HP Envy 16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
The Verdict
HP's Envy 16 (2024) delivers superior performance with its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H featuring 16 cores versus the Lenovo's 8-core Ryzen 7 8845HS, making it better suited for demanding workloads and multitasking. Display quality slightly favors HP with 400 nits brightness compared to Lenovo's 350 nits, though both feature 2560x1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rates. Lenovo counters with impressive 12-hour battery life against HP's 10 hours, plus a lighter chassis (2.0kg vs 2.34kg). Storage presents a significant trade-off: HP includes 1TB expandable SSD while Lenovo offers only 512GB non-expandable. At $1399.99, HP justifies premium pricing through processing power and storage capacity. Lenovo's $899 entry point offers respectable performance and endurance for everyday users prioritizing portability and battery longevity. For creative professionals and power users, HP edges ahead; budget-conscious buyers get solid value from Lenovo.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Envy 16 (2024) if…
- →Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- →Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- →Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Envy 16 (2024)
Pros
- Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
- User-upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy and bulky for daily portability
- Battery life suffers under GPU load
- Fans get loud during intensive workloads
- Bezel design feels dated next to Spectre line
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Envy 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358 x 252 x 19.9 mm | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS touchscreen | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
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