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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy x360 15" is priced lower and offers a good balance for general use with its touch-enabled screen, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from hands-on interaction. However, the LG Gram 16 is more expensive, features a larger, higher resolution screen, additional memory, and a longer battery life, making it a better fit for demanding tasks and content creation. The Gram is also significantly lighter, enhancing its portability, and offers a fanless operation for a quieter experience. If cost is a concern and you seek a touch screen, the HP may serve you well, but for advanced tasks and better screen quality, consider investing in the LG Gram. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" is favored for general use due to its versatile 2-in-1 design with touchscreen and solid AMD processor, while the LG Gram 16 excels with a larger, higher-resolution screen, a more powerful Intel CPU, and is extremely portable with its lightweight build and longer battery life. Both offer sufficient RAM and storage for everyday tasks, high screen quality, and run quietly with good heat management; however, the HP provides a more interactive user experience via its touchscreen, and the LG delivers better performance for more demanding applications and significantly easier carrying around.
Engineering and Design
6.5
7.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM, along with a moderately bright screen, making it fair for engineering and design tasks due to less powerful performance abilities compared to the LG Gram 16, which boasts a superior Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM at 16GB, and a higher resolution display, better serving the demands of such workloads.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 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 15", with its resolution and brightness, offers a viewing experience that's adequate for everyday tasks and productivity but falls short in displaying the wide color ranges required for precision in engineering and design, and lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth gaming and 3D graphics. Conversely, the LG Gram 16 delivers richer colors and sharper details suitable for professional creative work and comfortable daily use, yet it too doesn’t meet the refresh rate criteria necessary for the optimal gaming and 3D modeling experience. Both laptops, despite their merits in screen resolution and color accuracy, may disappoint avid gamers and 3D developers looking for the most fluid visual performance.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and the LG Gram 16" are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are lower than the faster rates favored by gamers for smoother visuals. While the HP uses AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics and the LG sports an Intel i7 with Iris Xe, neither reaches the high performance of laptops with dedicated gaming graphics cards, and their CPUs and screen quality, although decent, don't fully compensate for the gaming and 3D constraints their GPUs and refresh rates present.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The HP Envy x360 15" and LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy x360 15" | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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