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This is HP's Answer To The Apple MacBook Pro: 2020 Envy 15 Creator Core i7 Review

Like an Omen 15, but white. HP is betting big on 4K AMOLED, faster GeForce RTX graphics, and cheaper starting prices to challenge the all-popular MacBook Pro series and attract more content creators.

Traditionally, the HP Envy series has always been the middle-ground solution between the budget Pavilion series and higher-end Spectre series. More recently, however, the manufacturer has been pushing it more towards the high-performance direction to cater to demanding multimedia users and content creators. The latest Envy 15 model is being marketed as a direct competitor to the Apple MacBook Pro series and therefore other GeForce-powered multimedia laptops like the Dell XPS 15, Gigabyte Aero 15, or Microsoft Surface Book 3 15.

Perhaps the defining feature of the 2020 Envy 15 is its uncommon GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q option which is not found on many other laptops. This GPU alone should give the HP significant performance boosts against most other multimedia laptops that tend to top out at "only" the GTX 1650 or 1660 Ti. Outside of the GPU, 10th gen Intel Comet Lake-H CPUs come standard alongside the optional 4K UHD AMOLED touchscreen or lesser UHD Graphics 630. Our specific configuration retails for about $1500 USD on HP.com.

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HP Envy 15-ep0098nr (Envy 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H 6 x 2.6 - 5 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 975 MHz, Memory: 1375 MHz, GDDR6, 451.67, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, 21-21-21-47, Dual-Channel
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 282 PPI, 10-point capacitive, Samsung SDC4145, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Soundcard
Nvidia TU106 - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: MicroSD
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19 x 358 x 237 ( = 0.75 x 14.09 x 9.33 in)
Battery
83 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 6-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Three speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, HP Command Center, Band & Olufsen Audio Control, McAfee LiveSafe, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 656 g ( = 23.14 oz / 1.45 pounds)
Price
1500 USD
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
83 %
08/2020
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
2 kg19 mm15.60"3840x2160
80.4 %
06/2020
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620
2.1 kg17.2 mm15.60"1920x1080
85 %
01/2020
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
i7-10510U, GeForce MX250
2.1 kg19.3 mm15.60"3840x2160
90.1 %
06/2020
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
i7-10875H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
2 kg18 mm15.60"3840x2400
86 %
12/2019
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
2 kg19.7 mm15.60"1920x1080
89.7 %
12/2019
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
i9-9880H, Radeon Pro 5500M
2 kg16.2 mm16.00"3072x1920

Case

It's been three years since we last checked out an Envy 15 clamshell and the latest model brings significant changes both inside and out. The newer design is smaller in footprint because of the thinner bezels but thicker in size because of the much faster processors inside. HP has also dropped the old "hooked" hinge design in favor of regular hinges akin to the MacBook Pro for a more professional no-frills look.

Hinge rigidity could be stiffer nonetheless. The lid tends to teeter a bit when adjusting angles which doesn't give a sense of longevity.

The system is slightly thicker and heavier than the MacBook Pro 15 while being slightly smaller than the MacBook Pro 16. Performance-per-volume favors the HP Envy because of its more powerful GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU.

Strong aluminum base could easily pass as a Spectre. Creaking and twists are minimal around the base
Strong aluminum base could easily pass as a Spectre. Creaking and twists are minimal around the base
Palm rest and clickpad areas are slightly elevated unlike on most other laptops
Palm rest and clickpad areas are slightly elevated unlike on most other laptops
Hinges opened to maximum angle (~140 degrees)
Hinges opened to maximum angle (~140 degrees)
Hinge rigidity is decent, but the display still teeters when adjusting angles
Hinge rigidity is decent, but the display still teeters when adjusting angles
Ventilation grilles all along the rear edge and most of the bottom panel
Ventilation grilles all along the rear edge and most of the bottom panel
Smooth matte and gray/silver finish hides fingerprints very well
Smooth matte and gray/silver finish hides fingerprints very well
380 mm / 15 inch 255 mm / 10 inch 18 mm / 0.709 inch 2.2 kg4.93 lbs361.2 mm / 14.2 inch 250 mm / 9.84 inch 19.3 mm / 0.76 inch 2.1 kg4.65 lbs358 mm / 14.1 inch 237 mm / 9.33 inch 19 mm / 0.748 inch 2 kg4.5 lbs355.2 mm / 14 inch 238.4 mm / 9.39 inch 19.7 mm / 0.776 inch 2 kg4.41 lbs358 mm / 14.1 inch 246 mm / 9.69 inch 16.2 mm / 0.638 inch 2 kg4.41 lbs349.3 mm / 13.8 inch 240.7 mm / 9.48 inch 15.5 mm / 0.61 inch 1.8 kg4.03 lbs344.72 mm / 13.6 inch 230.14 mm / 9.06 inch 18 mm / 0.709 inch 2 kg4.35 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity

Unlike the Dell XPS 17 or MacBook Pro 16 and their ludicrous number of Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Envy 15 offers a better variety of options. Its full-size USB-A and HDMI ports will indubitably come in handy whereas the aforementioned Dell or Apple systems rely heavily on adapters. There is no Kensington Lock, however.

Front: No connectivity
Front: No connectivity
Right: USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), 3.5 mm combo audio
Right: USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), 3.5 mm combo audio
Rear: No connectivity
Rear: No connectivity
Left: AC adapter, USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.0a, 2x USB-C w/ Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gbps)
Left: AC adapter, USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.0a, 2x USB-C w/ Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gbps)

SD Card Reader

The system integrates a MicroSD reader instead of a full-size one. Transfer rates are decent, but they're nowhere near as fast as what you'd get from the Dell XPS 15 series or Spectre x360 15 series.

