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== | {{Infobox computing device | ||
| name = HP Envy 17 (2023) | |||
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| manufacturer = [[HP]] | |||
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| release date = {{Start date and age|2023|01|df=yes|br=y}} | |||
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| price = [[United States dollar|USD]] 1000 to 1500 | |||
| discontinued = No | |||
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| os = [[Windows 11 Home]] | |||
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| cpu = [[Intel Core i5-13500HX]] <br/>[[Intel Core i7-13700H]] | |||
| memory = 16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB) or 16 GB DDR5-4800 (1 x 16 GB) (supports up to 32 GB) | |||
| memory slots = 2 user accessible | |||
| storage = 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | |||
| storage slots = 2 user accessible | |||
| memory card = SD, SDHC, and SDXC | |||
| camera = 720p HD webcam with privacy shutter and integrated microphone | |||
| display = '''[[Screen Size|Screen size]]''': 15.6 inch or 17.3 inch <br/>'''[[Panel Type|Panel type]]''': [[IPS]] <br/>'''[[Coating]]''': Matte (anti-glare)<br>'''[[Resolution]]''': 1920 x 1080 <br/>'''[[Pixel density|PPI]]''': 141 (15.6 inch) or 127 (17.3 inch) <br/>'''[[Aspect Ratio|Aspect ratio]]''': 16:9 <br/>'''[[Refresh Rate|Refresh rate]]''': 144 Hz <br/>'''[[Brightness|Brightness]]''': 300 Nits <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|sRGB]]''': 100 % | |||
| graphics = [[Intel Iris Xe Graphics]]<br/>[[Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop]] 8 GB [[Video Memory|GDDR6]] | |||
| sound = Dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification | |||
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| controllers = | |||
| touchpad = Precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support | |||
| connectivity = [[WiFi 6E]] (802.11ax)<br>[[Bluetooth]] 5.2<br>2 x [[USB]] 3.2 Gen 1 ([[Type-A]])<br>1 x [[USB]] 3.2 Gen 2 ([[Type-C]], [[DisplayPort|DP]] 1.4, [[USB Power Delivery|PD]])<br>1 x [[USB]] 2.0 ([[Type-A]])<br>1 x [[HDMI]] 2.1<br>1 x [[3.5mm headphone/microphone jack]]<br>1 x [[SD card reader]] | |||
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| battery = 4 cell Li-Polymer | |||
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| weight of power brick = 180W power adapter | |||
| number pad = Full size | |||
| chassis = '''Color''': Brushed aluminum finish<br>'''Materials''': Aluminum lid; Polycarbonate palm rest, sides and bottom cover<br>'''Cooling''': Dual fan cooling system with heat pipes | |||
| keyboard lighting color = RGB backlit, customizable lighting effects | |||
| fingerprint reader = Yes, integrated into the power button | |||
| facial recognition = No | |||
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| website = [https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08379415 HP] | |||
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The '''HP Envy 17 (2023)''' is a high-performance laptop designed for both productivity and entertainment. It features a range of configurations with Intel 13th gen processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location.<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08379415 |title=HP Envy 17 (2023) Specifications |publisher=HP}}</ref> | |||
== | == Primary Hardware == | ||
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=== [[Central Processing Unit (CPU)|Processor]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 (2023) can come with the following processors<ref name="specs" />: | |||
*[[Intel Core i5-13500HX]] with 14 cores (6 [[Performance Cores|P-cores]] + 8 [[Efficiency cores|E-cores]]) and 20 threads, 24 [[Bytes|MB]] cache and a max frequency of 4.7 [[Clock Speed|Ghz]]. | |||
*[[Intel Core i7-13700H]] with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 5.0 Ghz. | |||
HP supplies the processors with sufficient power and cooling for CPU-intensive tasks resulting in average to above-average performance compared to other laptops with the same processors. In CPU-only tasks, SKUs with the i5-13500HX and i7-13700H perform as expected.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hp-envy-17-2023-review |title=HP Envy 17 (2023) Review |publisher=Tom's Hardware}}</ref><ref name="notebookcheck1">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Envy-17-2023-laptop-review-Great-performance-but-a-little-heavy.817404.0.html |title=HP Envy 17 (2023) laptop review: Great performance but a little heavy |publisher=Notebookcheck}}</ref> SKUs with i7-13700H perform impressively well - scoring on average 9-10% higher than the average i7-13700H and only 5% behind the average i9-13900H.<ref name="notebookcheck2">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Envy-17-laptop-review-Super-powerful-i7-13700H-and-RTX-4060-performance.856842.0.html |title=HP Envy 17 laptop review: Super powerful i7-13700H and RTX 4060 performance |publisher=Notebookcheck}}</ref> Performance sustainability is good but not perfect, with all processors losing about 5% performance in long stress tests.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
HP also supplies the processor with sufficient power in mixed CPU and GPU tasks like gaming leading to noticeably better performance than competitors with the same configurations. In particular, the SKU with i7-13700H and RTX 4060 performs better than most other laptops with this configuration and is only 10% behind the Envy 17 with i9-13900H and RTX 4070.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
All SKUs lose a significant amount of CPU performance when running on the battery.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks''': | |||
*Cinebench R23: | |||
