What you need to know
- HP just refreshed its Envy laptop lineup, including new models of its Envy x360 (14inch), Envy x360 (15.6-inch), and Envy 17.
- The Envy x360 (15.6-inch) is the flagship of the family, and it is the first IMAX Enhanced PC.
- To earn an IMAX Enhanced certification, systems have to meet a set of standards, such as supporting a taller aspect ratio and meeting thresholds for color, brightness, and sonic fidelity.
- The Envy x360 14-inch is available now starting at $850.
- The Envy x360 15.6-inch (from $850) and Envy 17 (from $1,150) launch in April and May, respectively.
HP just revamped its Envy lineup of laptops for 2023. The PCs are now powered by 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs. The Envy x360 14-inch, Envy x360 15.6-inch, and Envy 17 have all been refreshed.
The Envy x360 15.6-inch is an IMAX Enhanced PC, which promises an immersive viewing experience for supported content.
| Category | Envy x360 (14") | Envy x360 (15.6") | Envy 17.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355UIntel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-1355UIntel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-13700HIntel Core i5-13500HIntel Core i7-1355U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Intel Iris Xe | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM | 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM | Intel Iris Xe |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe | Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe | Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe |
| Display | 35.6 cm (14") diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edge glass,micro-edge, 250 nits, 45% NTSC | 15.6" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), OLED, multitouch-enabled, Low Blue Light, SDR 400 nits, HDR 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, IMAX Enhanced Certified15.6" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edgeglass, micro-edge, 400 nits, 100% sRGB15.6" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edgeglass, micro-edge, 250 nits, 45% NTSC | 17.3", 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS ,Low Blue Light, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P317.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), multitouch-enabled, IPS, 300 nits, 100% sRGB17.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, 300nits, 100% sRGB |
| Camera | HP True Vision 5MP camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual arraydigital microphones | IR Camera for Windows Hello | IR Camera for Windows Hello |
| Audio | Audio by Bang & OlufsenDual speakersHP Audio Boost | Audio by Bang & OlufsenDual speakersHP Audio BoostDTS:X Ultra | Audio by Bang & OlufsenDual speakersHP Audio Boost |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleepand Charge)2x USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rateHDMI 2.1microSD media card readerheadphone/microphone comboHP Tilt Pen | 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-CUSB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge)2x USB Type-AHDMI 2.1headphone/microphone comboHP Tilt Pe | 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-CDisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge)2x USB Type-AHDMI 2.1USB Type-Aheadphone/microphone combo |
| Battery | 43WhFast charge | 55WhFast charge | 55WhFast charge |
| Dimensions | 32.21 (W) x 21.08 (D) x 1.91 (H) cm (12.68 (W) x 8.30 (D) x 0.75 (H) in) | 35.74 (W) x 22.83 (D) x 1.83 (H) cm (14.07 (W) x 8.99 (D) x 0.72 (H) in) | Row 11 - Cell 3 |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) | Up to 1.8 kg (4.13 lbs) | Up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) |
If you haven't heard of an IMAX Enhanced PC, don't worry. The HP Envy x360 (15.6") is the first PC to ever hold the certification. Somewhat similar to how Intel Evo works, IMAX Enhanced PCs have to meet a set of standards. Most notably, any IMAX Enhanced PC needs to be able to show content created for IMAX in a tall aspect ratio. Only a small group of titles support the format at launch, all of which are on Disney Plus. The IMAX Enhanced website breaks down the standard in more detail and lists all the titles that support it.
"IMAX Enhanced certified devices meet strict performance standards across viewing mode, resolution, color, brightness, contrast, and sonic fidelity," reads the site.
"Defined by a certification committee of IMAX, DTS and Hollywood’s leading technical specialists, IMAX Enhanced certified devices deliver IMAX signature picture and DTS immersive sound in the home."
HP improved the screen-to-body ratios of both Envy x360 laptops and upgraded their webcams as well. Those cameras include manual privacy shutters and automatic lock and wake features for security.
The Envy x360 14-inch is already available with a starting price of $850. The Envy x360 15.6-inch launches in April with a starting price of $950. Those looking for the Envy 17 will have to wait until May and pay at least $1,150.
