HP Envy 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
HP Envy 16 offers a larger 16-inch touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and superior port selection including dual Thunderbolt 3, making it ideal for creative professionals and multitaskers. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 counters with an exceptional 14-inch OLED display at 2880 x 1800 resolution, weighs just 1.37kg for exceptional portability, and delivers 14-hour battery life on IPS mode. Performance difference is minimal with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H versus i7-13700H. HP excels in display size, expandability, and connectivity, while Lenovo prioritizes mobility, display quality, and battery endurance. At $400 less, Lenovo provides outstanding value for travelers and everyday users, though HP suits those needing larger workspace and peripherals. Choose HP for productivity and screen real estate, Lenovo for ultraportable excellence and OLED vibrancy.
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 Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
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 Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Envy 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 358 x 252 x 19.9 mm | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS touchscreen | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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