Fully inserted MicroSD reader sits almost flush against the edge
Fully inserted MicroSD reader sits almost flush against the edge
SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
198.5 MB/s +193%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)
154.7 MB/s +128%
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
78.5 MB/s +16%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)
67.8 MB/s
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
197.9 MB/s +125%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)
183.5 MB/s +109%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)
87.8 MB/s
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
83.7 MB/s -5%

Communication

The Intel AX201 comes standard for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. We experienced no issues when connected to our Netgear RAX200 router.

WLAN module is not user-upgradeable
WLAN module is not user-upgradeable
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1622 (1486min - 1748max) MBit/s +29%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1260 (579min - 1376max) MBit/s
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s
1049 (862min - 1225max) MBit/s -17%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Broadcom 802.11ac
581 (533min - 616max) MBit/s -54%
iperf3 receive AX12
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1522 (1406min - 1631max) MBit/s +9%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s
1446 (653min - 1555max) MBit/s +3%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1400 (782min - 1528max) MBit/s
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Broadcom 802.11ac
817 (806min - 821max) MBit/s -42%
05010015020025030035040045050055060065070075080085090095010001050110011501200125013001350140014501500Tooltip
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1399 (782-1528)
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1240 (579-1376)

Webcam

Webcam with electronic shutter on
Webcam with electronic shutter on
Webcam with electronic shutter off
Webcam with electronic shutter off
ColorChecker
6.4 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
6.8 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
10.2 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
5.7 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
6 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
7 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
9.5 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
8 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Envy 15-ep0098nr: 7.17 ∆E min: 3.27 - max: 10.37 ∆E

Maintenance

The bottom panel is secured by just five T5 Torx screws and none are hidden underneath the rubber footing for easier serviceability.

Access to two SODIMM slots and two M.2 2280 storage slots
Access to two SODIMM slots and two M.2 2280 storage slots

Accessories and Warranty

There are no extras in the box other than the AC adapter and paperwork. Nonetheless, a wide range of optional accessories and docking stations are available from HP.

The standard one-year limited warranty applies with free 90-day phone support.

Input Devices

Keyboard

Unlike most other keyboards, the large fingerprint reader on the Envy 15 replaces the Fn key for better or worse. This "feature" is shared between the latest Envy x360 13 and Envy 17t as well. It's a comfortable typing experience so long as you can get used to this change.

The F12 key doubles as a hotkey for HP Command Center which you will want to access frequently for fan control and performance control.

Touchpad

(February 1, 2020 update: Corrected the size of the clickpad dimensions.)

The Precision glass clickpad is similar in size to the on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 (11.5 x 7.5 cm vs. 11.5 x 7.6 cm). Glide is smooth with almost no sticking even when moving at slow speeds. The main issue is that its integrated mouse keys are spongy with shallow travel and weak feedback when pressed. A firmer click would have made the clickpad easier and more reliable to use.

Backlight lights up all keys and their symbols. The white key caps don't contrast very well against the white backlight
Backlight lights up all keys and their symbols. The white key caps don't contrast very well against the white backlight
Clickpad works well for cursor control, but clicking is spongy and unreliable
Clickpad works well for cursor control, but clicking is spongy and unreliable
Satisfying key feedback feels slightly softer and shallower than on the Spectre x360 15. Clatter is moderate
Satisfying key feedback feels slightly softer and shallower than on the Spectre x360 15. Clatter is moderate
Cramped Up/Dn arrow keys. Some users may not like the fingerprint reader replacing the usual Fn key
Cramped Up/Dn arrow keys. Some users may not like the fingerprint reader replacing the usual Fn key

Display

HP advertises a 400-nit AMOLED touchscreen while our independent measurements show an average of 374 nits to be about 25 to 35 percent dimmer than the XPS 15 or MacBook Pro 16. HP is well aware of this brightness deficit and it says the Envy 15 makes up for it with the higher native resolution, faster response times, deeper blacks, and wider color space than the Apple alternative which we can confirm.

Interestingly, the screen is slightly grainier than what we are used to from a glossy display. Put up a completely white image at maximum brightness and the picture won't appear as sharp as a glossy Dell XPS 15. It's nothing drastic, but it's worth noting nonetheless.

HWiNFO is unable to identify the exact panel name as it only states the Samsung SDC4145 controller. Pulse-width modulation from 0 percent to 44 percent brightness is 240 Hz while pulse-width modulation from 45 percent to 100 percent brightness is 59.5 Hz which is similar in behavior to what we observed on the OLED XPS 15 and OLED Razer Blade 15. Perhaps not coincidentally, all of these laptops are using similar OLED panels from Samsung.

