In depth comparison and review of HP ENVY Laptop 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
robust build quality
excellent keyboard comfort
impressive security features
good battery life
portable design
average display brightness
limited graphics performance
noisy under load
higher price point
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm | 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.09 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) |
| Colour | - | Deep black |
| DISPLAY | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 13.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
| Features | BrightView, edge-to-edge glass | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 2.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 10-core |
| Cache | L3 - 6 MB | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM55 Express | - |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 1333 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 204-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 4 | - |
| Empty Slots | 2 | - |
| STORAGE | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 320 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Optical Drive | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM external | - |
| Disc Labeling Technology | LightScribe Technology | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 4830 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Total Available Graphics Memory | 2811 MB | - |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | 1 GB | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | LED lighting | Privacy shutter, fixed focus |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| Audio Features | - | Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G upgradable |
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| BATTERY | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 54.7 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB 2.0 HDMI USB 2.0/eSATA Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI 2.1 (4K support) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) | - |
| SOFTWARE | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Pro - English |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger | Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
| MISCELLANEOUS | HP ENVY Laptop 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB-C slim power adapter |
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| Security | - | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington nano security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | - | Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 5 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 8 - 95% |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Base warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day |
| Model Number | 1060ea | - |
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