** i5-13500HX: ~1800 pts (single-core), ~22000 pts (multi-core)<ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM5v0HPqOsM |title=Still Great!! - - 2023 HP Envy 17 |publisher=TechGuyBeau}}</ref> | |||
** i7-13700H: ~2000 pts (single-core), ~27000 pts (multi-core)<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
=== [[Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)|Graphics]] === | |||
In addition to the integrated [[Intel Iris Xe Graphics]], the HP Envy 17 (2023) ships with the following discrete GPU<ref name="specs" />: | |||
*[[Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060 Laptop]] GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, supporting real-time ray tracing and AI-enhanced graphics. | |||
HP supplies the GPU configuration with sufficient power even though RTX 4060 gets diminishing returns beyond 100W.<ref name="rtxseries100w">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Nvidia-s-TDP-values-for-the-RTX-4060-Laptop-do-not-matter-for-gaming.698161.0.html |title=Nvidia's TDP values for the RTX 4060 Laptop do not matter for gaming |publisher=Notebookcheck}}</ref> Nevertheless, in GPU-only benchmarks, SKUs with RTX 4060 perform slightly above average.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
In gaming, the RTX 4060 SKUs with the i7-13700H perform significantly better than the competition with the same GPU and are just 10% behind the RTX 4070 Envy 17 with the better i9-13900H CPU.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> The RTX 4060 and i7-13700H SKU also perform above average and outperform laptops with the same 100W RTX 4060 configured with a lower power processor.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
All SKUs lose a significant amount of graphics performance when running on the battery.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks'''<ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck1" />: | |||
*3D Mark TimeSpy 2560 x 1440: | |||
** RTX 4060: ~10500 pts | |||
*3D Mark Fire Strike 1920 x 1080: | |||
** RTX 4060: ~26000 pts | |||
*The Witcher 3 1920 x 1080 Ultra HBAO+: | |||
** i7-13700H and RTX 4060: ~105 fps | |||
=== [[Random Access Memory (RAM)|Memory]] === | |||
The [[Intel HM770]] chipset used in the HP Envy 17 supports a maximum of 2 SO-DIMM sticks and the 13th Generation Intel HX processors support up to 192 GB DDR5-4800Mhz memory.<ref name="hm770">{{cite web |url=https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232478/intel-hm770-chipset/specifications.html |title=Intel HM770 Chipset |publisher=Intel}}</ref><ref name="13700h">{{cite web |url=https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235995/intel-core-i7-processor-13700h-36m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.html |title=Intel Core i7-13700H |publisher=Intel}}</ref><ref name="13500hx">{{cite web |url=https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/235999/intel-core-i5-processor-13500hx-24m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz.html |title=Intel Core i5-13500HX |publisher=Intel}}</ref> The maximum available capacity currently DDR5 SO-DIMM is 48 GB 4800 Mhz, therefore the Envy 17 can support maximum 96 GB DDR5 4800 Mhz memory.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/48gb-sodimm-actualy-exists-where-to-buy |title=48GB SO-DIMMs Now Available |publisher=TomsHardware }}</ref> | |||
Pre-configured SKUs come with either 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4-3200 or 16 GB (1 x 16) DDR5-4800 Memory. These sticks perform identically even when paired with different CPUs.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks'''<ref name="notebookcheck2" />: | |||
* AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~75000 MB/s | |||
=== [[Storage]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 can ship with 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe NVMe [[Solid State Drive|SSD]] depending on the seller. The OEM SSD only uses 1 slot in all configurations leaving the other slot open for upgrades. | |||
Reviews of the i7 13700H + RTX 4060 SKUs note that both came with the [[Samsung]] PM9A1 1 TB SSD which is an OEM version of the popular 980 Pro. This is a downgrade from the SK Hynix PC801 used in the [[HP Envy 17 (2022)|2022 model]] since the transfer rates drop to 50 % after some time in stress tests due to thermal throttling.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks''':<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
* CrystalDiskMark 8: | |||
** SEQ1M Q8T1 (Sequential 1MB blocks): ~6500 MB/s (read), ~4800 MB/s (write) | |||
** RND4K Q1T1 (Random 4 KB blocks): ~85 MB/s (read), ~240 MB/s (write) | |||
=== Co-processors === | |||
The HP Envy 17 does not have a dedicated NPU to accelerate AI applications.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
== Input Devices == | |||
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=== [[Keyboard]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with a standard keyboard layout with full size number pad and full size arrow keys. The keyboard offers 1.5 mm travel and 0.2 mm pitch. The RGB backlight has customizable lighting effects. The refresh rate of the display can be changed using the Fn + R keys. The Fn + Q keys can be used to switch between the three performance modes - Quiet, Balanced and Performance.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
The typing experience is identical to the [[HP Envy 17 (2022)|previous model]] with the only difference being the inclusion of the Co-Pilot key instead of the right Ctrl key. The deeper travel and stronger feedback result in a better typing experience than competitors like [[Razer Blade]] or [[Asus ROG Zephyrus]].<ref name="predecessor">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Envy-17-2022-laptop-review-A-hefty-US-1600-for-the-GeForce-RTX-4060.712713.0.html |title=HP Envy 17 2022 Review |publisher=NotebookCheck}}</ref> | |||
