HP has just announced the launch of their refreshed Envy series laptops that are set to make waves in the market. These new laptops are powered by the latest Intel Raptor Lake mobile processors and include updates to both the Envy x360 convertibles and the Envy 17 laptop.
HP Envy series laptops specs & features
The Envy x360 comes in two sizes, a 14-inch, and a 15.6-inch model. The 15.6-inch model, in particular, is noteworthy as it is the first laptop in the world to feature an IMAX Enhanced certification. This means that it adheres to strict performance standards, ensuring optimal viewing experiences across different modes, with improved color, brightness, contrast, and DTS sonic fidelity.
What sets the IMAX Enhanced laptop apart is its exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio of 1:90:1, offering up to 26% more picture for select sequences. This means that more of the action is visible on screen, just as the filmmakers intended. Only Disney+ currently offers a selection of 44 movies and TV shows that take advantage of the IMAX Enhanced standard.
To adhere to the picture fidelity standards imposed by the IMAX Enhanced certification, the 15.6-inch Envy x360 features an OLED panel option with FHD resolution, 500 nit brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, it also has an FHD IPS option with 100% sRGB color gamut and an FHD IPS with 45% NTSC. The 14-inch model only offers an FHD IPS panel with 45% NTSC color, while the 17-inch model offers an FHD IPS option with 100% sRGB, plus a 4K IPS option with 100% DCI-P3 color.
All models come with multitouch screens and 5 MP webcams. The 14-inch and 15.6-inch models can be equipped with Intel’s i5-1335U or i7-1355U processors, while the 17-inch model adds i5-13500H and i7-13700H options, leaving the i7-1355U as its base option. Maximum RAM capacity for the x360 models is 16 GB DDR4-3200, but HP does not specify this for the 17-inch model. All models support up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage.
The Envy x360 models are also equipped with Thunderbolt 4 connectors, whereas the 14-inch model does not have any. The laptops include SD card readers and have wireless connectivity via a Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3 card on all models.
Sound is provided by Bang & Olufsen, with only the 15-inch model featuring DTS:X Ultra. Battery capacity for the 14-inch model is 43 Wh, while the 15-inch and 17-inch models get 55 Wh batteries. The 14-inch model is the lightest at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg), while the 15-inch and 17-inch models weigh up to 4.13 lbs (1.8 kg) and 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg), respectively.
Price & availability
The 14-inch model starts at US$850 and is available for order from the official HP store. The Envy x360 15.6-inch model is set to launch this month with a starting price of US$950, while the Envy 17 will launch in May for at least US$1,150.
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