If battery life and general use are crucial for you, the HP Envy x360 15" would serve well and comes at a budget price, but with modest screen resolution and performance. For more intense tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s may be a better fit due to its higher performance and screen quality, although it's pricier. The ThinkBook's smaller size and lighter weight make it more portable than the Envy, however, the Envy compensates with longer battery life which is useful if you're often away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a solid balance for general use with its competent CPU and enough RAM to handle everyday tasks, alongside a touchscreen for versatility and a sizeable screen which, while reducing portability, offers a good visual experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s excels with a more powerful processor, double the RAM for multitasking, and a higher-resolution screen in a smaller, lighter chassis that boosts portability, although with a reduced battery life compared to the Envy. Both have high screen quality and manage heat and noise well, with ample storage and quality input devices, making them well-suited for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.5/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're primarily using your laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s with its higher resolution and brighter display offers a more pleasant viewing experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Lenovo again stands out due to its wider color gamut coverage, providing better color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth motion, neither laptop is ideal as they lack the high refresh rates preferred for those activities, but the HP Envy x360 15" offers slightly less screen quality for these uses.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
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The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" uses an AMD Ryzen processor with Vega 7 graphics, which offers moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, suitable for less graphically demanding games on its 15.6-inch screen with a standard refresh rate. Contrastingly, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s uses an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, delivering similar gaming and 3D performance on a smaller 13.3-inch screen, also with a standard refresh rate, but with potentially better processing speeds.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.7/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
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How the HP Envy x360 15" and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
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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