=== [[Touchpad]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with a precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support and a smooth glass surface for enhanced navigation.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
The touchpad is smaller than the ones in competitors like [[Razer Blade]] but is spacious enough for simple tasks. The clicking is shallow and lacks enough feedback.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
=== [[Webcam]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with a 720p HD webcam with a privacy shutter and integrated microphone.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
The webcam has poor color accuracy with a minimum [[Color Accuracy|DeltaE]] of 2.31 and a maximum DeltaE of 17.75.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> The webcam looks soft but is much sharper than 720p webcams that used to be common a few years back. The clarity is adequate for casual calls. There is a physical kill switch on the right side that disconnects the webcam from the laptop.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== [[Microphone]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with a dual-array microphone with noise-cancellation technology for clear audio during calls and recordings.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
== Output Devices == | |||
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=== [[Display]] === | |||
HP ships the Envy 17 with the following display options<ref name="specs" />: | |||
* 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color gamut, and anti-glare coating for better visibility in bright environments. | |||
* 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color gamut, and anti-glare coating for better visibility in bright environments. | |||
The 15.6" FHD display reaches the rated 300 nits, has good screen uniformity and has above average contrast for an IPS panel at around 1200:1 however the black levels are somewhat high at maximum brightness. It also covers almost 100% of sRGB as rated and covers around 88 % of AdobeRGB. The screen is not well calibrated out of the box and NotebookCheck records an average ColorChecker DeltaE of 4.3 on their unit. They also measure an average gray to gray response time of 4.8 ms.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
The 17.3" FHD display is the lowest-end panel offered by HP on this unit. NotebookCheck records average contrast of 1000:1 which is below the rated 1200:1 and a gray to gray response time of 12 ms on their unit however the measured brightness is 8% higher than rated at around 320 nits with good screen uniformity. This panel is also calibrated better than the higher end panel with ColorChecker DeltaE of 0.97 on the tested unit.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
None of the tested panels exhibit any PWM flickering at any brightness level.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
=== [[Audio]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, providing immersive sound quality and enhanced bass response.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
The speakers have a low maximum volume around 75 to 80 dB for a 17 inch laptop. They produce balanced to high mids and balanced highs but lack any noticeable bass.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
== Connectivity == | |||
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=== [[WiFi]] === | |||
HP equips the Envy 17 with a [[WiFi 6E]] (802.11ax) WLAN module.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
The Envy 17 performs noticeably worse than other laptops with the same module however it is still able to reach decent transfer speeds for regular use.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks'''<ref name="notebookcheck1" />''':''' | |||
* iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~620 Mb/s | |||
* iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1020 Mb/s | |||
* iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~810 Mb/s | |||
* iper* iperf3 receive AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~1180 Mb/s | |||
=== [[Bluetooth]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
=== [[SD Card Reader]] === | |||
The HP Envy 17 supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC formats.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
=== [[USB]] === | |||
HP equips the Envy 17 with the following [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] ports<ref name="specs" />: | |||
* 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports | |||
* 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort support | |||
* 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port | |||
=== Display Outputs === | |||
The HP Envy 17 comes with 1 display output:<ref name="specs" /> | |||
* 1 x HDMI 2.1 port for connecting external displays, supporting up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. | |||
== Case == | |||
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The HP Envy 17 (2023) features a sleek and durable chassis with a brushed aluminum finish, designed for portability and aesthetics.<ref name="specs" /> The display lid is made out of anodized matte aluminum alloy while the keyboard deck and bottom cover are made out of PC-ABS plastic.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> The lid opens to the full 180 degrees however the hinge rigidity weakens past ~160 degrees.<ref name="predecessor" /> Surfaces are slightly roughened to reduce fingerprint buildup however it still attracts dust and fingerprints.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="predecessor" /> The rear is elongated beyond the display lid and is thicker as well to accommodate a larger internal cooling solution. This contributes to the heavy weight.<ref name="predecessor" /> There are two HP logos - one on the lid on the bottom left and another on the palm rest on the right.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
