Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023, two laptops from Lenovo and HP. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 was introduced to market in April 2023 and HP ENVY x360 15 2023 was launched in April 2023. Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and HP ENVY x360 15 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm (12.43 x 8.76 x 0.6 inches)
Weight: 1.12 kg (2.47 lbs)

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)

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 over HP ENVY x360 15 2023

Weight	1.12 kg vs 2.19 kg	1.07 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.9% vs ~68.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.1 mm vs 19.5 mm	12.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture

Reasons to choose HP ENVY x360 15 2023 over Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
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	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2000-2400

Common Strengths of HP ENVY x360 15 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

Launch Dates	April 2023 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 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
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP ENVY x360 15 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and the HP ENVY x360 15 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.12 kg (2.47 lbs)	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
Surface Area	702 cm2 (108.9 inches2)	978 cm2 (151.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.9%	~68.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.1 mm	~19.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 weighs 1.12 kg (2.47 lbs), whereas the ENVY x360 15 2023 weighs 2.19 kg (4.83 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 1.12 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 2.19 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 15.36 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 24.38 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 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
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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i5 1345U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1360P Intel Core i7 1365U Intel Core i7 1370P	Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 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	1706
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7593	7593
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7438	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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and HP ENVY x360 15 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 1335U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

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

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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP ENVY x360 15 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.42 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	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ENVY x360 15 2023'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	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11	HP ENVY x360 15 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ 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	57 Wh	55 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	90 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr

Moreover, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 boasts a larger battery capacity of 57 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ENVY x360 15 2023's55 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 57 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 55 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ENVY x360 15 2023's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and HP ENVY x360 15 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. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, ENVY x360 15 2023 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ENVY x360 15 2023's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

HP ENVY x360 15 2023 400 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs HP ENVY x360 15 2023 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 2023 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while ENVY x360 15 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
ENVY x360 15 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ENVY x360 15 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
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 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
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	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No