HP Envy x360 2-in-1 vs Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9: Similar on the surface, with a major difference under the hood

A split image showing the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 on the left and the Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 on the right.

One seemingly small difference between the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 and the Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 led to a drastic difference in performance that could make or break your decision between these two laptops. 

There are many factors to consider when choosing a new laptop, from price to battery life to aesthetics. The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 and Lenovo Slim 7i are both mainstream laptops in the mid-range price bracket, with slim steel gray designs and Intel Core Ultra processors. However, despite those similarities, these two laptops showed significant differences in our benchmark tests.