The HP Envy x360 15" is often less expensive and offers solid general use performance with good screen brightness and color coverage, suitable for everyday tasks, light gaming, and casual multimedia use. However, if you prioritize higher storage capacity, more memory, and a premium display with exceptional color accuracy and contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 might be a better fit, despite being more expensive. It boasts a lighter and slimmer form factor, making it more portable, with an OLED screen that enhances visual experiences, ideal for creative professionals or anyone who desires a high-quality display for multimedia consumption. Both laptops are touchscreen-enabled, run Windows 11, and should provide comparable battery life, but the Galaxy Book3 360's portability and display may justify the extra cost for users with specific needs or preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" is a solid choice for general use with its decent CPU and RAM, good battery life, and high-resolution IPS touchscreen, making it versatile for everyday tasks and as a 2-in-1 convertible it allows for laptop and tablet functionality.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with Vega 7 graphics, 8 GB of RAM, and an IPS screen, contributing to its fair performance in engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, double the RAM at 16 GB, and an OLED screen for better visuals, leading to its good performance in this area. Despite both being similar in size and touch capability, the Samsung's superior screen quality, along with a better CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a lighter build enhance its suitability for demanding applications used in engineering and design.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
7.2/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
6.2/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's superior resolution and brightness provide a crisp and vibrant display, which makes it very good, while the HP Envy x360's display, despite being adequate, is less impressive in these aspects. When it comes to engineering and design, the wider color gamut coverage such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 ensures accurate color reproduction, vital for detail-oriented work, an area where the HP lags. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite having resolutions and panel types that would otherwise be suitable for such applications.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated graphics, the HP with AMD Ryzen Vega 7 and the Samsung with Intel Iris Xe, which are decent for light gaming but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and both feature screens with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz which is acceptable for casual gaming but not high refresh gaming demanded by fast-paced titles.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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."
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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