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HP's Pavilion x360 vs HP ENVY x360: Which Convertible Laptop to Choose?
Stephen Mash
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August 23, 2023
Convertible laptops are a popular option now that more people recognise the cost-effectiveness, flexibility and convenience of having one device that works as a laptop and a tablet. Our x360 convertible laptops use a cleverly designed hinge to join the screen and keyboard sides of the case to fully rotate these through 360 degrees.
Convertible laptops allow you to carry on working more proficiently in different places thanks to their clever design features. You can pick the computer off the desk and work in tablet mode while you walk and when sitting in tight spaces like in a plane or on a train where there isn't enough room to use a keyboard comfortably.
You can also fold our x360 convertible laptops into a freestanding tent position to place on any convenient flat surface so you can view the screen comfortably to make video calls, watch movies or play games.
The most popular HP convertible laptops are from our Pavilion and ENVY ranges. The Pavilion family are our mainstream home computer collection that offers you the performance to excel at everyday computing tasks in an affordable solution. The ENVY family are our stylish everyday laptops that provide outstanding performance in an economical package for home users.
This article will compare one of our sought-after HP Pavilion x360 models with a popular HP ENVY x360 model to help you determine which model best fits your needs and preferences. Going head-to-head is the HP Pavilion x360 14-inch model ek1012na convertible laptop versus the HP ENVY x360 15-inch model fe0019na convertible laptop.
Design
The HP Pavilion x360 ek1012na comes in a sleek, lightweight silver case crafted from sustainable recycled ocean-bound and post-consumer plastics. A natural silver anodised aluminium keyboard frame provides stability and complements the case colour. The convertible laptop features a full-size, elegant natural silver keyboard with a touchpad for use in its traditional laptop mode. Its overall dimensions are 32.2 x 21 x 1.99 cm, and its weight is just 1.51 kg, making this laptop easy to carry.
The HP ENVY x360 fe0019na is also available in a natural silver aluminium finish but features an all-metal chassis to provide additional ruggedness where strength and durability are essential. Polished accents give a stylish edge to the design, while we've built this laptop to last using high-quality materials. The convertible laptop features a full-size, soft grey keyboard that pleasantly contrasts with the silver case and features backlighting to make it more comfortable to use in darker locations. The keys also have 1.5 mm of travel to ensure typing comfort and aid productivity. Speaker grills and a touchpad complete the keyboard half of the clamshell case for working in the standard laptop position.
This model comes with the HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen to aid the use of the touch-enabled screen. This accessory is essential if you plan to use the convertible laptop in its tablet mode for business purposes, such as data entry or editing over extended periods. The design includes sustainability features, including ocean-bound plastic in the speaker enclosure, post-consumer recycled plastics in the internal structure and keyboard and recycled aluminium for the case. Its dimensions are 35.73 x 22.84 x 1.83 cm, and weigh just 1.78 kg, making this laptop convenient for working on the move.
Performance
Convertible laptops are notable for their thin, sleek form, making them great for their use as a tablet. However, this sleekness can affect which components can fit inside the case. The convertible design can also influence factors such as processor cooling, again limiting design options. However, the HP Pavilion x360 and HP ENVY x360 models both have the latest high-performance Intel® Core™ processors and generous memory options.
The HP Pavilion x360 ek1012na comes with the latest 13th Generation Intel Core i5 processor that boasts 10 separate cores capable of concurrently running 12 threads. This processor type is perfect for running multiple intensive applications simultaneously. This i5-1335U processor model can run up to 4.6 GHz using Intel's turbo boost technology. The processor has 12MB of internal cache memory and comes with 16GB of additional DDR4 onboard RAM that supports up to 3200 MT/s transfer rates. In-built static storage for this model comes from an impressive 1TB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 solid-state drive (SSD). This HP Pavilion x360 model is also available with alternative performance options:
Firstly, a more economical option comes with the lower-rated but still impressive Intel Core i3 processor supported with 8GB of onboard RAM and an internal 256GB SSD. Then there's another variant of the Intel Core i5 processor option with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Finally, a higher-performance option features the state-of-the-art Intel Core i7 processor supported with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The HP ENVY x360 fe0019na comes with Intel's high-performance 13th Generation Core i7 processor running up to 5.0 GHz. The i7-1355U model processor has 12 MB of internal cache memory and 10 cores that can run 12 threads. This laptop model includes 16GB of the latest DDR5 technology onboard RAM that supports up to 6400 MT/s transfer rates. In-built static storage for this particular model is a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, though there is also the option to upgrade this to a 1TB SSD if necessary. This HP ENVY x360 model is also available in a more cost-effective variant with the lower-performance Intel Core i5 processor that comes with 8GB of RAM.
Display quality
One of the critical features of any convertible laptop is its touch-sensitive display, and neither of the two laptops we are looking at will disappoint when it comes to factors such as resolution, brightness, colour accuracy, and touch response.
The HP Pavilion x360 ek1012na features a 14-inch Full High Definition (FHD) multitouch-enabled display powered by the integrated Intel Iris® Xe Graphics technology. The 1920 x 1080 resolution display with its 16:9 aspect ratio includes In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology that generates a vibrant picture across a 178-degree wide-viewing angle, making the screen perfect for home entertainment for watching television and movies.
The laptop also includes HP's True Vision 5MP high-quality camera that lets you video chat in impressive detail at up to 2592 x 1944 resolution. The camera has temporal noise reduction built-in and integrated dual array digital microphones to ensure clear sound on your video calls.
The HP ENVY x360 fe0019na features a 15.6-inch FHD multitouch-enabled display also powered by the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics technology. You can also upgrade this laptop to include the highly capable NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 graphics card if you need to use your computer for graphically intensive tasks such as 3D design, modelling, simulation or high-definition media file editing.
The display uses Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology that features pixel dimming, presenting true black and producing high-contrast images using over 1.07 billion colours. The richer, deeper colours create fantastic picture quality and make extended viewing more comfortable for your eyes. The HP ENVY laptop also comes with HP's Wide Vision 5MP IR camera that includes HP Auto Frame technology that allows the camera to intelligently follow your head and keep you in the centre of the screen, even if you stand up and walk around during a video call.
Battery life
Both convertible laptops feature impressive battery life that will last a typical working day before requiring a recharge. The HP Pavilion x360 ek1012na can operate for up to 9 hours and 30 minutes without charging, while the HP ENVY x360 fe0019na, with its high-performance processor, will impressively run for up to 13 hours and 15 minutes.
Value
Both convertible laptops offer incredible performance and have an extensive range of features. The HP Pavilion x360 ek1012na represents a lower-cost solution. Still, the HP ENVY x360 fe0019na offers better processing performance, more durable construction and longer battery life for an overall more cost-effective option if you need these features.
Conclusion
Our 2-in-1 convertible laptops offer you great flexibility when it comes to useability in different environments. The combination of laptop and tablet in a single device not only provides savings over maintaining two separate devices but also means all your work data, media files and games are all in one easily accessible device, so you don't need to worry if you might be accessing an old out of data copy or sharing content between devices.
Our HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptops offer outstanding performance in a cost-effective package. In contrast, our HP ENVY x360 convertible models provide the same computation performance but in a more durable design and an improved display. The metal chassis and longer battery life give the HP ENVY x360 range the edge if you're looking to work on the move, while the HP Pavilion x360 range is an excellent option for an everyday device that you can use around the home.
Whatever option between the HP Pavilion x360 and HP ENVY x360 best suits your needs, don't forget to check out the full range of convertible HP laptops at HP's UK store to find your perfect choice for a new computer.
