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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a larger screen with touchscreen capability, which can be advantageous for productivity or creative work, but it's heavier and therefore less portable than the LG Ultra 13. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 is lightweight and has a higher build quality and heat management capability, with a better battery life for portability, but it lacks a touchscreen. The LG is more suited for general use due to its higher portability, whereas the HP with its slightly better performance and larger screen is better for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering that can benefit from a bigger display. Both have similar storage and price points, but the LG has double the RAM of the HP, which can lead to smoother multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the HP Envy x360 15" offers an adequate balance between resolution and brightness, but the LG Ultra 13's superior display delivers crisper visuals and more comfortable viewing in various light conditions. For engineering and design, the LG Ultra 13 may provide a wider color range, which is crucial for accuracy in detailed work, whereas the HP's color reproduction, while fair, doesn't quite meet the same professional standards. Gamers and 3D designers, however, may find both laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals and 3D rendering, although the HP and LG both manage to maintain adequate resolution and panel quality for less intensive graphics work.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a solid balance of performance with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, ample storage, and a touchscreen, making it versatile for various tasks, while its larger screen and decent portability ensure comfortable use at home or on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and the LG Ultra 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, which are adequate but not optimal for demanding tasks, and their screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, which can limit the smoothness in fast-paced games. While the HP Envy x360 15" has a larger screen, both share similar screen quality, and neither is equipped with dedicated gaming hardware which further constrains their performance in this area.
Engineering and Design
6.5
6.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM, which is decent for mid-level engineering tasks, but its screen quality isn't the best for design work, while its larger size reduces its portability. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 comes with a more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU and double the RAM, contributing to potentially smoother performance in demanding applications, and while it has a better quality screen, its smaller form factor suggests better portability at the expense of a smaller work area.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" and LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $500 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy x360 15" | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.43 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.07" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.99" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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