#Envy metal software#
HP offers its Command Center software that lets you tune the CPU for fan noise and heat versus full-on performance, but it doesn’t make as much of a difference in the Envy 14 as it does in the Envy 15 and Spectre x360 14, as two examples. As you can see in the table below, it doesn’t excel in Geekbench 5, but it’s more competitive in our other tests. The Envy 14 lives up to the CPU’s promise. We’ve found that to be a quick option in the U-series, nearly as fast in many cases as Intel’s Core i7 that’s clocked just a bit faster. Unlike the larger Envy 15 that sports a 45-watt Intel CPU, the Envy 14 features an Intel 11th-generation Tiger Lack Core i5-1135G7 processor.
#Envy metal Bluetooth#
Wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. The Envy 14 also looks a bit thicker thanks to a rear leg that props up the keyboard and adds additional space underneath for better airflow.Ĭonnectivity is a real strength, with a USB-A 3.1 port, full-size HDMI 2.0 port, USB4 Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4 support, and a 3.5mm audio jack along the left-hand side, and another USB-A 3.1 port and a microSD card reader on the right-hand side. Those laptops don’t have the option for discrete graphics, however, and can give up internal space for keeping things cool.
The Prestige 14 Evo, for example, is 0.63 inches thick and weighs 2.85 pounds, while the Acer Swift 5 is 0.59 inches and 2.31 pounds. But it’s a bit thicker at 0.71 inches and heavier at 3.3 pounds. Its chassis is reasonably sized thanks to an 88% screen-to-body ratio and small bezels all around except for the chin, which is only slightly larger than the current trend. The Envy 14 is a bit stouter than much of its 14-inch competition.
If you want a 14-inch clamshell to show off, the Porsche Design Acer Book RS has by far the most aggressive styling. It’s a lot like Lenovo’s Yoga 9i in this respect - a design that’s not meant to draw attention to itself but won’t embarrass you no matter the environment. The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is also more aggressive in its styling and coloring, but I find the Envy 14 strikes a nice balance. It’s attractive enough but doesn’t stand out. Unlike the gem-cut and multicolored Spectre x360 14, the Envy 14 is a matte silver color with an uncluttered appearance and simple lines. Finally, I’ll mention the Porsche Design Acer Book RS, which mixes carbon fiber and metal for a more solid feel.Īesthetically, HP was going for a minimalist design with the Envy 14, and it succeeded. Note that the Prestige 14 Evo is also a couple of hundred dollars less than the HP with a Core i7 and 1TB SSD. The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is another 14-inch clamshell laptop that feels about the same as the Envy 14 - solid but not quite top-notch. It’s a solid build, just not up there with the likes of the HP Spectre x360 14 or other premium laptops like the Dell XPS 13. The latter is a bit more robust in its build quality, with the Envy 14 demonstrating just a touch of bending in the lid and flexing in the keyboard deck. The Envy 14 is constructed of stamped aluminum, which is one difference from the CNC-machined Spectre line. HP may soon launch a laptop with the unreleased RTX 3080 Ti and Intel Alder Lake HP’s new Envy x360 14 looks like a killer value for what you get HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $550
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