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#8 in Laptops Under $1000

HP Envy 16

Name: HP Envy 16
Brand: HP
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

$949.00 – $999.00

16-inch 2.5K IPS display with Intel Core Ultra 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5, and 512GB SSD for creative workflows. Dedicated GPU and large display make it the best balance of power and portability under $1000.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.8

User Sentiment

8.1

Value Score

8.8

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.2

Community

8.2

Availability

8.9

Pros

RTX 4050 GPU for creative work
RTX 4050 GPU for creative work
Large 16-inch 2.5K display
Large 16-inch 2.5K display
HP premium build and design
HP premium build and design

Cons

Heavy at 5.7 pounds
Heavy at 5.7 pounds
Battery life drops under GPU load
Battery life drops under GPU load

Don't buy this if…

The RTX 4050 drains the battery quickly under load; expect 3-4 hours of battery life during GPU-intensive tasks versus 8+ hours for light work.
The RTX 4050 drains the battery quickly under load; expect 3-4 hours of battery life during GPU-intensive tasks versus 8+ hours for light work.