Users can choose between IPS 1080p matte 300 nits, IPS 1080p matte 400 nits, IPS 1080p glossy toucnscreen 400 nits, and AMOLED 4K UHD touchscreen 400 nits
Users can choose between IPS 1080p matte 300 nits, IPS 1080p matte 400 nits, IPS 1080p glossy toucnscreen 400 nits, and AMOLED 4K UHD touchscreen 400 nits
Side bezels are narrow, but the top and bottom bezels are much thicker
Side bezels are narrow, but the top and bottom bezels are much thicker
AMOLED subpixel array
AMOLED subpixel array
Absolutely no backlight bleeding due to the OLED panel
Absolutely no backlight bleeding due to the OLED panel
369.1
cd/m²
364
cd/m²
367.6
cd/m²
373.2
cd/m²
374.3
cd/m²
377.1
cd/m²
394.5
cd/m²
398
cd/m²
395.5
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Samsung SDC4145 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 398 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 379.3 cd/m² Minimum: 14.5 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 374.3 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.47 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 4.61
ΔE Greyscale 2.3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
100% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
87.8% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
99.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
100% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
88.5% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.09
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Samsung SDC4145, AMOLED, 15.60, 3840x2160
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
AU Optronics B156HW02, IPS, 15.60, 1920x1080
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
AU Optronics AUO30EB, IPS, 15.60, 3840x2160
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Sharp LQ156R1, IPS, 15.60, 3840x2400
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
LG Philips LP156WFC-SPU1, IPS, 15.60, 1920x1080
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
APPA044, IPS, 16.00, 3072x1920
Display
-52%
-20%
0%
-25%
Display P3 Coverage
88.5
39.28
-56%
68.3
-23%
89.7
1%
61.5
-31%
sRGB Coverage
100
58.8
-41%
94.3
-6%
100
0%
92.7
-7%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
99.9
40.58
-59%
68.4
-32%
99.8
0%
63.6
-36%
Response Times
-2812%
-4206%
-3890%
-3599%
15507%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
0.8 ?(0.4, 0.4)
39.6 ?(19.6, 20)
-4850%
56.8 ?(26, 30.8)
-7000%
54 ?(26.4, 27.6)
-6650%
48.4 ?(24.4, 24)
-5950%
52.4 ?(23.9, 28.5)
-6450%
Response Time Black / White *
2.7 ?(1.3, 1.4)
23.6 ?(12, 11.6)
-774%
40.8 ?(20.4, 20.4)
-1411%
33.2 ?(19.2, 14)
-1130%
36.4 ?(21.2, 15.2)
-1248%
34.9 ?(17.8, 17.1)
-1193%
PWM Frequency
242.7 ?(44)
131700
54165%
Screen
-36%
-3%
10%
-5%
34%
Brightness middle
374.3
261.2
-30%
284.6
-24%
557.9
49%
484.8
30%
519
39%
Brightness
379
248
-35%
285
-25%
541
43%
463
22%
477
26%
Brightness Distribution
91
92
1%
85
-7%
91
0%
82
-10%
86
-5%
Black Level *
0.38
0.25
0.39
0.26
0.39
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
5.47
5.4
1%
3.52
36%
4.54
17%
4.5
18%
2.28
58%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
8.22
16.31
-98%
5.56
32%
7.92
4%
7.55
8%
6.54
20%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
4.61
3.81
17%
3
35%
3.82
17%
1.19
74%
0.86
81%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.3
4.1
-78%
3.2
-39%
3.2
-39%
5.7
-148%
0.9
61%
Gamma
2.09 105%
2.53 87%
2.28 96%
1.99 111%
2.45 90%
2145 0%
CCT
6340 103%
6611 98%
7070 92%
6451 101%
6101 107%
6572 99%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
87.8
37.4
-57%
61.1
-30%
89.5
2%
58.7
-33%
78
-11%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
100
58.7
-41%
93.8
-6%
100
0%
92.8
-7%
Contrast
687
1138
1431
1865
1331
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-967% / -436%
-1410% / -607%
-1293% / -549%
-1210% / -523%
7771% / 4254%

* ... smaller is better

HP promises 100 percent DCI-P3 color coverage when configured with 4K OLED much like all other 4K OLED options on other laptops at the moment. Our own measurements show color space to be slightly wider on the HP when compared to the MacBook Pro 16 (88 percent vs. 78 percent AdobeRGB). Users can quickly toggle between sRGB, AdobeRGB, DCI-P3, or default by right-clicking on desktop.

vs. sRGB
vs. sRGB
vs. AdobeRGB
vs. AdobeRGB

X-Rite measurements show a well-calibrated display out of the box. Attempting to calibrate the panel ourselves even further would improve grayscale slightly from an average DeltaE of 2.3 to 1.1, but colors may take some more massaging to get right.

Grayscale before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Grayscale before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Saturation Sweeps before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Saturation Sweeps before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
ColorChecker before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
ColorChecker before calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Grayscale after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Grayscale after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Saturation Sweeps after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
Saturation Sweeps after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
ColorChecker after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)
ColorChecker after calibration (AdobeRGB mode)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
2.7 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 1.3 ms rise
↘ 1.4 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
0.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.4 ms rise
↘ 0.4 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 1 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 242.7 Hz ≤ 44 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 242.7 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 44 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 242.7 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The display backlight is not bright enough for comfortable use outdoors on a bright day. The glossy screen makes glare mostly unavoidable as well even when working under shade. If outdoor visibility is important, then the HP EliteBook series would be the better option for its super-bright 1000-nit panels.

Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Wide OLED viewing angles. The rainbow banding effect from extreme angles is a giveaway that this is not an IPS panel
Wide OLED viewing angles. The rainbow banding effect from extreme angles is a giveaway that this is not an IPS panel

Performance

There are no Core i3, Core i5, or ULV Comet Lake-U options as HP wants to position its latest Envy 15 as a high-performance multimedia laptop. However, users can still configure with only the integrated UHD Graphics 630 or the GTX 1650 Ti or GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q if desired.

Nvidia Optimus comes standard if configured with a GeForce GPU for automatic graphics switching. All benchmarks below were performed on HP Performance mode for the best possible scores.

System is never truly silent even set to its quietest mode
System is never truly silent even set to its quietest mode
HP Command Center shows 'No Internet Found' even though we were connected to the internet
HP Command Center shows 'No Internet Found' even though we were connected to the internet

Processor

While the Core i7-10750H in general isn't that huge of a leap over the Core i7-9750H, it runs surprisingly well on the Envy 15. Performance sustainability is excellent when running CineBench R15 xT in a loop as shown by our graph below. The Core i9-10885H is available for users who can benefit from having extra cores.

