When choosing between the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, consider that the HP Envy is less expensive and offers a solid performance for general use with a longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go tasks. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, while more expensive, provides a higher-quality build, a more powerful processor, and better graphics capabilities, well-suited for intensive 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks. The ThinkPad also boasts superior display quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, beneficial for creative professionals, but its battery life is shorter compared to the HP Envy. If portability and budget are your main concerns, the HP Envy might be suitable; if performance and screen quality are paramount, consider investing in the ThinkPad Z16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the HP Envy x360 15" is good.
The HP Envy x360 15" is versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible suitable for general use with moderate performance, but its screen and build are less premium compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 which offers a higher-resolution OLED display and more powerful hardware suited for demanding tasks, backed by a robust build and excellent keyboard, albeit with a slightly heavier weight and reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers better gaming and 3D performance compared to the HP Envy x360 15" largely due to its more powerful AMD RX 6500M graphics chip, which is superior to the integrated graphics in the HP's AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z16's OLED screen has higher resolution and quality, displaying more vivid colors and details, which enhances the overall visual experience.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with significantly more RAM and superior OLED screen, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and enhancing design visuals, compared to the fair performance of the HP Envy x360 15" which has a less powerful CPU and GPU, and less RAM and storage, making it less suited for intensive engineering uses.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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 15" offers a satisfactory visual experience for everyday tasks and work in engineering because it provides adequate resolution and brightness, but its color range may not fully satisfy professionals who need precise color accuracy for design work. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 steps up with a sharper and brighter display that supports a wider color palette, meeting the high standards needed for detailed engineering and design projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops fall short as their screens do not have the high refresh rates required for an optimal, fluid visual experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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 ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
"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’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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