HP ZBook Create G7vsHP ENVY 13

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HP ZBook Create G7
ZBook Create G7

Quick Stats

The HP ZBook Create G7 delivers potent and efficient performance for demanding creative tasks easily.
The HP ZBook Create G7 boasts exceptional build quality, justifying its price tag and making it highly reliable.
The HP ZBook Create G7's excellent display is its standout feature, ideal for content creators and professionals alike.
The HP ZBook Create G7 features a premium built quality and potent performance with a sculpted design.
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HP ENVY 13
ENVY 13

Quick Stats

The HP Envy 13 delivers strong performance for its price with ease.
The HP Envy 13 boasts a solid aluminum build with good quality, but some limitations in upgradability.
The HP Envy 13's display offers good color accuracy and surprisingly bright visuals despite its cost.
The HP Envy 13 boasts impressive features including an aluminum chassis and Core i7 quad-core CPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ZBook Create G7
#627
HP ENVY 13
Winner
#622
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ZBook Create G7
#704
HP ENVY 13
#692
Winner
Display
HP ZBook Create G7
#424
Winner
HP ENVY 13
#684
Performance
HP ZBook Create G7
#370
Winner
HP ENVY 13
#512
Build
HP ZBook Create G7
#643
HP ENVY 13
#214
Winner
Features
HP ZBook Create G7
#755
HP ENVY 13
#374
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ZBook Create G7
HP HP ENVY 13
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel Core i7-1165G7
NVIDIA Quadro T1000 Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce MX450
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP ZBook Create G7

Strengths

Potent performance: The i7-10750H processor has ample power for most creative tasks you throw at it.
Premium built quality: The Zbook has a beautifully sculptured lightweight design, solid with very little flex and reassuringly smooth hinges.
Aweome audio: The Bang & Olufsen-tuned four speakers sound far better than most laptops on the market.
Perfect for adobe apps: The Rtx 2070 Max-Q GPU is stupidly quick outside of a dedicated gaming laptop, perfect for Adobe apps during the day and some decent high-setting gaming after hours.

Weaknesses

Toasty hull: The crate G7 gets very warm while downloading and installing programs underneath around the bottom vent and on the left.
Soldered ram: Unfortunately, the memory is soldered on so make sure you order the maximum your budget can stretch to if you need upgradable memory slots or more than the maximum of 32 gigabytes.
No webcam shutter: Strangely HP didn't include a mechanical webcam shutter or electronic shutter with some of their other models
Short battery life: Battery life is short of a full working eight hour day with general use, expect around six to seven hours

HP ENVY 13

Strengths

It's a lot of laptop for your money in terms of what you get not in terms of size and weight because it's very thin and very light
You get a pretty good deal with the core i7 quad core 15 watt ultrabooks CPU inside, 8 gigs of ram DDR4, and a 256 gig nvme SSD
The Microsoft precision trackpad is definitely a plus and it's a nice looking screen that's surprisingly bright, often 4k displays particularly with HP
Battery life on this will depend on when you get the full HD or the 4k display option, but it has a 53 hour battery which is healthy for your premium ultra book
The laptop has pretty good banging on some branded quad speakers which is a thing that HP has been doing

Weaknesses

You can't upgrade the RAM after the fact because it's soldered on
The rubber strips along the bottom are difficult to remove and may need to be replaced
It doesn't have Thunderbolt 3, but USBC offers an unprecedented display out hubs and all that sort of thing
Opening up the laptop is a bit of a pain due to the adhesive self-destructing rubber strips
The thermals are not perfect, with the laptop sometimes getting too hot to touch above the keyboard area
Read Full Reviews

HP ZBook Create G7

The HP ZBook Create G7 is a powerhouse mobile workstation designed specifically for content creators. This sleek device packs a potent punch with its Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU, making it an ideal choice for artists, videographers, and developers who demand top-notch performance from their machines. However, its premium price tag and limited battery life are notable drawbacks that may deter some users.

HP ENVY 13

The HP Envy 13 is a well-rounded laptop that balances performance with affordability. With a starting price of $750, this ultrabook packs a punch, featuring a Core i7 quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. Available in full HD or 4K display options, the Envy 13 is also thin and light, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a premium laptop without breaking the bank.

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