CineBench R15
CineBench R15
CineBench R20
CineBench R20
0651301952603253904555205856507157808459109751040110511701235Tooltip
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H); CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø1285 (1270.12-1293.49)
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045 GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø1119 (1098.09-1221.18)
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø1069 (1047.18-1166.18)
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H); CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø1105 (1057.31-1230.47)
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 -mmt1 | 7z b 4
Geekbench 5.5: Single-Core | Multi-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core)
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
4463 Points +45%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4257 Points +38%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
3713 Points +21%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Intel Core i9-9880H
3505 Points +14%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
3250 Points +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
3224 Points +5%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
3076 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1749 - 3325, n=43)
2848 Points -7%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
Intel Core i7-9750H
2643 Points -14%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
2272 Points -26%
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core)
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
509 Points +18%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
493 Points +14%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
485 Points +13%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
477 Points +11%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Intel Core i9-9880H
474 Points +10%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (431 - 504, n=43)
473 Points +10%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
Intel Core i7-9750H
434 Points +1%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
431 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
428 Points -1%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
409 Points -5%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
1962 Points +52%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1850 Points +43%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
1635 (1518.31min - 1635.12max) Points +26%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Intel Core i9-9880H
1623 Points +26%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1398 (1313.46min - 1397.77max) Points +8%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
1391 (1148.9min - 1390.72max) Points +8%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
1293 (1270.12min - 1293.49max) Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (804 - 1418, n=50)
1263 Points -2%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
Intel Core i7-9750H
1231 Points -5%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
971 (541.45min - 977.59max) Points -25%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
215 Points +9%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
204 Points +4%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
201 Points +2%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Intel Core i9-9880H
198 Points +1%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
197 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (184 - 213, n=45)
196.7 Points 0%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
186 Points -6%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
Intel Core i7-9750H
184 Points -7%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
178 Points -10%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
174 Points -12%
Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
473 Seconds * -34%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
473 Seconds * -34%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (322 - 587, n=43)
389 Seconds * -11%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
353 Seconds * -0%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
352 Seconds *
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
345 Seconds * +2%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
295 Seconds * +16%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
262.5 Seconds * +25%
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
244 Seconds * +31%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
5674 MIPS +26%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
5335 MIPS +18%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
5227 MIPS +16%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4504 - 5470, n=43)
5114 MIPS +14%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4666 MIPS +4%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
4629 MIPS +3%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
4629 MIPS +3%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
4505 MIPS
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
4471 MIPS -1%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
55064 MIPS +73%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
45679 MIPS +44%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
43786 MIPS +38%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
36693 MIPS +15%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
36383 MIPS +14%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (26040 - 37345, n=43)
33946 MIPS +7%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
31820 MIPS
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
28826 MIPS -9%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
28826 MIPS -9%
Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
1372 Points +8%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
1318 Points +3%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
1283 Points +1%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
1275 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1114 - 1333, n=43)
1263 Points -1%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1166 Points -9%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1108 Points -13%
Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
9100 Points +44%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
7799 Points +23%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
7634 Points +21%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
6335 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4443 - 6674, n=43)
6135 Points -3%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
5920 Points -7%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
5260 Points -17%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
15.31 fps +49%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
12.2 fps +18%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
10.8 fps +5%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.3 fps
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
10.2 fps -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (5.54 - 11.6, n=43)
9.61 fps -7%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
9.27 fps -10%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
7.8 fps -24%
SCHENKER Work 15
Intel Core i7-8750H
7.76 fps -25%
LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
64.1 s * -34%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (43.1 - 99.2, n=43)
53.3 s * -11%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
52.6 s * -10%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
52.4 s * -9%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
47.9 s *
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
28.6 s * +40%
R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
0.626 sec * -3%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (0.578 - 0.708, n=42)
0.611 sec * -0%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.61 sec *
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
0.603 sec * +1%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK
0.592 sec * +3%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.584 sec * +4%

* ... smaller is better

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1293 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
130 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
197 Points
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System Performance

PCMark scores are higher than most other multimedia laptops due largely to the powerful GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU. We recommend becoming familiar with HP Command Center as system performance and fan noise are intimately tied to this software.

PCMark 10 Standard
PCMark 10 Standard
PCMark 8 Home Accelerated
PCMark 8 Home Accelerated
PCMark 8 Work Accelerated
PCMark 8 Work Accelerated
PCMark 10
Score
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
5553 Points
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H, Apple SSD AP1024 7171
5500 Points -1%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
5125 Points -8%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4887 Points -12%
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4356 Points -22%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
4101 Points -26%
Essentials
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
10539 Points +13%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
9808 Points +5%
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
9613 Points +3%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
9477 Points +1%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
9359 Points
Productivity
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
7994 Points +3%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
7767 Points
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
7196 Points -7%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
7193 Points -7%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
6625 Points -15%
Digital Content Creation
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
6395 Points
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
4662 Points -27%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4178 Points -35%
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
3243 Points -49%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
2981 Points -53%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H, Apple SSD AP1024 7171
4900 Points +41%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4069 Points +17%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
3731 Points +8%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
3463 Points
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
3458 Points 0%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
3365 Points -3%
Work Score Accelerated v2
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
5359 Points +20%
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
5273 Points +19%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H, Apple SSD AP1024 7171
4812 Points +8%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
4633 Points +4%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
4540 Points +2%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4448 Points
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
3463 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
4448 points
PCMark 10 Score
5553 points
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DPC Latency

LatencyMon reveals DPC latency issues when opening multiple tabs on our home page. 4K UHD video playback is otherwise smooth and with no dropped frames.

DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
9856 μs * -89%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
5214 μs *
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4778 μs * +8%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i9-10980HK, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
1916 μs * +63%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
1154 μs * +78%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512
905 μs * +83%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
797 μs * +85%

* ... smaller is better

Storage Devices

HP uses the same Intel Optane H10 HBRPEKNX0202A SSD for both its Envy clamshell and Envy x360 convertible series. Standard NVMe options are available at configuration which we recommend over Optane for most general consumers due to price. You're likely not going to notice the advantages of Optane unless if you're a serious content creator working with tons of small 4K block file sizes.

AS SSD
AS SSD
CDM 5.5
CDM 5.5
Empty secondary M.2 slot for expansion
Empty secondary M.2 slot for expansion
Primary M.2 2280 SSD
Primary M.2 2280 SSD
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
SK Hynix PC611 512GB
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Apple SSD AP1024 7171
AS SSD
32%
49%
80%
Seq Read
1005
1220
21%
2072
106%
2531
152%
Seq Write
436.8
1152
164%
1486
240%
2289
424%
4K Read
51.5
52.3
2%
47.41
-8%
15.85
-69%
4K Write
88
146.6
67%
117.6
34%
39.88
-55%
4K-64 Read
517
652
26%
967
87%
1267
145%
4K-64 Write
839
847
1%
715
-15%
1749
108%
Access Time Read *
0.088
0.077
12%
0.057
35%
0.122
-39%
Access Time Write *
0.151
0.106
30%
0.096
36%
0.095
37%
Score Read
669
826
23%
1222
83%
1536
130%
Score Write
970
1109
14%
981
1%
2018
108%
Score Total
1972
2371
20%
2809
42%
4317
119%
Copy ISO MB/s
1173
2070
76%
1999
70%
1995
70%
Copy Program MB/s
769
571
-26%
627
-18%
584
-24%
Copy Game MB/s
1045
1219
17%
1001
-4%
1135
9%
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
26%
51%
48%
Write 4K
100.2
151.5
51%
123.3
23%
55.5
-45%
Read 4K
112.8
59.3
-47%
41.85
-63%
16.21
-86%
Write Seq
537
1424
165%
2054
282%
1959
265%
Read Seq
1270
1609
27%
1617
27%
1763
39%
Write 4K Q32T1
480.6
393.6
-18%
413
-14%
398.5
-17%
Read 4K Q32T1
364.9
369.4
1%
377.5
3%
648
78%
Write Seq Q32T1
1224
1946
59%
2705
121%
2727
123%
Read Seq Q32T1
2635
1934
-27%
3442
31%
3242
23%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
29% / 30%
50% / 50%
64% / 68%

* ... smaller is better

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 2635 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 1224 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 364.9 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 480.6 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1270 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 537 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 112.8 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 100.2 MB/s

Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

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GPU Performance

Though HP isn't marketing the Envy 15 as a gaming laptop, its GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU is wholly capable of playing the latest titles at 1080p. Raw performance is only about 5 to 10 percent slower than the regular mobile GeForce RTX 2060 as found on most dedicated gaming laptops. Upgrading from the GTX 1650 Ti or GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q option to our RTX 2060 Max-Q will net about 65 percent and 15 percent faster graphics performance, respectively, on top of any RTX-specific features.

3DMark results are 50 to 75 percent higher than the Radeon Pro 5500M as found on the MacBook Pro 16 to the noticeably faster graphics solution.

Running the laptop on HP Performance mode results in faster CPU performance when compared to the regular HP Default mode. Our Fire Strike Physics score, for example, would jump from 15002 points to 18040 points.