The chassis has a more professional look compared to the [[HP Envy 17 (2022)]] with a uniform color instead of a two-tone silver and gray color scheme. There are fewer accents and angles as well.<ref name="predecessor" /> | |||
Chassis rigidity is excellent with no audible creaking or weak points. The base and lid exhibit some twisting but not enough to be concerning.<ref name="predecessor" /> | |||
== Maintenance == | |||
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The bottom panel is held on by 10 Philips-head screws. Four screws on the leading edge are shorter than the rest. There are clips securing the panel that must be popped up after removing the screws.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
'''Upgradeable components:'''<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* 80 WHr battery. | |||
* Two M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSDs each covered by an aluminum heatsink (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory). | |||
* Two DDR5-4800 SODIMMs covered by a single plastic shield (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory). | |||
* M.2 2230 wireless card. | |||
== Cooling System == | |||
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The HP Envy 17 is equipped with a dual fan cooling system with heat pipes for efficient thermal management, ensuring optimal performance during heavy workloads.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
=== Heat === | |||
Surface temperatures vary depending on the configuration. | |||
The i7-13700H + RTX 4060 SKU gets quite warm while idling, up to 38 °C on the bottom of the device. The left side with the WASD keys heats up more than the right side. Under heavy load, there is a hot spot of 55 °C on the bottom.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
The i5-13500HX SKU is slightly cooler while idling across all areas reaching up to 35 °C on the bottom. The palm rest and the WASD keys remain comfortable during intensive tasks.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks:''' | |||
* i7-13700H + 4060:<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
** Maximum upper side: ~42 °C | |||
** Maximum bottom: ~52 °C | |||
** Idle upper side: ~29 °C | |||
** Idle bottom: ~33 °C | |||
* i5-13500HX:<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
** Maximum upper side: ~43 °C | |||
** Maximum bottom: ~54 °C | |||
** Idle upper side: ~32 °C | |||
** Idle bottom: ~35 °C | |||
=== Noise === | |||
There is no electronic noise or coil whine. The laptop is effectively silent during undemanding loads like light browsing or video playback, hovering below 30 dB(A). During intensive tasks, the fans quickly ramp up even when set to balanced mode. Fan noise while gaming in balanced mode is identical to performance mode despite temperatures being noticeably lower in balanced mode. During intensive tasks, the laptop emits noise above 50 db(A) and is louder than most other gaming laptops.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> Most variants emit the same amount of noise with more powerful configurations being slightly louder.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks:''' | |||
* i5-13500HX:<ref name=":1" /> | |||
** Load: > 50 db(A) | |||
* i7-13700H + RTX 4060:<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
** Idle: ~23 db(A) (min), ~23 db(A) (avg), ~25 db(A) (max) | |||
** Load: ~45 db(A) (avg), ~53 db(A) (max) | |||
== Energy Management == | |||
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=== Power Consumption === | |||
The HP Envy 17 ships with a 180W power adapter with fast charging capabilities, allowing for quick recharges.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
HP remains very liberal with the power supplied to the CPU during combined CPU and GPU loads. Both the i7-13700H + RTX 4060 and i5-13500HX SKUs consume around 200 W during load with temporary spikes to around 250 W. <ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
The i7-13700H + RTX 4060 Envy draws around 45 W when idling for the most part, reducing to 15-20 W after waiting a very long time and any minor input brings the consumption back up to 45 W.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
=== Battery Life === | |||
All HP Envy 17 SKUs come with a 80 WHr Li-Polymer battery that HP claims can last up to 8 hours under normal usage conditions, with power-saving modes available.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
The battery life during light tasks is slightly below average for this class of laptop. Many competitors now include 90+ Whr batteries.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> Reviews verify the charging claims to be accurate.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
'''Benchmarks:''' | |||
* i7-13700H + RTX 4060:<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
** WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 300 minutes | |||
** Load: 100 minutes | |||
* i5-13500HX:<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
** WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 280 minutes | |||
** Load (max brightness): 60 minutes | |||
== Biometrics == | |||
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The HP Envy 17 supports [[Windows Hello]] face recognition and has a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button for secure login and enhanced security.<ref name="specs" /> | |||
== [[Software]] == | |||
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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from HP. | |||
=== Preinstalled Software === | |||
==== HP Command Center ==== | |||
The HP Command Center program acts as the primary control center in the Envy 17. In addition to the performance profiles, the program also handles keyboard lighting macro keys, hardware troubleshooting, always on USB settings, toggling flip to start (opening the lid starts the laptop), battery conservation mode (limit charge to 80 %), MUX switch, system updates and other things.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
