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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a touchscreen, slimmer design, and is lighter, making it more portable and versatile for everyday use and light office work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, better for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. The Lenovo has marginally lower battery life than the HP, but it compensates with a higher refresh rate display, conducive to fast-paced gaming. Both laptops are similarly priced and have comparable build quality, but if gaming or intensive tasks are a priority, the Lenovo is the better choice, while the HP is more suitable for general use and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 with its Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega graphics may handle engineering software but may struggle with more demanding design tasks; it's lightweight and versatile as a 2-in-1 device, making it more portable but its visual and computing performance is more modest. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's Ryzen 7 CPU paired with the more capable Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU offers stronger performance for engineering software and graphic design, but it's heavier and bulkier, trading off some portability for the increased power.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Envy x360's screen has decent resolution and brightness, making it adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but its color range may not be broad enough for high-end engineering and design work. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 also offers good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, like the HP, it falls short in color reproduction for professional design work. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion rendering, with the Lenovo perhaps having a slight edge in screen quality, but still not ideal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the HP Envy x360 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
$549
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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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
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" is well-suited for general use due to its potent processor, ample RAM, high-quality screen, and a balance of portability with strong battery life, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 also fits general use with similar CPU performance and screen quality but leans toward gamers with its beefier graphics capability, which might reduce battery life and portability. Both laptops offer sufficient storage, comfortable keyboards, adequate speakers, and handle operating noise and heat effectively, but the HP is slightly more geared for all-day use given its emphasis on battery longevity and ease of carrying.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy x360 15" | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 60 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Gaming 3
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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