3DMark 11
3DMark 11
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike (Default power mode)
Fire Strike (Default power mode)
Fire Strike (Performance mode)
Fire Strike (Performance mode)
Time Spy
Time Spy
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
21121 Points +36%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), R7 2700X
19338 Points +24%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
18807 Points +21%
Eluktronics RP-15
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
16808 Points +8%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H
15578 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (14129 - 15650, n=4)
14900 Points -4%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, i7-8750H
14463 Points -7%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, i7-1065G7
13158 Points -16%
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, i7-8650U
10708 Points -31%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H
10399 Points -33%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H
9930 Points -36%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
7829 Points +32%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), R7 2700X
7732 Points +31%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
6312 Points +7%
Eluktronics RP-15
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
6280 Points +6%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H
5914 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (5357 - 5914, n=4)
5637 Points -5%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, i7-1065G7
5126 Points -13%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, i7-8750H
4734 Points -20%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H
3601 Points -39%
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, i7-8650U
3577 Points -40%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H
3364 Points -43%
2560x1440 Time Spy Score
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
8066 Points +33%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), R7 2700X
7878 Points +30%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
6610 Points +9%
Eluktronics RP-15
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
6600 Points +9%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H
6052 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (5390 - 6171, n=4)
5813 Points -4%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, i7-1065G7
4820 Points -20%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, i7-8750H
4763 Points -21%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H
3774 Points -38%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H
3629 Points -40%
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, i7-8650U
3575 Points -41%
3DMark 11
1280x720 Performance GPU
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
28900 Points +40%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), R7 2700X
26413 Points +28%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
25706 Points +25%
Eluktronics RP-15
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
22629 Points +10%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H
20572 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (18863 - 21105, n=4)
19881 Points -3%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, i7-8750H
18234 Points -11%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, i7-1065G7
17421 Points -15%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H
14725 Points -28%
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, i7-8650U
14254 Points -31%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H
12865 Points -37%
1280x720 Performance Combined
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
16347 Points +25%
Eluktronics RP-15
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, R7 4800H
13824 Points +6%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), R7 2700X
13742 Points +5%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (12071 - 15054, n=4)
13423 Points +3%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Radeon RX 5600M, R7 4800H
13126 Points +1%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H
13033 Points
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H
13027 Points 0%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H
12363 Points -5%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, i7-1065G7
9069 Points -30%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, i7-8750H
8855 Points -32%
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, i7-8650U
8135 Points -38%
3DMark 11 Performance
18109 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
25407 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
14259 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
6052 points
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The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Eurocom Sky X4C i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile
95.5 fps +52%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
79.1 (64min) fps +26%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Intel Core i9-9880H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
78.4 fps +25%
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop)
72.7 (61min - 82max) fps +16%
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
70.5 (55min) fps +12%
Dell G5 15 SE 5505 P89F
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Radeon RX 5600M
66.1 (62min - 70max) fps +5%
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
62.9 (58min - 67max) fps
Eluktronics RP-15
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
62.4 fps -1%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
61.9 (58min - 69max) fps -2%
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV-HN172
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
60.5 (51min - 68max) fps -4%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
  (51.2 - 62.9, n=4)
57.2 fps -9%
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
51.5 (45min - 58max) fps -18%
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
44.8 fps -29%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Intel Core i9-9880H, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M
38.8 (34min - 43max) fps -38%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
38.3 (29min) fps -39%
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
38.1 (34min - 43max) fps -39%
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
36.5 fps -42%
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20
Intel Core i9-9980HK, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20
29.4 (25min, 27P1 - 33max) fps -53%
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
12.2 fps -81%
0510152025303540455055Tooltip
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H): Ø52.9 (47-58)
low med. high ultraQHD4K
The Witcher 3 (2015) 310.8 209.6 119 62.9 45.5
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 141 129 120 114 83.2
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 139 79 61.3 43.6 24.9
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 103 90.7 77.4 59.3

Emissions

System Noise

The fans never idle even when set to the quietest settings through HP Command Center. Fan noise bottoms at 32.2 dB(A) against a background of 26.4 dB(A) to always be slightly audible no matter the onscreen load. It's not loud enough to be distracting, but don't expect this laptop to be as quiet as a typical Ultrabook.

Fan noise jumps noticeably when subjected to higher loads. Running Witcher 3 on the HP Default and HP performance power profiles would result in a fan noise of 50 .8 dB(A) and 53.7 dB(A), respectively, to be similar in range to many high-performance gaming laptops.

Cooling solution consists of two 55 to 60 mm fans and a vapor chamber
Cooling solution consists of two 55 to 60 mm fans and a vapor chamber
The fans are never truly silent, but pulsing behavior is thankfully not an issue
The fans are never truly silent, but pulsing behavior is thankfully not an issue
We can notice no electronic noise or coil whine from our test unit
We can notice no electronic noise or coil whine from our test unit
Accessible 2x SODIMM slots
Accessible 2x SODIMM slots
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: HP Performance mode)
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: HP Performance mode)
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
UHD Graphics 620, i7-10510U, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
GeForce MX250, i7-10510U, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, i7-10875H, SK Hynix PC611 512GB
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
Radeon Pro 5500M, i9-9880H, Apple SSD AP1024 7171
Noise
11%
14%
11%
8%
off / environment *
26.4
28
-6%
30.1
-14%
28.4
-8%
29.8
-13%
Idle Minimum *
32.2
28
13%
30.1
7%
28.4
12%
29.9
7%
Idle Average *
32.2
30.2
6%
30.1
7%
28.4
12%
29.9
7%
Idle Maximum *
32.2
31.5
2%
30.1
7%
28.4
12%
29.9
7%
Load Average *
48.3
35.7
26%
30.1
38%
46
5%
43
11%
Witcher 3 ultra *
53.7
39.7
26%
42
22%
45.4
15%
Load Maximum *
58.8
43.1
27%
42
29%
47.1
20%
46.1
22%

* ... smaller is better

Noise Level

Idle
32.2 / 32.2 / 32.2 dB(A)
Load
48.3 / 58.8 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 26.4 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2036.336.730.831.632.12530.431.230.431.832.43125.923.825.924.225.34025.427.125.723.125.65024.925.425.72425.66329.827.122.921.525.48026.425.22323.228.510026.324.320.720.929.912527.525.120.420.130.616028.725.419.819.130.92003128.52117.333.625033.630.221.317.437.331536.432.32219.840.740039.334.52216.34350041.135.922.815.845.863038.834.119.915.143.68003732.41914.341.6100038.83319.713.942.6125039.935.322.313.944.916004136.322.413.845.3200041.737.421.613.54625004338.822.113.647.3315043.938.620.11448.2400045.239.218.713.850.6500044.437.717.31449.9630041.633.715.213.848.7800036.829.514.213.844.81000032.624.813.913.740.41250030.52313.713.538.61600026.620.512.912.735.3SPL53.748.332.226.458.8N9.16.21.60.812.8median 38.8median 33median 20.1median 14median 43Delta5.55.631.45hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseHP Envy 15-ep0098nr

Temperature

Surface temperature development is largely symmetrical. Hot spots near the center can be as warm as 47 C to 51 C on the top and bottom sides of the laptop, respectively, compared to 41 C to 47 C on the MacBook Pro 16. The Envy 15 will feel more like a thin gaming laptop than an Ultrabook when under high loads in this regard.