There are three preset performance profiles - quiet, balanced and performance. HP supports adding an AI engine in balanced mode that automatically adjusts system parameters based on the context. There is also a customized mode where the user can manually set various parameters.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /> | |||
Most reviewers use performance mode for performance benchmarks and quiet mode for the battery tests unless otherwise stated.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
==== HP QuickDrop ==== | |||
The HP QuickDrop app allows for easy file sharing between the laptop and other devices, such as smartphones and tablets.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==== Other Preinstalled Software ==== | |||
The Envy 17 also comes with other less useful software like HP Support Assistant, which provides system diagnostics and support, and HP Audio Switch, which manages audio devices.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
There is also unwanted software like a 30-day McAfee security trial.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== [[Linux|Linux Support]] === | |||
== Accessories & Warranty == | |||
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The HP Envy 17 comes with a 180W power adapter and paperwork.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /> | |||
== Reviews Summary == | |||
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=== Overall Sentiment === | |||
The HP Envy 17 is considered one of the best laptops at its price with high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. Often found under $1500, the Envy 17 is suitable for people looking for a high-performance laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop also comes with a decent screen for gaming and is highly upgradeable. The primary downsides are the poor battery life, large size, and weight which make it unsuitable for portable use away from an outlet for a long time.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
=== Problems Summary<ref name=":0" /><ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name=":1" /> === | |||
* Has a Microsoft Copilot key instead of a right Control key. | |||
* No SD card reader. | |||
* Below average speakers given the form factor. | |||
* Slow WiFi compared to other laptops with the same module. | |||
* OEM SSD loses 50 % performance during sustained disk loads. | |||
* Plastic touchpad does not provide the best tracking experience. | |||
* High idle power consumption | |||
* Higher than average surface temperatures while idling and during intensive tasks. | |||
* Below average battery life. | |||
* Heavy | |||
* Large size | |||
=== Links === | |||
i5-13500HX, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: [https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hp-envy-17-2023-review TomsHardware], | |||
i5-13500HX, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM5v0HPqOsM TechGuyBeau] | |||
i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Envy-17-laptop-review-Super-powerful-i7-13700H-and-RTX-4060-performance.856842.0.html NoteBookCheck], | |||
== Community Reception == | |||
=== Overall Sentiment === | |||
=== Problems Summary === | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
[[Category:HP Laptops]] | [[Category:HP Laptops]] | ||
[[Category:Envy]] | |||
[[Category:Envy | |||
[[Category:2023 Laptops]] | [[Category:2023 Laptops]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:11, 5 August 2024
| Manufacturer | HP |
|---|---|
| Product family | Envy |
| Release date | January 2023 |
| Introductory price | USD 1000 to 1500 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-13500HX Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB) or 16 GB DDR5-4800 (1 x 16 GB) (supports up to 32 GB) |
| Memory slots | 2 user accessible |
| Storage | 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Storage slots | 2 user accessible |
| Removable storage | SD, SDHC, and SDXC |
| Display | Screen size: 15.6 inch or 17.3 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Matte (anti-glare) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 PPI: 141 (15.6 inch) or 127 (17.3 inch) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 144 Hz Brightness: 300 Nits sRGB: 100 % |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Sound | Dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification |
| Camera | 720p HD webcam with privacy shutter and integrated microphone |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-A) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack 1 x SD card reader |
| Power brick | 180W power adapter |
| Battery | 4 cell Li-Polymer |
| Keyboard | RGB backlit, customizable lighting effects |
| Chassis | Color: Brushed aluminum finish Materials: Aluminum lid; Polycarbonate palm rest, sides and bottom cover Cooling: Dual fan cooling system with heat pipes |
| Number pad | Full size |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes, integrated into the power button |
| Facial recognition | No |
| Website | HP |
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The HP Envy 17 (2023) is a high-performance laptop designed for both productivity and entertainment. It features a range of configurations with Intel 13th gen processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location.[1]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The HP Envy 17 (2023) can come with the following processors[1]:
- Intel Core i5-13500HX with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and a max frequency of 4.7 Ghz.
- Intel Core i7-13700H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and max frequency of 5.0 Ghz.
