HP ENVY Laptop 17 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ENVY Laptop 17
HP ENVY Laptop 17

Side by side comparison and review of HP ENVY Laptop 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ENVY Laptop 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ENVY Laptop 17 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 27.5 cm x 3.9 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Brushed aluminum, carbon relic Black
DISPLAY HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features LED-backlit, TrueVision, BrightView Infinity, edge-to-edge glass Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
CPU Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 -
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm 120 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Total Available Graphics Memory 2811 MB -
Video Memory 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A 45 Watt
INPUT HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader 5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop Elements, HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Reader, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger, HP Support Assistant, Stardock MyColors, HP ProtectSmart, Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ENVY Laptop 17 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 1190ea -
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