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HP has given one of its largest multimedia Envy notebooks an update so that the new device is ready for 2021. The latest HP Envy 17 (2021) laptop now comes with Thunderbolt 4, Intel Tiger Lake, an Nvidia GeForce MX450, and an optional 4K OLED display.
HP updated its Envy 17 recently is one of the large multimedia HP Envy notebook is now a little lighter than its predecessor, but with a weight of at least 2.54 kilograms, the HP 17 laptop is still not particularly compact. With the new HP laptop 17 model, HP relies on Intel Tiger Lake processors up to the Core i7-1165G7, a maximum of 32 GB DDR4-3,200 RAM, which cannot be upgraded by the user after purchase, and a PCIe M with a capacity of up to 1 TB .2 SSD.
The 17.3-inch touchscreen has a standard resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, a brightness of 300 nits, and a protective layer made of Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, but HP also offers a 4K OLED touchscreen as an option. In any case, the manufacturer names a screen-to-body ratio of 86.2 percent. HP also installs an Nvidia GeForce MX450 in some Envy laptop models.
The HP Envy notebook has Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), a port that can also be used to charge the device. There are also three USB-A (10 Gbit/s), AUX, HDMI 2.0b, and a dedicated plug for the included power supply. HP has installed a 55 Wh battery that should last around ten hours depending on usage. The 720p webcam has a privacy shutter to protect the privacy of the user. There is also a fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers from Bang & Olufsen, and an SD card reader.
Price and availability
The new HP Envy 17 (2021) laptop is now available to buy via the Newegg.com and Bhphotovideo.com websites at prices starting at $899.
HP Envy 17 (2021) Specifications
- OS: Windows 10 Home
- CPU: 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen) / Maximum Boost Speed 4.7 GHz / L3 Cache 12 MB
- Memory: Up to 12GB 3200 MHz DDR4
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe
- Display: 17.3-inch Touchscreen IPS LCD Panel
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Maximum Brightness: 300 cd/m2
- Color Gamut: 100% sRGB
- Viewing Angle (H x V): 178 x 178°
- Storage: 1 x 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe / 1 x 1 TB 2.5″ SATA (7200 rpm)
- Ports: 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Type-C Ports 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone, SD/SDHC slot
- Audio: 2 x Speakers / 2 x Microphones
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2 x 2 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
- Webcam: 720p
- Battery: 4-Cell: 55.67 Wh, Maximum Runtime 9 Hours
- Security: Fingerprint Reader, Webcam Blocker
- Dimensions: 39.9 x 25.9 x 1.93 cm
- Weight: 6.22 lb / 2.82 kg
Recently, HP has also made available two more multi touch laptops: HP Elite Folio with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC, a 5G modem, and a 3:2 display. And HP Elite x2 G8 with Intel Tiger Lake and 13-inch display with 400 nits brightness.
