HP Envy 15 Series
Processor: Intel Core i7 2670QM, Intel Core i7 720QMGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830
Display: 15.6 inch
Weight: 2.37kg, 2.4kg, 2.6kg, 2.627kg
Price: 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, 1999 euro
Average Score:
Average of 36 scores (from 43 reviews)
Average of 36 scores (from 43 reviews)
mobility: 57%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 63%
HP Envy 15
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 1024 MB
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.37kg
Price: 1999 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 18 scores (from 22 reviews)
Review HP Envy 15 Notebook | Notebookcheck
They are around us. With the new Envy notebook HP finally dares to enter the premium multimedia segment, which is only sparsely populated by some brands so far. Here a hiqh-quality case with premium design and most up-to-date, powerful hardware are always high on the wish list. The price plays only a minor role and if it does, only to further strike the exclusivity of many a products. We point out how much value the HP Envy 15 offers for your money.
They are around us. With the new Envy notebook HP finally dares to enter the premium multimedia segment, which is only sparsely populated by some brands so far. Here a hiqh-quality case with premium design and most up-to-date, powerful hardware are always high on the wish list. The price plays only a minor role and if it does, only to further strike the exclusivity of many a products. We point out how much value the HP Envy 15 offers for your money.
HP Envy 15 review
Source: T3
It looks like the MacBook Pro, but performance doesn't quite match its rival. When HP refreshed its Envy range earlier this year, we were struck its design. The generous might suggest HP has borrowed a leaf from Apple's design book, the cynical might not be so kind, with the resemblance between this notebook and the MacBook Pro pretty obvious.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2010
performance: 50%
Source: T3
It looks like the MacBook Pro, but performance doesn't quite match its rival. When HP refreshed its Envy range earlier this year, we were struck its design. The generous might suggest HP has borrowed a leaf from Apple's design book, the cynical might not be so kind, with the resemblance between this notebook and the MacBook Pro pretty obvious.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2010
performance: 50%
The stylish and powerful Envy
Source: Star Techcentral
The HP Envy 15 is a classy notebook that has a lot going for it. It is a multimedia powerhouse that’s great for running all sorts of applications, watching movies, surfing and even playing games. Plus, its stereo speakers are pretty good as it delivers crisp, clear tunes. However, the Envy isn’t very portable and the battery life suffers due to its demanding processor and graphics chip. But the biggest issue with the notebook is the amount of heat it generates.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: performance: 90% mobility: 40% emissions: 40%
Source: Star Techcentral
The HP Envy 15 is a classy notebook that has a lot going for it. It is a multimedia powerhouse that’s great for running all sorts of applications, watching movies, surfing and even playing games. Plus, its stereo speakers are pretty good as it delivers crisp, clear tunes. However, the Envy isn’t very portable and the battery life suffers due to its demanding processor and graphics chip. But the biggest issue with the notebook is the amount of heat it generates.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: performance: 90% mobility: 40% emissions: 40%
HP Envy 15 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide
There is potential for high performance in this laptop with its interesting processor, but there's also enough niggles to make us cautious before making a recommendation. Given the high power demands of the CPU, this is still more of a desktop replacement, a static desk design which makes the separate optical drive an satisfactory solution over a regular integrated unit. And professional users may be turned off by the glossiness of the screen, its low resolution, or both.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide
There is potential for high performance in this laptop with its interesting processor, but there's also enough niggles to make us cautious before making a recommendation. Given the high power demands of the CPU, this is still more of a desktop replacement, a static desk design which makes the separate optical drive an satisfactory solution over a regular integrated unit. And professional users may be turned off by the glossiness of the screen, its low resolution, or both.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 15 review
Source: Techradar
The Envy laptops represent HP's latest premium range, and the Envy 15 is an extremely stylish laptop that successfully marries excellent performance with usability and portability. Nevertheless, this is a small blemish and the HP Envy 15 impressed us enormously with its style, performance and portability – the price is also competitive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The Envy laptops represent HP's latest premium range, and the Envy 15 is an extremely stylish laptop that successfully marries excellent performance with usability and portability. Nevertheless, this is a small blemish and the HP Envy 15 impressed us enormously with its style, performance and portability – the price is also competitive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 15
Source: PC Pro
