HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022 Comparison

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HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022, two laptops by HP. HP ENVY 13 was introduced to market in October 2020 and HP ENVY 16 2022 was launched in May 2022. There is 19 months difference between ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 so it would still give an advantage to younger ENVY 16 2022.

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ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 are members of HP's ENVY series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP ENVY Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Envy 17 2024	February 2024	17.3"	395.9 x 258.5 x 19.8 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
HP ENVY 16 2022	May 2022	16.1"	357.37 x 251.7 x 19.8 mm	2.32 kg (5.12 lbs)
HP ENVY 17 2022	May 2022	17.3"	398.27 x 259.08 x 19.55 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
HP ENVY 15 2021	March 2021	15.6"	357.8 x 236.7 x 18.5 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)
HP ENVY 17	March 2021	17.3"	399 x 259 x 19.3 mm	2.73 kg (6.02 lbs)
HP ENVY 14 2021	January 2021	14.0"	313.2 x 224 x 18 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
HP ENVY 13	October 2020	13.3"	306.5 x 194.5 x 17 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 16 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ENVY 13 Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
306.5 x 194.5 x 17 mm (12.07 x 7.66 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

HP ENVY 16 2022 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB
16GB Ram
357.37 x 251.7 x 19.8 mm (14.07 x 9.91 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.32 kg (5.12 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ENVY 13 over HP ENVY 16 2022

Weight	1.31 kg vs 2.32 kg	1.01 kg lighter
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose HP ENVY 16 2022 over HP ENVY 13

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.5% vs ~81.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 6.1 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	188 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	1000% vs 97.5%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.46 TFLOPS vs 2.822 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Common Strengths of HP ENVY 16 2022 and HP ENVY 13

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP ENVY 16 2022 and HP ENVY 13

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ENVY 13 and the HP ENVY 16 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)	2.32 kg (5.12 lbs)
Surface Area	596 cm2 (92.5 inches2)	900 cm2 (139.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.8%	~83.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gold	Silver

Comparison of the HP ENVY 13 and the HP ENVY 16 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

ENVY 13 weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs), whereas the ENVY 16 2022 weighs 2.32 kg (5.12 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP ENVY 13 1.31 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

HP ENVY 16 2022 2.32 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP ENVY 13 17.00 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

HP ENVY 16 2022 19.80 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP ENVY 13 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ENVY 16 2022 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	4	12
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1324	1634
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4633	10250
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1355	1702
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5087	13247

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 16 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model		Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		35 W

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP ENVY 13 has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS whereas the HP ENVY 16 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ENVY 16 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The ENVY 16 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ENVY 13's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP ENVY 13	HP ENVY 16 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh	83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	65 W	150 W
AC Adapter Weight	284 gramm

On the other hand, the ENVY 16 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 83 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ENVY 13's 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP ENVY 13 51 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

HP ENVY 16 2022 83 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The ENVY 16 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the ENVY 13's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 16 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ENVY 13 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, ENVY 16 2022 has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the ENVY 13 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the ENVY 16 2022's total usable screen area is 752cm² / 116inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ENVY 16 2022 features a higher pixel density with 188 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP ENVY 13 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

HP ENVY 16 2022 188 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ENVY 16 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP ENVY 13 400 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

HP ENVY 16 2022 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 16 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ENVY 16 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ENVY 13 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 have USB-A ports. ENVY 13 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ENVY 16 2022 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 have USB Type-C ports. ENVY 13 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ENVY 16 2022 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
ENVY 16 2022 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. ENVY 13 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ENVY 13 and ENVY 16 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No