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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro depends on your priorities. The HP Envy is generally more budget-friendly with more storage, while the Lenovo IdeaPad offers double the RAM, and a higher resolution display with a taller aspect ratio which might be better for productivity tasks. The Envy has a larger screen, but the IdeaPad is lighter, making it more portable. The IdeaPad's processor is suitable for tasks that require strong single-core performance, whereas the Ryzen in the HP Envy may offer better multi-core performance, useful for multitasking. For graphics, both utilize integrated GPUs which are fine for general use and light gaming, but not for intensive gaming or demanding graphics work. The IdeaPad has Thunderbolt 4 ports, offering faster data transfer and connectivity options compared to the HP Envy's USB-C ports. If battery life is crucial, the HP Envy has a slightly longer battery life in typical usage scenarios. Both laptops have touchscreens and are released relatively close in time, with the HP being the newer model. 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 Slim 7i Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" is considered fair for engineering and design because it has sufficient CPU and GPU capabilities, a high-quality screen, and good RAM, but its heavier weight impacts portability, and it may have a less responsive keyboard. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is rated good for such tasks due to a stronger CPU and GPU, better RAM management, and an exceptional screen, while also offering a lightweight design, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operating noise, although it may be at a higher price point.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and productivity applications but may lack the wider color gamuts needed for precision in engineering and design work, while its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its very good screen resolution and brightness, excels in providing sharp and vivid displays for general use and detailed work in engineering and design because of its better color reproduction capabilities. However, despite its superior visual fidelity for professional tasks, the IdeaPad's refresh rate isn't tailored for gaming, making it less ideal for fast-paced 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balanced performance with a capable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM, making it suitable for general use, and its 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen adds versatility, but with less storage. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, on the other hand, provides higher performance with its Intel i5 processor and double the RAM at 16GB, as well as a superior screen with a higher resolution and color coverage, more storage, but is slightly less portable due to a higher weight. Both have good keyboards and speakers but the HP boasts a longer battery life and better heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both "fair" gaming and 3D laptops due to their integrated graphics solutions—the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 and the Intel i5-11300H Iris Xe respectively—which, while capable, are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy x360 15" | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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