Three sets of exhaust vents
Three sets of exhaust vents
AC adapter after running high loads for over an hour
AC adapter after running high loads for over an hour
Max. Load
 37.4 °C
99 F
47.6 °C
118 F
41 °C
106 F
 
 32.2 °C
90 F
46.6 °C
116 F
34.2 °C
94 F
 
 31.2 °C
88 F
29.2 °C
85 F
31.8 °C
89 F
 
Maximum: 47.6 °C = 118 F
Average: 36.8 °C = 98 F
39 °C
102 F
52 °C
126 F
36.2 °C
97 F
35.2 °C
95 F
45 °C
113 F
33.2 °C
92 F
32.2 °C
90 F
36.4 °C
98 F
31 °C
88 F
Maximum: 52 °C = 126 F
Average: 37.8 °C = 100 F
Power Supply (max.)  52 °C = 126 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 36.8 °C / 98 F, compared to the average of 31.2 °C / 88 F for the devices in the class Multimedia.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 47.6 °C / 118 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 52 °C / 126 F, compared to the average of 39.1 °C / 102 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.1 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 32.4 °C / 90 F, compared to the device average of 31.2 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 31.8 °C / 89.2 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-3 °C / -5.4 F).
System idle (top)
System idle (top)
System idle (bottom)
System idle (bottom)
Witcher 3 stress (top)
Witcher 3 stress (top)
Witcher 3 stress (bottom)
Witcher 3 stress (bottom)
Prime95+FurMark stress (top)
Prime95+FurMark stress (top)
Prime95+FurMark stress (bottom)
Prime95+FurMark stress (bottom)

Stress Test

When running Prime95 on HP Performance mode, the CPU would boost to 4.2 GHz with the fan kicking to gear once core temperature reaches 85 C. It eventually stabilizes at 4.0 to 4.1 GHz and at a core temperature of 86 C. If running the same test on HP Default mode, the CPU would stabilize at a much lower 2.1 GHz clock rate and 61 C core temperature instead. The performance differences between the HP profiles are therefore significant if running high processing loads.

Interestingly, average core temperatures when under extreme loads are not all that different from the MacBook Pro 16 even though the latter uses a slower Radeon GPU. When running Prime95 and FurMark, the CPU and GPU in the HP would stabilize at 88 C and 71 C, respectively, compared to 78 C and 79 C on the Apple.

Running on battery power will limit performance. A Fire Strike test on batteries would return Physics and Graphics scores of 11779 and 4440 points, respectively, compared to 18040 and 15578 points when on mains.

System idle
System idle
Witcher 3 stress
Witcher 3 stress
Prime95 stress
Prime95 stress
Prime95+FurMark stress
Prime95+FurMark stress
CPU Clock (GHz) GPU Clock (MHz) Average CPU Temperature (°C) Average GPU Temperature (°C)
System Idle -- -- 37 35
Prime95 Stress 4.0 - 4.1 -- 86 57
Prime95 + FurMark Stress 3.7 - 3.8 1065 88 71
Witcher 3 Stress ~2.7 1650 62 61

Speakers

Bottom-firing stereo speakers near front corners. There are grilles along the sides of the keyboard as well, but no audio comes from there which is visually misleading
Bottom-firing stereo speakers near front corners. There are grilles along the sides of the keyboard as well, but no audio comes from there which is visually misleading
Pink noise at maximum volume. Audio quality is lacking in both and nothing special. Loud volume settings will not vibrate the palm rests
Pink noise at maximum volume. Audio quality is lacking in both and nothing special. Loud volume settings will not vibrate the palm rests
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2031.630.831.62527.830.427.8312425.9244026.325.726.3502225.7226321.422.921.48023.92323.91002920.72912539.720.439.716049.319.849.320052.92152.925059.321.359.331563.72263.740064.92264.950066.622.866.663064.919.964.980069.41969.4100072.119.772.1125068.122.368.1160071.722.471.7200070.221.670.2250066.422.166.4315065.920.165.9400067.418.767.4500064.617.364.6630064.715.264.7800061.714.261.71000060.913.960.91250060.213.760.21600057.712.957.7SPL79.932.279.9N47.91.647.9median 64.7median 20.1median 64.7Delta4.634.635.335.132.931.831.83236.535.132.428.93328.936.328.848.32761.52752.924.860.92462.822.763.32269.521.267.82174.82075.919.472.718.97117.770.117.86917.671.817.668.117.671.417.673.717.670.417.571.617.671.617.669.617.459.717.583.630.662.51.5median 69.6median 17.84.72.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseHP Envy 15-ep0098nrApple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (79.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 33% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 59% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 21% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 74% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy Management

Power Consumption

All that graphics power comes at a cost as power consumption is more akin to a gaming laptop than a multimedia laptop. When running Witcher 3, for example, the HP would consume 125 W compared to 103 W or 93 W on the MacBook Pro 16 and Dell XPS 15, respectively.

We're able to record a maximum consumption of 194.6 W from the medium-large (~16.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm) 200 W AC adapter when running extreme loads. Fortunately, we can observe no battery draining issue when plugged in due to the hefty AC adapter which is more than what we can say for the Dell XPS 17.