With the arrival of its new high-end range of laptops, one manufacturer would have us believe that imitation truly is the most sincere form of flattery. Lightweight, slender and sheathed in aluminium – no, we’re not talking about Apple’s metal-framed MacBooks - HP’s Envy range comes dressed to impress. HP's Envy 15 takes on Apple at its own game, but proves sinful in all the wrong ways
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50% performance: 83% features: 50%
Source: PC Pro
With the arrival of its new high-end range of laptops, one manufacturer would have us believe that imitation truly is the most sincere form of flattery. Lightweight, slender and sheathed in aluminium – no, we’re not talking about Apple’s metal-framed MacBooks - HP’s Envy range comes dressed to impress. HP's Envy 15 takes on Apple at its own game, but proves sinful in all the wrong ways
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50% performance: 83% features: 50%
HP Envy 15 1060ea notebook review review
Source: Pocket Lint
The HP Envy 15 has some real strengths: the design is sensational, the keyboard is excellent and the power on offer makes this a really versatile machine. This has to be balanced against the lack of internal drive and poor battery life, which means that this is a PC that will complement your plush office or home better than it will accompany you on your travels. There is no doubting the style on offer however and it will look good wherever you put it and whatever competitor you sit it next to.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
The HP Envy 15 has some real strengths: the design is sensational, the keyboard is excellent and the power on offer makes this a really versatile machine. This has to be balanced against the lack of internal drive and poor battery life, which means that this is a PC that will complement your plush office or home better than it will accompany you on your travels. There is no doubting the style on offer however and it will look good wherever you put it and whatever competitor you sit it next to.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 15
Source: Laptop Mag
While it offers a brilliant screen, awesome performance, and a unique design, the Envy 15’s short battery life (with the standard battery), hot temperatures, and awkward keyboard will turn many buyers off. If you’re a graphics designer or video editor, the Envy 15 is more powerful than a 15-inch MacBook Pro, but you’ll probably prefer the Apple machine’s longer endurance and more comfortable keyboard and touchpad. And if you want to play games, the ASUS G51J, which is $300 less expensive, will be more to your liking. Overall, the Envy 15 has the guts to be a MacBook killer, but we’d like to see HP provide longer battery life—without adding 2 pounds of weight—and cooler temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Laptop Mag
While it offers a brilliant screen, awesome performance, and a unique design, the Envy 15’s short battery life (with the standard battery), hot temperatures, and awkward keyboard will turn many buyers off. If you’re a graphics designer or video editor, the Envy 15 is more powerful than a 15-inch MacBook Pro, but you’ll probably prefer the Apple machine’s longer endurance and more comfortable keyboard and touchpad. And if you want to play games, the ASUS G51J, which is $300 less expensive, will be more to your liking. Overall, the Envy 15 has the guts to be a MacBook killer, but we’d like to see HP provide longer battery life—without adding 2 pounds of weight—and cooler temperatures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 50%
HP Envy 15 'Lynnfield' Core i7 laptop
Source: Reg Hardware
It might be more accurate to refer to HP’s latest laptop as the ‘Apple Envy’, as the design of the machine so closely mimics that of Apple’s MacBook Pro range. But, to be fair to HP, it hasn’t simply copied Apple. Yes, the battery life is disappointing, but the Envy 15’s powerhouse performance and competitive price make this an impressive desktop replacement system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Reg Hardware
It might be more accurate to refer to HP’s latest laptop as the ‘Apple Envy’, as the design of the machine so closely mimics that of Apple’s MacBook Pro range. But, to be fair to HP, it hasn’t simply copied Apple. Yes, the battery life is disappointing, but the Envy 15’s powerhouse performance and competitive price make this an impressive desktop replacement system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 85%
HP Envy 15
Source: PC Mag
As I worked my way down the list of parts, everything about the HP Envy 15 ($1,800 direct) seemed as if it were a dream come true. An Intel Mobile Core i7 processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, and midrange ATI graphics card are parts that you would find in an extremely large media center or gaming rig—not in a 15.6-inch aluminum frame that bears a strong resemblance to the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (SD Slot). Every component that powers the Envy 15 is what performance dreams are made of, but heat, unfortunately, is an aggravating side effect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
As I worked my way down the list of parts, everything about the HP Envy 15 ($1,800 direct) seemed as if it were a dream come true. An Intel Mobile Core i7 processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, and midrange ATI graphics card are parts that you would find in an extremely large media center or gaming rig—not in a 15.6-inch aluminum frame that bears a strong resemblance to the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (SD Slot). Every component that powers the Envy 15 is what performance dreams are made of, but heat, unfortunately, is an aggravating side effect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 15
Source: Computer Shopper