HP supplies the processors with sufficient power and cooling for CPU-intensive tasks resulting in average to above-average performance compared to other laptops with the same processors. In CPU-only tasks, SKUs with the i5-13500HX and i7-13700H perform as expected.[2][3] SKUs with i7-13700H perform impressively well - scoring on average 9-10% higher than the average i7-13700H and only 5% behind the average i9-13900H.[4] Performance sustainability is good but not perfect, with all processors losing about 5% performance in long stress tests.[3]
HP also supplies the processor with sufficient power in mixed CPU and GPU tasks like gaming leading to noticeably better performance than competitors with the same configurations. In particular, the SKU with i7-13700H and RTX 4060 performs better than most other laptops with this configuration and is only 10% behind the Envy 17 with i9-13900H and RTX 4070.[4]
All SKUs lose a significant amount of CPU performance when running on the battery.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R23:
Graphics
In addition to the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, the HP Envy 17 (2023) ships with the following discrete GPU[1]:
- Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, supporting real-time ray tracing and AI-enhanced graphics.
HP supplies the GPU configuration with sufficient power even though RTX 4060 gets diminishing returns beyond 100W.[6] Nevertheless, in GPU-only benchmarks, SKUs with RTX 4060 perform slightly above average.[4][3]
In gaming, the RTX 4060 SKUs with the i7-13700H perform significantly better than the competition with the same GPU and are just 10% behind the RTX 4070 Envy 17 with the better i9-13900H CPU.[4] The RTX 4060 and i7-13700H SKU also perform above average and outperform laptops with the same 100W RTX 4060 configured with a lower power processor.[3]
All SKUs lose a significant amount of graphics performance when running on the battery.[3]
- 3D Mark TimeSpy 2560 x 1440:
- RTX 4060: ~10500 pts
- 3D Mark Fire Strike 1920 x 1080:
- RTX 4060: ~26000 pts
- The Witcher 3 1920 x 1080 Ultra HBAO+:
- i7-13700H and RTX 4060: ~105 fps
Memory
The Intel HM770 chipset used in the HP Envy 17 supports a maximum of 2 SO-DIMM sticks and the 13th Generation Intel HX processors support up to 192 GB DDR5-4800Mhz memory.[7][8][9] The maximum available capacity currently DDR5 SO-DIMM is 48 GB 4800 Mhz, therefore the Envy 17 can support maximum 96 GB DDR5 4800 Mhz memory.[10]
Pre-configured SKUs come with either 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4-3200 or 16 GB (1 x 16) DDR5-4800 Memory. These sticks perform identically even when paired with different CPUs.[4]
Benchmarks[4]:
- AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~75000 MB/s
Storage
The HP Envy 17 can ship with 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD depending on the seller. The OEM SSD only uses 1 slot in all configurations leaving the other slot open for upgrades.
Reviews of the i7 13700H + RTX 4060 SKUs note that both came with the Samsung PM9A1 1 TB SSD which is an OEM version of the popular 980 Pro. This is a downgrade from the SK Hynix PC801 used in the 2022 model since the transfer rates drop to 50 % after some time in stress tests due to thermal throttling.[3][4]
Benchmarks:[4]
- CrystalDiskMark 8:
- SEQ1M Q8T1 (Sequential 1MB blocks): ~6500 MB/s (read), ~4800 MB/s (write)
- RND4K Q1T1 (Random 4 KB blocks): ~85 MB/s (read), ~240 MB/s (write)
Co-processors
The HP Envy 17 does not have a dedicated NPU to accelerate AI applications.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The HP Envy 17 comes with a standard keyboard layout with full size number pad and full size arrow keys. The keyboard offers 1.5 mm travel and 0.2 mm pitch. The RGB backlight has customizable lighting effects. The refresh rate of the display can be changed using the Fn + R keys. The Fn + Q keys can be used to switch between the three performance modes - Quiet, Balanced and Performance.[3][4]
The typing experience is identical to the previous model with the only difference being the inclusion of the Co-Pilot key instead of the right Ctrl key. The deeper travel and stronger feedback result in a better typing experience than competitors like Razer Blade or Asus ROG Zephyrus.[11]
Touchpad
The HP Envy 17 comes with a precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support and a smooth glass surface for enhanced navigation.[3]
The touchpad is smaller than the ones in competitors like Razer Blade but is spacious enough for simple tasks. The clicking is shallow and lacks enough feedback.[3]
Webcam
The HP Envy 17 comes with a 720p HD webcam with a privacy shutter and integrated microphone.[3]
The webcam has poor color accuracy with a minimum DeltaE of 2.31 and a maximum DeltaE of 17.75.[3] The webcam looks soft but is much sharper than 720p webcams that used to be common a few years back. The clarity is adequate for casual calls. There is a physical kill switch on the right side that disconnects the webcam from the laptop.[2]
Microphone
The HP Envy 17 comes with a dual-array microphone with noise-cancellation technology for clear audio during calls and recordings.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
HP ships the Envy 17 with the following display options[1]:
- 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color gamut, and anti-glare coating for better visibility in bright environments.