Power consumption while running 3DMark 06
Power consumption while running 3DMark 06
Power consumption while running Witcher 3
Power consumption while running Witcher 3
Prime95 initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to about 153 W for about 50 seconds before falling slightly to stabilize at 136.9 W. This behavior coincides with our Prime95 Stress Test observations above
Prime95 initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to about 153 W for about 50 seconds before falling slightly to stabilize at 136.9 W. This behavior coincides with our Prime95 Stress Test observations above
Prime95+FurMark initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 195.6 W for about 4 minutes before falling to 176.6 W
Prime95+FurMark initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 195.6 W for about 4 minutes before falling to 176.6 W
Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.2 / 0.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 9.2 / 14.5 / 18 Watt
Load midlight 110.9 / 194.6 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H), AMOLED, 3840x2160, 15.60
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
i7-10510U, GeForce MX250, Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8, IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
i7-10875H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, SK Hynix PC611 512GB, IPS, 3840x2400, 15.60
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 i9 5500M
i9-9880H, Radeon Pro 5500M, Apple SSD AP1024 7171, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Power Consumption
58%
48%
15%
28%
20%
Idle Minimum *
9.2
4.3
53%
5.2
43%
5.7
38%
3.7
60%
5.2
43%
Idle Average *
14.5
7.2
50%
8.5
41%
13.5
7%
12.1
17%
10.7
26%
Idle Maximum *
18
7.5
58%
8.7
52%
19.6
-9%
17
6%
24.3
-35%
Load Average *
110.9
40.4
64%
65.6
41%
114.1
-3%
91.5
17%
84.4
24%
Witcher 3 ultra *
125.5
56.5
55%
93
26%
103
18%
83.9
33%
Load Maximum *
194.6
65.7
66%
92.4
53%
135.2
31%
102.3
47%
142.8
27%

* ... smaller is better

Battery Life

Runtimes are decent but not nearly as long as many other 15.6-inch laptops despite the large 83 Wh internal battery. The 4K UHD Dell XPS 15, for example, can last about 3 hours longer when under the same WLAN testing conditions.

Recharging from empty to full capacity takes about 1.5 hours. Unfortunately, the system cannot be recharged via USB-C.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
15h 00min
WiFi Websurfing
6h 01min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 37min
HP Envy 15-ep0098nr
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, 83 Wh
HP Envy x360 15-dr1679cl
i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, 55.67 Wh
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV
i7-10510U, GeForce MX250, 84 Wh
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i7 4K UHD
i7-10875H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, 86 Wh
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 i9 Vega 20
i9-9980HK, Radeon Pro Vega 20, 83 Wh
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 69 Wh
Battery Runtime
54%
69%
43%
90%
14%
Reader / Idle
900
1525
69%
1355
51%
1382
54%
1092
21%
WiFi v1.3
361
554
53%
646
79%
546
51%
687
90%
583
61%
Load
97
137
41%
173
78%
121
25%
59
-39%

Pros

+ easy serviceability; 2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 2280 slots
+ very fast graphics performance for the category
+ excellent CPU Turbo Boost sustainability
+ silver color hides fingerprints well
+ electronic webcam shutter
+ 4K UHD AMOLED options
+ sleek design

Cons

- fingerprint reader positioning may not be optimal
- integrated clickpad keys could be firmer
- MicroSD reader instead of full-size SD
- cannot recharge system with USB-C
- relatively large 200 W AC adapter
- loud fan noise under load
- average battery life
- no Kensington Lock
- DPC latency issues
- no IR camera

Verdict

In review: HP Envy 15 Creator ep0098nr. Test unit provided by HP
In review: HP Envy 15 Creator ep0098nr. Test unit provided by HP

HP has essentially reinvented its Envy 15 series. This latest model is completely different from the last generation version with almost all changes being for the better. Aside from the more professional look, easier serviceability, and new Core H-series options, the optional GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU is much faster than what the MacBook Pro 15 or MacBook Pro 16 can offer at the moment while costing less in the process which is exactly what HP wanted.

However, the gaming-level hardware means the Envy 15 also inherits many of the same drawbacks as a thin gaming laptop. Don't be fooled by its sleek Ultrabook-like look because this laptop will not run as long as your typical Intel UHD or GeForce MX-powered Ultrabook nor will it be as quiet or as lightweight. It's almost a gaming laptop in disguise even though it's marketed to content creators in much the same way as the Gigabyte Aero series. The 200 W AC adapter, for example, is significantly larger and thus more cumbersome to carry than for any Ultrabook. If users understand these inherent disadvantages, then they'll be happy with the new Envy 15 and its high level of performance considering the price and form factor. Otherwise, you'd be better off with a Spectre instead if your workloads consist mostly of web surfing and word processing.

There are a handful of adjustments we would like to see to make the Envy 15 better. USB-C charging support would be extremely useful for travelers as the large 200 W AC adapter can then stay home when it's not needed. Both the clickpad and hinges could be firmer to better reflect the high price of the new model. A less obtrusive positioning for the fingerprint reader would satisfy users who rely on the Fn key. 

Want a MacBook Pro but wish it had faster graphics, OLED, and more port options? Then the 2020 Envy 15 is worth looking into. No longer powered by ULV processors, the new Envy houses powerful gaming-like hardware options wrapped in an Ultrabook-like chassis to be a great middle-ground solution.

HP Envy 15-ep0098nr - 08/31/2022 v7
Allen Ngo

Chassis
81 / 98 → 82%
Keyboard
82%
Pointing Device
74%
Connectivity
64 / 80 → 80%
Weight
63 / 20-72 → 82%
Battery
69 / 95 → 73%
Display
86%
Games Performance
93 / 90 → 100%
Application Performance
88 / 90 → 98%
Temperature
87%
Noise
61 / 95 → 64%
Audio
77%
Camera
40 / 85 → 47%
Average
74%
83%
Multimedia - Weighted Average

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Allen Ngo, 2020-08-11 (Update: 2021-02-22)