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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major factor and you're looking for good value for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is a suitable choice. The HP Envy x360, being more expensive, offers better performance suitable for more demanding tasks like photo editing or light gaming and comes with a 360-degree hinge enabling it to be used as a tablet. The Envy tends to have a superior build quality and display, which can enhance the user experience. However, if portability is crucial, the IdeaPad may be lighter and have longer battery life, making it easier to carry around for day-to-day use. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for, whether that's for work, studying, entertainment, or creative pursuits, and how much value you place on higher performance and build quality versus cost and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Envy x360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 have screens that provide adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and document editing. In engineering and design, their screens may not cover the wider color gamuts required for precision work, which could affect professionals who need accurate color representation for their projects. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lack of high refresh rates on these laptops means they won't deliver as smooth of an experience, and the moderate importance of resolution and panel type might not meet the expectations of enthusiasts looking for immersive and responsive visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Cost
$430
$690
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a touch screen, making it appropriate for various types of general use, where a tablet mode and touch input are beneficial, and has a respectable balance between portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have decent dedicated graphics processing units (GPUs) that can handle lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but their screen refresh rates are not the highest, which could limit smoothness in high-paced action. While both laptops have capable central processing units (CPUs) and satisfactory screen quality, they won't deliver the same high-end performance or visual experience as gaming-specific models.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Envy x360 15" with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics, offers moderate performance suitable for some engineering tasks and benefits from a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, albeit with entry-level GPU capabilities, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics but lacks the 2-in-1 functionality and has slightly less battery life despite a larger battery capacity. Both have sufficient RAM for fair engineering use and IPS screens with good resolution and brightness, but neither are top performers in GPU-intensive applications such as advanced 3D tasks; their portability and keyboard quality are good, and noise levels are very manageable, which may influence your day-to-day experience.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy x360 15" | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $690 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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