The HP Envy line's name is wonderfully cheeky. While the intention is to imply that others will "envy" people who own these stylish, high-end laptops, the line's similarity in design to Apple's MacBook series makes for an amusing double meaning. Stylish enough to take on Apple's MacBook, the Envy 15 backs up its good looks with excellent performance, superb audio, and great ergonomics. If you don't need an all-day battery, this is a dream machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: Computer Shopper
The HP Envy line's name is wonderfully cheeky. While the intention is to imply that others will "envy" people who own these stylish, high-end laptops, the line's similarity in design to Apple's MacBook series makes for an amusing double meaning. Stylish enough to take on Apple's MacBook, the Envy 15 backs up its good looks with excellent performance, superb audio, and great ergonomics. If you don't need an all-day battery, this is a dream machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 93%
HP Envy 15-1030ef
Source: Digital Versus
"Artistically and technically superior. The HP Envy 15 Notebook PC combines Quad Core performance, a subtly engineered design, and a superior user experience for substance over flash discerning users will recognize." When HP goes after Apple's MacBook Pro, the result is a very handsome notebook that exudes quality, even if it lacks originality. While not the equal of its model--for battery life, noise level or display quality--the HP Envy 15 does offer excellent performance, unparalleled user comfort, and high-quality audio.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Versus
"Artistically and technically superior. The HP Envy 15 Notebook PC combines Quad Core performance, a subtly engineered design, and a superior user experience for substance over flash discerning users will recognize." When HP goes after Apple's MacBook Pro, the result is a very handsome notebook that exudes quality, even if it lacks originality. While not the equal of its model--for battery life, noise level or display quality--the HP Envy 15 does offer excellent performance, unparalleled user comfort, and high-quality audio.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP ENVY 15
Source: Mobile Tech Review
We can't help but be smitten with the HP Envy 15. It's a gaming powerhouse, a desktop replacement and more than powerful enough to keep us away from shopping notebooks for a few years. Yet it's gorgeous, very thin and light. Its unique looks and Apple-chic design make this one of the few gaming notebooks that you can take to a meeting without looking like boy-gamer redux. The machine's portability is somewhat compromised by the large power brick and is seriously compromised if you do indeed need an optical drive on the road and lots of battery power.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
We can't help but be smitten with the HP Envy 15. It's a gaming powerhouse, a desktop replacement and more than powerful enough to keep us away from shopping notebooks for a few years. Yet it's gorgeous, very thin and light. Its unique looks and Apple-chic design make this one of the few gaming notebooks that you can take to a meeting without looking like boy-gamer redux. The machine's portability is somewhat compromised by the large power brick and is seriously compromised if you do indeed need an optical drive on the road and lots of battery power.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 15 review
Source: PC Advisor
There is potential for high performance in this laptop with its interesting processor, but there’s also enough niggles to make us cautious before making a recommendation. Given the high power demands of the CPU, this is still more of a desktop replacement, a static desk design which makes the separate optical drive an satisfactory solution over a regular integrated unit. And professional users may be turned off by the glossiness of the screen, its low resolution, or both. Ultimately it’s a brave attempt to catch up with the MacBook Pro range, but like the 13in HP Envy, the Apple original pips it in many ways.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: PC Advisor
There is potential for high performance in this laptop with its interesting processor, but there’s also enough niggles to make us cautious before making a recommendation. Given the high power demands of the CPU, this is still more of a desktop replacement, a static desk design which makes the separate optical drive an satisfactory solution over a regular integrated unit. And professional users may be turned off by the glossiness of the screen, its low resolution, or both. Ultimately it’s a brave attempt to catch up with the MacBook Pro range, but like the 13in HP Envy, the Apple original pips it in many ways.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
HP Envy 15 im Test: Das Macbook für Windows-Nutzer
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 40% mobility: 40%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 40% mobility: 40%
Power-Notebooks
Source: c't - 4/10
Comparison, , Very Long, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: performance: 85% features: 70% display: 55% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 40%
Source: c't - 4/10
Comparison, , Very Long, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: performance: 85% features: 70% display: 55% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 40%
HP Envy 15
Source: PC Go - 2/10
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70%
Source: PC Go - 2/10
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70%
