If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the HP Envy x360 15" can offer considerable value with a larger screen for productivity and media consumption, but keep in mind it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x. The Lenovo, being typically costlier, usually comes with a more compact and lighter design, making it ideal for travel and portability, and may also offer superior build quality and potentially better performance for demanding tasks. Consider what's more important for your daily use: screen size and savings versus portability and higher performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" offers a balance between performance and versatility with a CPU and RAM that handle everyday tasks smoothly, a high-quality screen for viewing content, and a battery life that supports longer use while its size compromises a bit on portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, provides easier portability due to its smaller form factor and also delivers on performance for general use, with a premium on its compact screen, keyboard, and enough battery life to get through a workday.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The HP Envy x360 15" with its integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate offers moderate performance for casual gaming and 3D applications, but might not handle demanding tasks smoothly. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while similar in gaming and 3D capabilities due to its comparable GPU and refresh rate, may have a slight edge with a potentially better CPU and screen quality for overall enhanced visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy x360 15" has a CPU, RAM, and GPU setup that provides adequate performance for engineering and design tasks, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a more powerful combination that can handle more demanding applications with ease, along with a superior screen quality for detailed visuals. While both laptops have good portability and build quality, the ThinkBook 13x's edge in key hardware components makes it a better fit for intensive engineering and design work, despite the fact that both have decent keyboards, speakers, and low operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x's superior resolution and brightness make it very suitable, with crisp visuals and comfortable visibility under various lighting conditions, while the HP Envy x360 offers adequate clarity and brightness for everyday tasks. In the realm of engineering and design, the ThinkBook excels with a broad color palette, covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring more precise color reproduction, crucial for professional design work, whereas the HP provides sufficient but not ideal color accuracy. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to specialized gaming laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
13.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
"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."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy x360 15" or the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
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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