HP ENVY x360 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022 Comparison

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HP ENVY x360 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022, two laptops by HP. HP ENVY x360 15 2023 was introduced to market in April 2023 and HP ENVY x360 13 2022 was launched in May 2022. There is only 11 months difference between ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 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 15 2023 and HP ENVY x360 13 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
15.6" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
384.3 x 254.5 x 24.38 mm (15.13 x 10.02 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
13.3" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1230U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
298.3 x 214.9 x 16.1 mm (11.74 x 8.46 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ENVY x360 15 2023 over HP ENVY x360 13 2022

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	6.42 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Reasons to choose HP ENVY x360 13 2022 over HP ENVY x360 15 2023

Weight	1.38 kg vs 2.19 kg	0.81 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80% vs ~68.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 19.5 mm	13.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of HP ENVY x360 13 2022 and HP ENVY x360 15 2023

Launch Dates	April 2023 vs May 2022	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 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	v6E 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 x360 13 2022 and HP ENVY x360 15 2023

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

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 and the HP ENVY x360 13 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Surface Area	978 cm2 (151.6 inches2)	641 cm2 (99.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~68.6%	~80%
Side Bezel Thickness	~19.5 mm	~5.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 and the HP ENVY x360 13 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

ENVY x360 15 2023 weighs 2.19 kg (4.83 lbs), whereas the ENVY x360 13 2022 weighs 1.38 kg (3.04 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 15 2023 2.19 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 1.38 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 24.38 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 16.10 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 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 15 2023 is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ENVY x360 13 2022 is 0.10 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 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U	Intel Core i5 1230U Intel Core i7 1250U
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	10	10
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1706	1537
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	6909
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1422
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	5850

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 15 2023 and HP ENVY x360 13 2022.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1335U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1230U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	640
TMUs	64	40
ROPs	32	20

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 15 2023 has a FLOPS value of 6.42 TFLOPS whereas the HP ENVY x360 13 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ENVY x360 15 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	4266 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ENVY x360 15 2023 and the ENVY x360 13 2022, 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 15 (2023)	HP ENVY x360 13 (2022)
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	55 Wh	66 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	90 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the ENVY x360 13 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 66 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ENVY x360 15 2023's 55 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 55 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 66 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ENVY x360 15 2023 and the ENVY x360 13 2022 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 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 and HP ENVY x360 13 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 x360 15 2023 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, ENVY x360 13 2022 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ENVY x360 15 2023 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ENVY x360 13 2022's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ENVY x360 13 2022 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 400 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

HP ENVY x360 13 2022 400 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 vs HP ENVY x360 13 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 feature 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 x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
ENVY x360 15 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. ENVY x360 13 2022 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 x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 2022 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ENVY x360 15 2023 and ENVY x360 13 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No