The HP Envy 17.3-inch laptop comes with the latest 12th-generation Intel Core processor and is a choice between an Nvidia GeForce GPU or Intel Iris Xe graphics. With a 17.3-inch display, it is the ideal laptop for productivity.
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Runs on Windows 11Runs on Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro -
High-end processorUp to 12th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor can be configured -
Runs on Nvidia or Intel graphicsCan be configured with Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 or Intel Iris Xe graphics
Introduction
The HP Envy 17.3-inch laptop is the HP Envy 16-inch sibling, coming with a larger screen but less horsepower in the form of an Intel Core i7 processor instead of an i9.
Pitch it as a productivity device, HP says it is ideal for people who prefer to work on a larger screen – although I feel that the generous proportions of the unit may limit its use as a portable device.
I spent a little time with the HP Envy 17.3-inch during a press event, so only the design of the laptop and the glasses in this hands-on will cover, not the battery life or performance. We will update this page when we get the final version of this machine in full review.
Price and release date
The HP Envy 17.3-inch laptop starts at 1099.99, and is expected to be available for purchase in May. We will be sure to provide an update after we confirm the UK and European pricing as well as provide more specific release dates by region.
Design and screen
- 17.3-inch display
- Available in Natural Silver
- Good selection of ports
- Brightness up to 400 nits
The HP Envy 17.3-inch is available in three different flavor screens, though all 17.3-inch with 100% sRGB coverage, HP compliant and edge-to-edge glass. There is a 400-nit variant that packs a 3840 x 2160 resolution and low blue light, the other two 300 nit 1920 x 1080 resolution. Net is a measure of brightness.
The screen-to-body ratio is 86.25%, the device looks super-slick, and I’m happy with the amount of content I can fit on the screen. From my brief test period, I thought the screen would look super-vibrant and colorful, and its generous size would make it ideal for anyone with multiple tabs and window openings.
Weighing in at 2.4kg, I don’t think the Jealous 17.3-inch laptop would be ideal for hybrid workers – and I wasn’t able to carry it comfortably with one hand. While this is likely to fit most backpacks, I doubt it would be easy to manage as an on-the-go device. It is much more suitable as a stationary work or home machine.
The keyboard and touchpad fascinated here. The response from both was decent – the keyboard was very easy to type and I could turn the tabs without delay, indicating that it would be a great productive laptop.
Available in Natural Silver, the NV17.3 presents an air of professionalism, although I’m a little disappointed that it didn’t come with more color options – like the Sage Green color variant of the Acer Spin 5. However, the machine comes with a decent selection of ports – two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, three Superspeed USB Type-A, an SD card reader, HMDI 1.2 and a 3.5mm audio jack. This makes it ideal for anyone who needs to transfer large amounts of data or video content.
Performance
- Up to 12th-Gen Intel Core i7
- Nvidia or Intel graphics
- Storage up to 1TB
- Up to 32GB RAM
Envy 17.3 runs on Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro. There are two different CPU options, which you can find below:
- 12th generation Intel Core i7-1260P
- 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P
For GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 laptop has a choice of GPU or Intel Iris Xe graphics. Depending on the combination of interiors, we expect the Nvidia 17.3 to be a very productive laptop, with the Nvidia GPU adding the ability to be involved in creating some kind of content like photo editing or drawing.
It can be configured up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB PCle SSD, which should be enough for most workers and manufacturers. HP claims that this laptop can last up to 8 hours 45 minutes during normal use and up to 13 hours for video playback. We haven’t been able to test these claims, although if it did, Envy 17.3 would work well for an education setting or productivity.
The laptop will come with a 65W or 90W USB-C power adapter and pack a 55Wh battery, HP claims that this Envy supports fast charging with 50% top-up in 30 minutes.
First impression
The HP Envy 17.3-inch looks like a larger version of the new HP Envy 16-inch laptop, but with a little downgrade space. From my short time with the device, it is a smooth and professional looking device, it seems to be ideal for productivity and educational use. The big screen is great for opening multiple tabs and windows at once on-screen; However, the combination of its dimensions with the heavy weight of the device suggests that the NV17.3 will not work as well as the HP NV16 as a portable device.
Still, anyone looking for a high-end laptop to keep should consider the Envy 17.3, while those looking for the latest 12th-generation Intel i9 processors and better portability should look at the HP Envy 16.
HP Envy 17.3-inch laptop space
You can see a complete breakdown of laptop glasses and how they compare to their younger siblings in the table below.
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