HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023 Comparison

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HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023, two laptops by HP. HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 was introduced to market in February 2021 and HP Pavilion 14 2023 was launched in April 2023. As you can see, Pavilion x360 14 2021 is 2 years older than Pavilion 14 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 are members of HP's Pavilion series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Pavilion Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Pavilion Plus 16 2024	February 2024	16.0"	357.6 x 254.7 x 17.78-18.5 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
HP Pavilion 16	February 2024	16.0"	357.7 x 254.8 x 17.9-18.6 mm	1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
HP Pavilion x360 14 2024	February 2024	14.0"	322 x 210 x 18.9-19.9 mm	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)
HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024	February 2024	13.3"	297.3 x 211.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 14 2024	January 2024	14.0"	314 x 227 x 17.5 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 16 2023	September 2023	16.0"	357 x 253.5 x 17.7 mm	1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 14 2023	September 2023	14.0"	313.5 x 224.2 x 16.5-18.4 mm	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
HP Pavilion 14 2023	April 2023	14.0"	322 x 211.8 x 19.9 mm	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 and HP Pavilion 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 Key Specs

Launched in February 2021
14.0" TouchScreen - TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
324 x 221 x 18.7 mm (12.76 x 8.7 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.61 kg (3.55 lbs)

HP Pavilion 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
322 x 211.8 x 19.9 mm (12.68 x 8.34 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 over HP Pavilion 14 2023

Side Bezel Thickness	7.1 mm vs 10.3 mm	3.2 mm thinner bezels
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
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 Pavilion 14 2023 over HP Pavilion x360 14 2021

Weight	1.51 kg vs 1.61 kg	0.1 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.3% vs ~75.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2240 x 1400 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP Pavilion 14 2023 and HP Pavilion x360 14 2021

Launch Dates	February 2021 vs April 2023	Both laptops are recent models
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
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of HP Pavilion 14 2023 and HP Pavilion x360 14 2021

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 and the HP Pavilion 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.61 kg (3.55 lbs)	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)
Surface Area	716 cm2 (111 inches2)	682 cm2 (105.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.4%	~83.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.1 mm	~10.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gold, Blue	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 and the HP Pavilion 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Pavilion x360 14 2021 weighs 1.61 kg (3.55 lbs), whereas the Pavilion 14 2023 weighs 1.51 kg (3.33 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 1.61 kg

HP Pavilion 14 2023 1.51 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 18.70 mm

HP Pavilion 14 2023 19.90 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Pavilion 14 2023 is 0.11 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i3 1125G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U
Base Frequency	1.7-3.0 GHz	1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	2	10
Number of Threads	4	12
L3 Cache	6 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1264	1706
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	2563	7593
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1330	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	3144	7438

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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 and HP Pavilion 14 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	GeForce MX550 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1320 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	25 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	64 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	384	1024
TMUs	24	32
ROPs	12	16

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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS whereas the HP Pavilion 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Pavilion 14 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Pavilion x360 14 2021 and the Pavilion 14 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Pavilion x360 14 (2021)	HP Pavilion 14 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
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	43 Wh	51 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging		No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	45 W	90 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Pavilion 14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 51 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Pavilion x360 14 2021's 43 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 43 Wh

HP Pavilion 14 2023 51 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Pavilion x360 14 2021 and the Pavilion 14 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Total Slots	1	1
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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 and HP Pavilion 14 2023 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. Both Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Pavilion x360 14 2021 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Pavilion 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Pavilion 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 112 ppi

HP Pavilion 14 2023 189 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Pavilion 14 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 250 nits

HP Pavilion 14 2023 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

HP Pavilion x360 14 2021 vs HP Pavilion 14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pavilion 14 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Pavilion x360 14 2021 (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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 have USB-A ports. Pavilion x360 14 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Pavilion 14 2023 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Pavilion x360 14 2021 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Pavilion 14 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 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
Neither Pavilion x360 14 2021 nor Pavilion 14 2023 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 feature an HDMI port. Pavilion x360 14 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Pavilion 14 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Pavilion x360 14 2021 and Pavilion 14 2023 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	v5.3
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 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No