Sticking with the AMD versions here, the $699.99 base model combines a Ryzen 5 5500U chip with 8GB of memory, a 256GB solid-state drive, and a rather dim 250-nit touch screen. You can pick an Envy x360 15 with either Intel or AMD under the hood, but only Core i7-1165G7 models (starting at $1,009.99) are available with discrete Nvidia GeForce MX450 instead of integrated graphics and a 4K AMOLED screen in place of a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel panel. Flexible Hinge, Flexible Configurationsīesides filling the gap between the flagship Spectre and thrifty Pavilion series, HP says its Envy label targets creative users. We prefer our convertibles a bit smaller and more manageable, but the Envy is a handsome choice if you like your convertible super-sized. It's heavy and unwieldy in tablet mode, but neither HP nor any of its competitors has been able to make a big-screen 2-in-1 that isn't, and its AMD Ryzen 7 processor serves up lively multi-threaded performance. Actually, were you thinking of something between those extremes? Then perhaps the Envy x360 15 (starts at $699.99 $999.99 as tested) will hit the sweet spot. You say the premium Spectre x360 15 is too expensive? Look! There's the under-$800 Pavilion x360 15. If you're shopping for a 15.6-inch convertible laptop, HP is determined to close the sale.