- 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color gamut, and anti-glare coating for better visibility in bright environments.
The 15.6" FHD display reaches the rated 300 nits, has good screen uniformity and has above average contrast for an IPS panel at around 1200:1 however the black levels are somewhat high at maximum brightness. It also covers almost 100% of sRGB as rated and covers around 88 % of AdobeRGB. The screen is not well calibrated out of the box and NotebookCheck records an average ColorChecker DeltaE of 4.3 on their unit. They also measure an average gray to gray response time of 4.8 ms.[4]
The 17.3" FHD display is the lowest-end panel offered by HP on this unit. NotebookCheck records average contrast of 1000:1 which is below the rated 1200:1 and a gray to gray response time of 12 ms on their unit however the measured brightness is 8% higher than rated at around 320 nits with good screen uniformity. This panel is also calibrated better than the higher end panel with ColorChecker DeltaE of 0.97 on the tested unit.[3]
None of the tested panels exhibit any PWM flickering at any brightness level.[3][4]
Audio
The HP Envy 17 comes with dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, providing immersive sound quality and enhanced bass response.[3]
The speakers have a low maximum volume around 75 to 80 dB for a 17 inch laptop. They produce balanced to high mids and balanced highs but lack any noticeable bass.[3][4]
Connectivity
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WiFi
HP equips the Envy 17 with a WiFi 6E (802.11ax) WLAN module.[3]
The Envy 17 performs noticeably worse than other laptops with the same module however it is still able to reach decent transfer speeds for regular use.[3]
Benchmarks[3]:
- iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~620 Mb/s
- iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1020 Mb/s
- iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~810 Mb/s
- iper* iperf3 receive AXE11000 6 Ghz: ~1180 Mb/s
Bluetooth
The HP Envy 17 comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.[1]
SD Card Reader
The HP Envy 17 supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC formats.[1]
USB
HP equips the Envy 17 with the following USB ports[1]:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort support
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port
Display Outputs
The HP Envy 17 comes with 1 display output:[1]
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 port for connecting external displays, supporting up to 4K resolution at 60Hz.
Case
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The HP Envy 17 (2023) features a sleek and durable chassis with a brushed aluminum finish, designed for portability and aesthetics.[1] The display lid is made out of anodized matte aluminum alloy while the keyboard deck and bottom cover are made out of PC-ABS plastic.[3] The lid opens to the full 180 degrees however the hinge rigidity weakens past ~160 degrees.[11] Surfaces are slightly roughened to reduce fingerprint buildup however it still attracts dust and fingerprints.[3][11] The rear is elongated beyond the display lid and is thicker as well to accommodate a larger internal cooling solution. This contributes to the heavy weight.[11] There are two HP logos - one on the lid on the bottom left and another on the palm rest on the right.[1]
The chassis has a more professional look compared to the HP Envy 17 (2022) with a uniform color instead of a two-tone silver and gray color scheme. There are fewer accents and angles as well.[11]
Chassis rigidity is excellent with no audible creaking or weak points. The base and lid exhibit some twisting but not enough to be concerning.[11]
Maintenance
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The bottom panel is held on by 10 Philips-head screws. Four screws on the leading edge are shorter than the rest. There are clips securing the panel that must be popped up after removing the screws.[2]
Upgradeable components:[2]
- 80 WHr battery.
- Two M.2 2280 PCIe4 x4 SSDs each covered by an aluminum heatsink (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).
- Two DDR5-4800 SODIMMs covered by a single plastic shield (most configurations only have one slot filled from the factory).
- M.2 2230 wireless card.
Cooling System
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The HP Envy 17 is equipped with a dual fan cooling system with heat pipes for efficient thermal management, ensuring optimal performance during heavy workloads.[1]
Heat
Surface temperatures vary depending on the configuration.