Test HP Envy 15 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 91% display: 73% mobility: 73% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 76%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 91% display: 73% mobility: 73% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 76%
HP Envy 15 im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 40% performance: 100% features: 80% mobility: 19% ergonomy: 52%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 40% performance: 100% features: 80% mobility: 19% ergonomy: 52%
HP Envy 15
Source: T-Online DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 40% performance: 100% features: 80% mobility: 19% ergonomy: 52%
Source: T-Online
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 40% performance: 100% features: 80% mobility: 19% ergonomy: 52%
HP Envy 15
Source: Jambitz
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Jambitz
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 15 thực thi vượt trội
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/26/2009
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/26/2009
Rating: Total score: 75%
HP Envy 15
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 30% display: 40% workmanship: 80%
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 30% display: 40% workmanship: 80%
HP Envy 15-1050nr
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15-1050nrProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 15-1050nr
Source: CNet
A big brother to HP's 13-inch Envy 13, this upscale 15-inch model crams more computing power into a midsize laptop than anyone outside of Alienware's m15x. And while that system is a 10-pound monster, the Envy 15 manages to be both slim and reasonably lightweight, partially by ditching the internal optical drive--an unusual move for a larger laptop. HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 50%
Source: CNet
A big brother to HP's 13-inch Envy 13, this upscale 15-inch model crams more computing power into a midsize laptop than anyone outside of Alienware's m15x. And while that system is a 10-pound monster, the Envy 15 manages to be both slim and reasonably lightweight, partially by ditching the internal optical drive--an unusual move for a larger laptop. HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2009
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 50%
HP Envy 15-1060ea
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15-1060eaProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 15-1060ea - 15.6in Laptop Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
Taiwanese ODMs and lower-tier manufacturers have long tried to ape Apple's design ethic in the hope of generating some publicity. Larger entities, such as HP, have been known to take some inspiration as well, but they generally shy away from more overt imitation for fear of being made to look a little silly. With its Envy range, however, HP has been more brazen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Taiwanese ODMs and lower-tier manufacturers have long tried to ape Apple's design ethic in the hope of generating some publicity. Larger entities, such as HP, have been known to take some inspiration as well, but they generally shy away from more overt imitation for fear of being made to look a little silly. With its Envy range, however, HP has been more brazen.
There's no denying the impulsive appeal of the Envy 15: it's an innovative, attractive and incredibly powerful machine. Unfortunately, though, it seems like a work in progress. Hopefully HP will nail the formula if and when it revisits the concept.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 60%
HP Envy 15-1130ef
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15-1130efProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:10, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 15-1130ef
Source: 01Net
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 15-1110ea
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15-1110eaProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 15-1110ea review
Source: PC Advisor
The HP Envy 15-1110ea is a beautiful laptop which oozes quality and comes with plenty of stylish design touches. Its more powerful and better equipped than the more expensive Apple MacBook Pro that it imitates, but its quad-core processor could prove overkill for many of us, making it hotter and shirt-lived off the mains.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: PC Advisor
The HP Envy 15-1110ea is a beautiful laptop which oozes quality and comes with plenty of stylish design touches. Its more powerful and better equipped than the more expensive Apple MacBook Pro that it imitates, but its quad-core processor could prove overkill for many of us, making it hotter and shirt-lived off the mains.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
HP Envy 15-3040nr
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 15-3040nrProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M 1024 MB
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 2.627kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 15 (Series) Envy 15-3040nr (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 12 scores (from 17 reviews)
HP Envy 15-3040nr Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
The Radiance Notebook. What makes this high-end multimedia laptop so great? For starters, how about its bright 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display? In this review, we scrutinize the latest HP 2012 Envy 15 and explain how it managed to miss an even more spectacular rating.
The Radiance Notebook. What makes this high-end multimedia laptop so great? For starters, how about its bright 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display? In this review, we scrutinize the latest HP 2012 Envy 15 and explain how it managed to miss an even more spectacular rating.
