Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024, two laptops from Lenovo and HP. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 was introduced to market in March 2024 and HP Envy x360 14 2024 was launched in February 2024. There is only 1 months difference between ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and HP Envy x360 14 2024 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Key Specs

Launched in March 2024
13.3" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
16GB Ram
301.7 x 214.6 x 16.4 mm (11.88 x 8.45 x 0.65 inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

HP Envy x360 14 2024 Key Specs

Launched in February 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
8GB Ram
313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm (12.33 x 8.62 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 over HP Envy x360 14 2024

Weight	1.20 kg vs 1.39 kg	0.19 kg lighter
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Reasons to choose HP Envy x360 14 2024 over Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.9% vs ~79.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 7.6 mm	1.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	2.24-2.56 TFLOPS vs 1.79-2.1 TFLOPS	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 2560 x 1440

Common Strengths of HP Envy x360 14 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5

Launch Dates	March 2024 vs February 2024	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
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
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Envy x360 14 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and the HP Envy x360 14 2024.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Surface Area	647 cm2 (100.4 inches2)	686 cm2 (106.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.2%	~82.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.6 mm	~5.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and the HP Envy x360 14 2024 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs), whereas the Envy x360 14 2024 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 1.20 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

HP Envy x360 14 2024 1.39 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 16.40 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

HP Envy x360 14 2024 16.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Envy x360 14 2024 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Intel Core Ultra 5 135U Intel Core Ultra 7 155U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U	Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Intel Core Ultra 7 155U AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	Arc Graphics (4-
Number of Threads	14	14
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1664	1664
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10296	10296

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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and HP Envy x360 14 2024.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 5 125U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)	Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	14 W	W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.79-2.1 TFLOPS	2.24-2.56 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	64
TMUs	32	4
ROPs	16	2

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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 has a FLOPS value of 1.79-2.1 TFLOPS whereas the HP Envy x360 14 2024 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.24-2.56 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Envy x360 14 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Envy x360 14 2024'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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5	HP Envy x360 14 (2024)
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	41 Wh 54.7 Wh	59 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Envy x360 14 2024 features a higher battery capacity of 59 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 41 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

HP Envy x360 14 2024 59 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and the Envy x360 14 2024 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and HP Envy x360 14 2024 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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Envy x360 14 2024 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the Envy x360 14 2024's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

HP Envy x360 14 2024 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 300 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

HP Envy x360 14 2024 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 vs HP Envy x360 14 2024 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 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 X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Neither ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 nor Envy x360 14 2024 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and Envy x360 14 2024 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)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
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	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	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No