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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP Envy x360 15" is a 2-in-1 convertible that operates both as a laptop and a tablet, providing versatility for different use cases. This can be useful if you appreciate touch screen capabilities or often present content to others. It generally offers higher performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which makes it a better match for intensive tasks like editing videos or 3D modeling. On the other hand, the Lenovo is typically lighter and might be easier to carry around, benefiting users who prioritize portability. The display quality of the HP is generally better, offering a sharper and brighter view which can enhance the experience when watching videos or working on graphics. The Lenovo may have longer battery life, which is beneficial if you’re often on the move and can’t charge frequently. Lastly, the decision between the two may come down to the price; if budget is a top concern, the Lenovo may be more appealing due to its lower cost, but if performance and versatility are more critical, investing in the HP could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Key differences
General Use
7.2
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.5
5.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Envy x360 15" is fair for engineering and design use partly because it features a stronger AMD Ryzen processor with better integrated graphics, and a high-quality IPS display with a higher resolution, providing better color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a weaker Intel i3 processor with less capable graphics and a lower-quality TN display with lower resolution, which results in less accurate colors and narrower viewing angles, making it less suitable for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
6.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2
6.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.2
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Envy x360 offers a more suitable screen for general activities as it likely has a higher resolution and better brightness, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which may have a duller and grainier display. For engineering and design, the HP Envy x360's screen is more suitable due to a wider color gamut, allowing for more accurate color representation, whereas the IdeaPad 3's limited color range can lead to less precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the HP Envy x360's screen holds back performance due to a lower refresh rate, hindering smooth motion, while both laptops have resolutions and panel types that may not fully satisfy demanding gaming and 3D requirements.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Envy x360 15" includes a more capable graphics processing unit (GPU) and a higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, affecting its ability to handle graphically intensive tasks smoothly. Additionally, while both laptops have competent central processing units (CPU) and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate are decisive factors for gaming and 3D performance.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy x360 15" | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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