Pros
- Intel Core i7 mobile processor
- Discrete Nvidia graphics processor
- 15.6-inch, 1920-by-1080-pixel display
Cons
- Heavy
- Lousy battery life
- Single-band Wi-Fi adapter
At A Glance
This notebook boasts a Core i7 processor, a discrete Nvidia GPU, and a 1920-by-1080 display. It's a very good value.
Manufacturer’s Description
It's a blockbuster in every way. The HP Envy TouchSmart 15 Notebook is optimized for touch and Windows 8, so you can enjoy it to the fullest. A stunning HD display brings movies and video calls to life. Beats Audio and amazing hardware make songs sound their best. The HP Envy TouchSmart 15. The perfect combination of entertainment and design.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Intel Core i7 - 4700MQ |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 4.0 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 8.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1600.0 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 15.6 inches |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Switchable |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Nvidia Geforce GT 740m |
| Secondary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD 4600 |
| Graphics Memory | 2.0 GB |
| Storage | |
| Drive 1 size | 24.0 GB |
| Drive 1 type | Solid-State Drive |
| Drive 2 size | 1000.0 GB |
| Drive 2 type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Drive 2 speed | 5400.0 RPM |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Wireless connection |
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| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 14.94 inches |
| Depth | 9.87 inches |
| Height | 1.18 inches |
| Weight | 5.62 pounds |
| Weight with Accessories | 6.9 pounds |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 Home |
| Other Features | |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 295.0 |
| Worldbench Version | 8.1 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:19 (hh:mm) |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 16.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 3021.0 score (higher is better) |
| Web Browsing | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 3123.0 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 4356.0 score (higher is better) |
| File Compression | 131.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 196.9 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing - GPU Accelerated | 111.1 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 132.5 seconds (lower is better) |
| Audio Encoding | 222.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Working power usage | 4.8 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 16.3 Watts |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| 3DMark, Ice Storm | 15656.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Firestrike Extreme | 507.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Cloud Gate | 7014.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Firestrike | 1037.0 score (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 67.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Crysis 3, Ultra Quality, 1024x768 | 36.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Bioshock Infinite, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 9.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Bioshock Infinite, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 58.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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