HP Envy 15 - 15 Inches of Envy
Source: Hardware Zone
Ultimately when you put everything together, the HP Envy 15 is actually a pretty good multimedia machine. It does what you need it to do, and does it well without any issues. For those focused on superficial aspects, it would seem to be emulating an Apple MacBook Pro, but as we've mentioned in the review, its color combination and other design elements do give it a slightly unique footprint.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 75%
Source: Hardware Zone
Ultimately when you put everything together, the HP Envy 15 is actually a pretty good multimedia machine. It does what you need it to do, and does it well without any issues. For those focused on superficial aspects, it would seem to be emulating an Apple MacBook Pro, but as we've mentioned in the review, its color combination and other design elements do give it a slightly unique footprint.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 75%
HP Envy 15 (2012 Version) Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper
The HP Envy 15 comes with a two-year warranty. We found that a pleasant surprise, considering that these days we seldom see any warranties beyond a year in consumer laptops.HP also didn't skimp on the bundled software for this machine. The HP Envy 15 offers decent performance and terrific audio in a stylish shell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Shopper
The HP Envy 15 comes with a two-year warranty. We found that a pleasant surprise, considering that these days we seldom see any warranties beyond a year in consumer laptops.HP also didn't skimp on the bundled software for this machine. The HP Envy 15 offers decent performance and terrific audio in a stylish shell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 15 notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide
With good looks and a solid configuration, the HP Envy 15 is a laptop that's worth considering. It's not overly expensive considering it's a premium model, but it's also not as refined as a premium model should be. We'd put in a touchpad with better reliability, a screen with less gloss, a slightly more solid keyboard and a better quality volume control, and we'd add a line input.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Good Gear Guide
With good looks and a solid configuration, the HP Envy 15 is a laptop that's worth considering. It's not overly expensive considering it's a premium model, but it's also not as refined as a premium model should be. We'd put in a touchpad with better reliability, a screen with less gloss, a slightly more solid keyboard and a better quality volume control, and we'd add a line input.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
HP Envy 15 review (early 2012)
Source: Engadget
Okay, time to get it out of your system. Say it with us: the Envy 15 unapologetically copies the MacBook Pro. Feel good, getting that off your chest? Excellent. Onto the business of evaluating the laptop for what it does. In some ways, the 15 improves on the notebook it so unsubtly imitates: it has a sharper (though imprecisely calibrated) display with wide viewing angles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2012
Source: Engadget
Okay, time to get it out of your system. Say it with us: the Envy 15 unapologetically copies the MacBook Pro. Feel good, getting that off your chest? Excellent. Onto the business of evaluating the laptop for what it does. In some ways, the 15 improves on the notebook it so unsubtly imitates: it has a sharper (though imprecisely calibrated) display with wide viewing angles.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2012
HP Envy 15 (early 2012)
Source: PC World
The new HP Envy 15 is a fairly slick all-purpose laptop, if a little on the bulky side. It has lots of great wireless and wired connectivity options, fantastic audio, a very useful analog volume dial, and a good keyboard. HP has two major issues to work out before I can recommend it, though. The first is the color-calibration problem on the otherwise very desirable display upgrade option, and the other is the terrible palm detection and stiff clicking on the touchpad. If the company can address those two sticking points, it will be easy to give the Envy 15 a thumbs-up.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
The new HP Envy 15 is a fairly slick all-purpose laptop, if a little on the bulky side. It has lots of great wireless and wired connectivity options, fantastic audio, a very useful analog volume dial, and a good keyboard. HP has two major issues to work out before I can recommend it, though. The first is the color-calibration problem on the otherwise very desirable display upgrade option, and the other is the terrible palm detection and stiff clicking on the touchpad. If the company can address those two sticking points, it will be easy to give the Envy 15 a thumbs-up.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 15 (Early 2012)
Source: Techreview Source
The HP Envy 15 has been updated with new features that only added to an already great machine. The 2012 refresh adds a backlit keyboard, volume control wheel and more. Performance is really top-notch thanks to the updated Intel Core i5-2450M CPU, 6GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techreview Source
The HP Envy 15 has been updated with new features that only added to an already great machine. The 2012 refresh adds a backlit keyboard, volume control wheel and more. Performance is really top-notch thanks to the updated Intel Core i5-2450M CPU, 6GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 15
Source: Mobile Tech Review
We really like the HP Envy 15-3040nr: it's a high performance yet portable laptop that's clad in metal and has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a higher end laptop. We like the dual HDMI and DisplayPort with the ability to drive multiple monitors, strong dedicated graphics, backlit keyboard and a full HD 1080p IPS display. Though I purchased the Envy for review purposes, I've decided to keep it as my main Windows machine. It's a fast and capable gamer and Photoshop machine that can run for 5 hours on AC power-- sweet. And I like the aluminum casing, sturdy build and easily accessible internals too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
