HP has just announced the renewal of its ENVY laptop range. Specifically, the company has announced two new devices, both focused on content creators and for productivity tasks: the HP ENVY x360 15 and the HP ENVY 17. The former is a convertible, while the latter is a conventional laptop.
The HP ENVY x360 15 will be available for purchase starting in April from $1,199, depending on the configuration. The HP ENVY 17, meanwhile, will be available for purchase starting the same month from $1,399. Below we will review its main features and internal components.
HP ENVY x360 15 Specifications
| HP ENVY X360 15M-EU0013DX | HP ENVY X360 15M-EU0023DX | HP ENVY X360 15M-ES0013DX | HP ENVY X360 15M-ES0023DX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions and Weight | 35.89 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm 1.8 kilos | 35.89 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm 1.8 kilos | 35.89 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm 1.8 kilos | 35.89 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm 1.8 kilos |
| Screen | 15.6″ FullHD IPS Touch (1,920 x 1,080px) Gorilla Glass 250 nit 45% NSTC | 15.6″ FullHD IPS Touch (1,920 x 1,080px) Gorilla Glass 250 nit 45% NSTC | 15.6″ FullHD IPS Touch (1,920 x 1,080px) Gorilla Glass 250 nit 45% NSTC | 15.6″ FullHD IPS Touch (1,920 x 1,080px) Gorilla Glass 250 nit 45% NSTC |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Up to 4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Up to 4.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-1135G7 Up to 4.2 GHz | Intel Core i7-1165G7 Up to 4.2 GHz |
| Graphic Card | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Iris Xe |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 3200 2x4GB | 8GB DDR4 3200 2x4GB | 8GB DDR4 3200 2x4GB | 12 GB DDR4 3200 1×4 GB, 1×8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 32GB Intel Optane |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Battery | 51 Wh 65W AC | 51 Wh 65W AC | 51 Wh 65W AC | 51 Wh 65W AC |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 |
| Ports | 1 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type C 2 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type A 1 x micro / audio combo 1 x HDMI 2.0b SD reader | 1 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type C 2 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type A 1 x micro / audio combo 1 x HDMI 2.0b SD reader | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type A 1 x micro / audio combo 1 x HDMI 2.0b SD reader | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type A 1 x micro / audio combo 1 x HDMI 2.0b SD reader |
| Others | Fingerprint reader All-in-one keyboard Physical shutter for camera Band & Olufsen sound | Fingerprint reader All-in-one keyboard Physical shutter for camera Band & Olufsen sound | Fingerprint reader All-in-one keyboard Physical shutter for camera Band & Olufsen sound | Fingerprint reader All-in-one keyboard Physical shutter for camera Band & Olufsen sound |
| Price | From $1,199 | From $1,199 | From $1,199 | From $1,199 |
This is the HP ENVY x360 15
The HP ENVY x360 15 is a fairly slim convertible weighing only 1.8 kilos. It is made of recycled aluminum, has an all-in-one keyboard with a 19% larger touchpad, fingerprint reader, and physical shutter for the camera, so we can prevent the camera from seeing us at all times. Also striking is the front-to-screen ratio, which amounts to 88.7%.
As for the display, this is the only model of the two presented today that can be equipped with a 4K OLED display. It is optional, obviously, and although HP has not disclosed the price of all versions it is to be expected that adding it will mean a small increase in price. Something striking is that both this and the Envy 17 have a function that allows you to calibrate the screen.
As for the engine, there will be a choice of different configurations with AMD or Intel 11th generation processors, as well as different amounts of internal storage. The GPU will depend on whether the processor is AMD or Intel, as AMD models have AMD Radeon Graphics and Intel models have Iris Xe. For the battery, 51 Wh and a fast-charging system capable of bringing the battery to 50% of its capacity in 30 minutes.
Finally, it is worth noting that the HP ENVY x360 15 is equipped with a Thunderbolt 4 port, three USB A ports, combined audio and microphone input, and an HDMI port. For connectivity, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.
HP Envy 17 Specifications
| HP ENVY 17M-CH0013DX | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and Weight | 38.1 x 25.9 x 1.98 cm 2.5 kilos |
| Screen | 17.3-inch touch IPS FullHD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 px) Gorilla Glass 300 nits 100% sRGB |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Graphic Card | Iris Xe |
| RAM | 12 GB DDR4 3200 MHz 1×4, 1×8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 32GB Intel Optane |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| Battery | 55 Wh 65W AC |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5 |
| Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 3 x SuperSpeed ​​USB type A 1 x micro / audio combo 1 x HDMI 2.0b SD card reader |
| Others | Fingerprint reader All-in-one keyboard Physical shutter for camera Band & Olufsen sound |
| Price | From $1,399 |
This is what the HP ENVY 17 looks like
The HP ENVY 17, meanwhile, weighs 2.5 kilograms and has a front-to-screen ratio of 86.3%. Like the previous model, it is made from recycled aluminum and, also, post-consumer recycled plastics recovered from the sea have been used. It features the same extras as its smaller sibling, namely an all-in-one keyboard, fingerprint reader, larger touchpad, and physical shutter for the camera.
The HP ENVY 17 is only available in a single version with Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor (up to 4.7 GHz with Turbo Boost), Iris Xe graphics, and NVIDIA MX450 option, 12 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of internal SSD PCIe storage. The display can be up to 4K, but there is no mention of it being OLED. The FullHD display, however, is IPS.
In terms of battery, the device mounts a four-cell, 55 Wh battery that, according to HP; is capable of delivering up to 11.5 hours of continuous video playback. It also has the aforementioned fast-charging system.
Finally, connectivity is composed of a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB Type-A ports, a microphone and headphone combo input, an HDMI 2.0b, support for WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Pricing and Availability of the HP ENVY x360 15 and HP Envy 17
HP has not disclosed pricing for all versions of its computers. It has simply explained that the AMD-based HP ENVY x360 15 is expected to be available from April from $1,199 and that the HP Envy 17 will arrive from $1,399, also from April.
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