The i7-13700H + RTX 4060 SKU gets quite warm while idling, up to 38 °C on the bottom of the device. The left side with the WASD keys heats up more than the right side. Under heavy load, there is a hot spot of 55 °C on the bottom.[4]
The i5-13500HX SKU is slightly cooler while idling across all areas reaching up to 35 °C on the bottom. The palm rest and the WASD keys remain comfortable during intensive tasks.[3]
Benchmarks:
- i7-13700H + 4060:[4]
- Maximum upper side: ~42 °C
- Maximum bottom: ~52 °C
- Idle upper side: ~29 °C
- Idle bottom: ~33 °C
- i5-13500HX:[3]
- Maximum upper side: ~43 °C
- Maximum bottom: ~54 °C
- Idle upper side: ~32 °C
- Idle bottom: ~35 °C
Noise
There is no electronic noise or coil whine. The laptop is effectively silent during undemanding loads like light browsing or video playback, hovering below 30 dB(A). During intensive tasks, the fans quickly ramp up even when set to balanced mode. Fan noise while gaming in balanced mode is identical to performance mode despite temperatures being noticeably lower in balanced mode. During intensive tasks, the laptop emits noise above 50 db(A) and is louder than most other gaming laptops.[3] Most variants emit the same amount of noise with more powerful configurations being slightly louder.[3][4][5]
Benchmarks:
- i5-13500HX:[5]
- Load: > 50 db(A)
- i7-13700H + RTX 4060:[4]
- Idle: ~23 db(A) (min), ~23 db(A) (avg), ~25 db(A) (max)
- Load: ~45 db(A) (avg), ~53 db(A) (max)
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The HP Envy 17 ships with a 180W power adapter with fast charging capabilities, allowing for quick recharges.[1]
HP remains very liberal with the power supplied to the CPU during combined CPU and GPU loads. Both the i7-13700H + RTX 4060 and i5-13500HX SKUs consume around 200 W during load with temporary spikes to around 250 W. [3][4]
The i7-13700H + RTX 4060 Envy draws around 45 W when idling for the most part, reducing to 15-20 W after waiting a very long time and any minor input brings the consumption back up to 45 W.[4]
Battery Life
All HP Envy 17 SKUs come with a 80 WHr Li-Polymer battery that HP claims can last up to 8 hours under normal usage conditions, with power-saving modes available.[1]
The battery life during light tasks is slightly below average for this class of laptop. Many competitors now include 90+ Whr batteries.[3] Reviews verify the charging claims to be accurate.[3]
Benchmarks:
- i7-13700H + RTX 4060:[4]
- WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 300 minutes
- Load: 100 minutes
- i5-13500HX:[3]
- WiFi Browsing (150 nits): 280 minutes
- Load (max brightness): 60 minutes
Biometrics
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The HP Envy 17 supports Windows Hello face recognition and has a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button for secure login and enhanced security.[1]
Software
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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from HP.
Preinstalled Software
HP Command Center
The HP Command Center program acts as the primary control center in the Envy 17. In addition to the performance profiles, the program also handles keyboard lighting macro keys, hardware troubleshooting, always on USB settings, toggling flip to start (opening the lid starts the laptop), battery conservation mode (limit charge to 80 %), MUX switch, system updates and other things.[4][2]
There are three preset performance profiles - quiet, balanced and performance. HP supports adding an AI engine in balanced mode that automatically adjusts system parameters based on the context. There is also a customized mode where the user can manually set various parameters.[4]
Most reviewers use performance mode for performance benchmarks and quiet mode for the battery tests unless otherwise stated.[3][4][5][2]
HP QuickDrop
The HP QuickDrop app allows for easy file sharing between the laptop and other devices, such as smartphones and tablets.[2]
Other Preinstalled Software
The Envy 17 also comes with other less useful software like HP Support Assistant, which provides system diagnostics and support, and HP Audio Switch, which manages audio devices.[2]
There is also unwanted software like a 30-day McAfee security trial.[2]
Linux Support
Accessories & Warranty
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The HP Envy 17 comes with a 180W power adapter and paperwork.[3]
There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[3]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The HP Envy 17 is considered one of the best laptops at its price with high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. Often found under $1500, the Envy 17 is suitable for people looking for a high-performance laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop also comes with a decent screen for gaming and is highly upgradeable. The primary downsides are the poor battery life, large size, and weight which make it unsuitable for portable use away from an outlet for a long time.[2][3][4][5]
Problems Summary[2][3][4][5]
- Has a Microsoft Copilot key instead of a right Control key.
- No SD card reader.
- Below average speakers given the form factor.
- Slow WiFi compared to other laptops with the same module.
- OEM SSD loses 50 % performance during sustained disk loads.
- Plastic touchpad does not provide the best tracking experience.
- High idle power consumption
- Higher than average surface temperatures while idling and during intensive tasks.
- Below average battery life.
- Heavy
- Large size
Links
i5-13500HX, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: TomsHardware,
i5-13500HX, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: TechGuyBeau
i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck,
Community Reception
Overall Sentiment
Problems Summary
References
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- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 "HP Envy 17 (2023) Review". Tom's Hardware.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 "HP Envy 17 (2023) laptop review: Great performance but a little heavy". Notebookcheck.
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