The HP Envy x360 15" is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use, but if you require higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is a better choice due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. The Lenovo also has a higher resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks or creative work. However, the HP is cheaper and could be enough for day-to-day tasks, lightweight gaming or media consumption. The Lenovo is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which is important if mobility is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outperforms the HP Envy x360 15" in gaming and 3D due to the former's more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which is beneficial for smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" may be fair for engineering and design because it uses an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated Vega graphics, suitable for light tasks but not as powerful as discrete GPUs for intensive workloads, and has a standard Full HD screen. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in engineering and design due to its high-end Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU for demanding graphics tasks, and a high-resolution Mini LED display with superior color coverage, making it particularly adept for detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
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
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
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
6.2/10
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior screen resolution and brightness, vital for sharpness and clarity in general use, along with high-quality panel technology that ensures vivid and true-to-life colors essential for both general tasks and precision in engineering and design work. Its wider color coverage, which includes high percentages of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, makes it ideal for professional creative work, where color accuracy and range are crucial. However, both the HP Envy x360 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i have lower refresh rates, which may not be optimal for gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are key, even if the resolution and panel type are decent.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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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