We really like the HP Envy 15-3040nr: it's a high performance yet portable laptop that's clad in metal and has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a higher end laptop. We like the dual HDMI and DisplayPort with the ability to drive multiple monitors, strong dedicated graphics, backlit keyboard and a full HD 1080p IPS display. Though I purchased the Envy for review purposes, I've decided to keep it as my main Windows machine. It's a fast and capable gamer and Photoshop machine that can run for 5 hours on AC power-- sweet. And I like the aluminum casing, sturdy build and easily accessible internals too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
HP Envy 15
Source: CNet
One of the few consistent high-end Windows laptop lines, HP's Envy series has always impressed with its sharp design, high-end components, and (aside from the too-expensive very first models) reasonable prices. HP's Envy line has always been a reliable high-end PC laptop line, and this new redesign adds some useful features, such as a volume wheel, while keeping the upscale look and feel.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: CNet
One of the few consistent high-end Windows laptop lines, HP's Envy series has always impressed with its sharp design, high-end components, and (aside from the too-expensive very first models) reasonable prices. HP's Envy line has always been a reliable high-end PC laptop line, and this new redesign adds some useful features, such as a volume wheel, while keeping the upscale look and feel.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
HP Envy 15 (2012) Review
Source: Digital Trends
The evolution of the HP Envy line has been interesting to watch. It’s obvious that the engineers responsible for this laptop are learning as they go, improving the laptop with each version. With this new Envy 15 we see not only hardware improvements, but also a cleaner designer, a better keyboard and excellent audio. Battery life is impressive, as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Digital Trends
The evolution of the HP Envy line has been interesting to watch. It’s obvious that the engineers responsible for this laptop are learning as they go, improving the laptop with each version. With this new Envy 15 we see not only hardware improvements, but also a cleaner designer, a better keyboard and excellent audio. Battery life is impressive, as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 15 (2012) Review
Source: Laptop Mag
Like J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, HP's new Envy 15 is a strong reboot of a franchise that was getting a bit long in the tooth. We like the eye-catching redesign along with the bright, 1080p display, strong performance, and excellent audio. It's not the lightest laptop in its class--and it struggles a bit with the latest games--but those looking for a stylish multimedia laptop will find the Envy 15 to be one of the best money can buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Like J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, HP's new Envy 15 is a strong reboot of a franchise that was getting a bit long in the tooth. We like the eye-catching redesign along with the bright, 1080p display, strong performance, and excellent audio. It's not the lightest laptop in its class--and it struggles a bit with the latest games--but those looking for a stylish multimedia laptop will find the Envy 15 to be one of the best money can buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP ENVY 15 Review
Source: Slashgear
Is the ENVY 15 as good as the 15-inch MacBook Pro? No. But considering that for the hardware that we tested you’d have to spend nearly $2000 on an Apple machine, it doesn’t have to be. If you find yourself spending most of your computer time within the reach of an AC outlet, it’s tough to beat for power and media capabilities. I wish it was a little lighter and lasted a little longer, but as a desktop replacement and media consumption/creation specialist, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything with these kinds of specs, fit and finish in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/03/2012
Source: Slashgear
Is the ENVY 15 as good as the 15-inch MacBook Pro? No. But considering that for the hardware that we tested you’d have to spend nearly $2000 on an Apple machine, it doesn’t have to be. If you find yourself spending most of your computer time within the reach of an AC outlet, it’s tough to beat for power and media capabilities. I wish it was a little lighter and lasted a little longer, but as a desktop replacement and media consumption/creation specialist, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything with these kinds of specs, fit and finish in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/03/2012
Model: HP Envy 15-3040nr
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 74%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 74%
Test HP Envy 15-3000
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2012
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2012
HP Envy 15: schickes Alu-Notebook im Praxistest
Source: ZDNet DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: ZDNet
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
HP Pavilion ENVY15-3000 の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2012
Source: The Hikaku
JA→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2012
뛰어난 멀티미디어 성능으로 업그레이드 된 HP ALL-NEW ENVY 15 (성능편)
Source: Notegear
KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 92%
뛰어난 멀티미디어 성능으로 업그레이드 된 HP ALL-NEW ENVY 15 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2012
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2012
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HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830: Slower clocked Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and therefore also based on the 40nm RV740 chip (desktop HD 4700 series). Supports only DDR3 and GDDR3 instead of GDDRR5 in the HD 4860.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830: The HD 5830 is a slow clocked HD 5850 without GDDR5 support. Because of the 128 Bit memory bus, the used (G)DDR3 should be the bottle neck of this card.
AMD Radeon HD 7690M: Essentially a renamed Radeon HD 6750M, the Radeon HD 7690M shares many of the same specifications but with slightly higher DDR3 memory clock rates
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.
2670QM: Fast Quad-core processor clocked at 2.2-3.1 GHz based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
15.6: 15 inch display-variants are the standard and are used for more than the half of all notebooks. 15.4 inch display with 16:10 are the standard for notebook displays. However nowadays, more and more 16:9 displays with 15.6 inch appear. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.37 kg:
This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
2.627 kg:
76.11%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
