HP ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen Comparison

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HP ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen, two laptops by HP. HP ENVY x360 14 2023 was introduced to market in April 2023 and HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen was launched in March 2021. As you can see, ENVY x360 15 Ryzen is 2 years older than ENVY x360 14 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen are members of HP's ENVY x360 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP ENVY x360 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Envy x360 15 2024	February 2024	15.6"	357.3 x 228.4 x 18.3 mm	1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
HP Envy x360 14 2024	February 2024	14.0"	313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
HP Envy x360 16 2024	February 2024	16.0"	356.7 x 245.8 x 18.2 mm	1.91 kg (4.21 lbs)
HP ENVY x360 14 2023	April 2023	14.0"	322 x 210.7 x 19.6 mm	1.52 kg (3.35 lbs)
HP ENVY x360 15 2023	April 2023	15.6"	384.3 x 254.5 x 24.38 mm	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
HP ENVY x360 13 2022	May 2022	13.3"	298.3 x 214.9 x 16.1 mm	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
HP ENVY x360 13 2021	April 2021	13.3"	306.5 x 194.5 x 16.5 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen	March 2021	15.6"	358.9 x 228 x 18.2 mm	1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ENVY x360 14 2023 and HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
322 x 210.7 x 19.6 mm (12.68 x 8.3 x 0.77 inches)
Weight: 1.52 kg (3.35 lbs)

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen Key Specs

Launched in March 2021
15.6" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
358.9 x 228 x 18.2 mm (14.13 x 8.98 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ENVY x360 14 2023 over HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen

Weight	1.52 kg vs 1.86 kg	0.34 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 6.8 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Right	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	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen over HP ENVY x360 14 2023

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82% vs ~79.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU

Common Strengths of HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen and HP ENVY x360 14 2023

Launch Dates	April 2023 vs March 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
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 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (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	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen and HP ENVY x360 14 2023

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ENVY x360 14 2023 and the HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.52 kg (3.35 lbs)	1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)
Surface Area	678 cm2 (105.2 inches2)	818 cm2 (126.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.6%	~82%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP ENVY x360 14 2023 and the HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen External Dimensions

Weight

ENVY x360 14 2023 weighs 1.52 kg (3.35 lbs), whereas the ENVY x360 15 Ryzen weighs 1.86 kg (4.1 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 x360 14 2023 1.52 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 1.86 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 19.60 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 18.20 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 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 x360 14 2023 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen is 0.12 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 ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4 GHz
Number of Cores	10	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1111
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	4960
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1183
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	7120

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 x360 14 2023 and HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	448
TMUs	40	28
ROPs	20	8

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 x360 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ENVY x360 14 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ENVY x360 14 2023 and the ENVY x360 15 Ryzen, 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 ENVY x360 14 (2023)	HP ENVY x360 15 (Ryzen)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
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-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Right
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the ENVY x360 15 Ryzen features a higher battery capacity of 51 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ENVY x360 14 2023's 43 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 43 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 51 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ENVY x360 14 2023 and the ENVY x360 15 Ryzen have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ENVY x360 14 2023 and HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 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 x360 14 2023 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, ENVY x360 15 Ryzen has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the ENVY x360 14 2023 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the ENVY x360 15 Ryzen's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ENVY x360 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ENVY x360 15 Ryzen offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 250 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 400 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

HP ENVY x360 14 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 15 Ryzen Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ENVY x360 14 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ENVY x360 15 Ryzen (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 x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen feature 1x 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 ENVY x360 14 2023 nor ENVY x360 15 Ryzen has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen feature an HDMI port. ENVY x360 14 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while ENVY x360 15 Ryzen offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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 x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ENVY x360 14 2023 and ENVY x360 15 Ryzen 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes