The HP Envy x360 15" with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor is more budget-friendly and offers a full HD touchscreen suitable for general use and casual tasks; however, it has a lower storage capacity and less RAM compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16. The Lenovo boasts a higher resolution display, more storage, and RAM, making it superior for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning. Both have similar portability, but the Slim 7 has a slightly larger screen and a better battery life, albeit at a higher price point. If you prioritize affordability and general use, go for the HP Envy. If performance in more demanding applications is crucial and you're willing to pay extra, the Lenovo Slim 7 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" is limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to a less powerful integrated Vega 7 graphics card and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16" has a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, offering better performance and smoother visuals respectively.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has lesser RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16", which sports twice the RAM and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing screen quality for detailed work, whereas the HP's lower specs may suffice for less intensive tasks but with the advantages of a slightly lighter build for better portability.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy x360's screen, with its modest resolution and brightness, is adequate for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work, but its limitations become apparent for engineering and design work that demand higher color accuracy and for gaming where its refresh rate falls short. The Lenovo Slim 7, with its superior resolution and brightness, provides sharper and more vibrant visuals for both general use and professional tasks involving design, but like the HP, it's not tailored for gaming since it lacks a high refresh rate. Both laptops, while offering commendable visuals for their respective strengths, won't satisfy gamers looking for smooth and fluid motion in fast-paced games.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers balanced general use with its convertible design and good battery life, providing moderate performance through its CPU and RAM, which is sufficient for everyday tasks. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with a higher-resolution display, more RAM, and a stronger CPU, is better suited for more demanding work and longer usage with its larger battery, but it is slightly heavier and less portable. Both laptops feature good screen quality and keyboard, while portability and battery life are prioritized in the HP, and performance and screen real estate in the Lenovo.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Envy x360 15" and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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