The HP ENVY 13-ab016nr is a beautifully crafted 13.3-inch laptop that has received praise for its aluminum design, excellent battery life, latest Intel processor and for its smooth glass trackpad. However, some users have commented on the fact that the memory is not upgradable and that its glossy display is highly reflective. The HP ENVY 13-ab016nr is also preloaded with loads of bloatware, and you might want to spend some time removing this when you first get this laptop.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Thin and light
- Bang and Olufsen audio
- USB 3.1 and USB Type-C ports
- Fast Charge technology
Cons
- RAM soldered to the board
- Possible hinge issues in the future
- Lots of bloatware
- Glossy display is reflective
Bottom Line
The HP ENVY 13-ab016nr offers great hardware in a tiny package and if you are after a good MacBook alternative then this laptop is well worth considering.
- Weight: 3.3 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
Critic Reviews
- Cnet March 10, 2016
HP's Envy 13 is a pretty good notebook, but why settle for good? Dell, Lenovo, and even HP sell better thin-and-light laptops.
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Full Specifications
Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz [View Benchmarks] |
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Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 [View Benchmarks] |
Graphics Type | Integrated |
Graphics Memory | Shared |
RAM | 8GB DDR3 SDRAM |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
Weight | 3.3 lbs |
Battery Life | 14 hours |
Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
Display Size | 13.3 inch |
Display Type | IPS |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Display Technology | LED backlight | In-plane switching | Gloss |
Connectivity | 1 x USB-C | 2 x USB 3.1 (Super Speed) | 1 x HDMI | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Audio | Stereo speakers | B&O PLAY |
Webcam | 720p HD |
Additional Features | microSD card reader |
Dimension (LxWxH) | 12.8 x 8.9 x 0.6 |
Warranty | 1 year |