• Angled front view of the Lenovo Yoga 6 in tent mode facing left
    Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8

    The Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 is an excellent budget Windows convertible, sporting options for the Ryzen 5 7530U and the Ryzen 7 7730U CPUs. The convertible also has a sleek aluminum design that includes a 1080p webcam, and a 16:10 aspect ratio display.

    Pros
    • Significantly more affordable (at MSRP)
    • More unique design, particularly in the fabric model
    • 15W processors should deliver better performance
    • More ports, including HDMI
    Cons
    • The webcam and display aren't as good
    • Build quality won't feel as premium
    • No Thunderbolt
  • Angled front view of the HP Envy x360 13 in laptop mode facing left
    HP Envy x360 13 (2022, Intel)

    The 2022 HP Envy x360 is a portability-focused convertible with Intel 9W processors and a large battery, plus a 16:10 display that makes it great for getting work done. it's a great laptop for almost anyone.

    Pros
    • Thunderbolt support allows for greater expansion
    • 5MP webcam is one of the best on the market
    • Optional OLED display
    • Premium build quality
    Cons
    • 9W processors can impact performance for more demanding users
    • It looks boring, like most silver laptops
    • No HDMI or DisplayPort

The Lenovo Yoga 6 was one of our favorite convertibles of 2022, and Lenovo introduced a refreshed model for 2023. Outside of improved performance, there isn't a lot that's new here, but it's already building on such a strong foundation that it's hard to complain. But if you're considering buying a new laptop, you might find yourself trying to choose between the 2023 Lenovo Yoga 6 and the HP Envy x360 (2022), which is another great convertible but is more premium.

The HP Envy x360 comes in both 13-inch and 15-inch models, but we're going to be focusing on the smaller one because that's the same size as the Yoga 6. If you're considering something bigger, you probably already know the Yoga 6 isn't for you. With that out of the way, let's get started.

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 (2022): Pricing and availability

The Lenovo Yoga 6 was first announced at CES 2023 in early January, but the laptop isn't set to launch until April. As tends to be the case with Lenovo's laptops, it will likely launch first on the company's own website, but you should also be able to find it later on at retailers like Best Buy. Pricing will start at $730 and it will go up from there depending on the configuration you want.

As you can expect, last year's HP Envy x360 is already available to buy at HP and multiple retailers. It launched in the second half of 2022 starting at $900. It is more expensive than Lenovo's laptop. However, you can often find discounts on it now that it's been available for a few months.


  • Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8HP Envy x360 13 (2022, Intel)
    BrandLenovoHP
    StorageUp to 1TB SSDUp to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
    CPUUp to AMD Ryzen 7 7730UUp to Intel Core i7-1250U
    MemoryUp to 16GB LPDDR4x 4266MHzUp to 16GB LPDDR4X
    Operating SystemWindows 11Windows 11 Home
    Battery59Whr battery66.5Wh battery
    Ports2 x USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 1), 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card reader2 X Thunderbolt 4, 2 X USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card reader
    CameraFull HD 1080p webcam with Windows Hello5MP front-facing webcam with HP GlamCam, Windows Hello
    Display (Size, Resolution)13.3-inch IPS, Full HD+ (1920 x 1200), 100% sRGB, 300 nits, touch13.3-inch, up to 2.8K OLED, 400 nits (SDR)
    WeightStarting at 3.02 pounds2.95 pounds
    GPUAMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)Intel Iris Xe graphics (integrated)
    NetworkWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.2
    SpeakersDual 2W Stereo speakersDual speakers with HP Audio Boost, Audio by Bang & Olufsen
    PriceStarting at $729.99Starting at $899.99
    ModelYoga 6 13ABR8Envy x360 13t-bf000
    Power45W USB-C Power Adapter, supports Rapid Charge Boost65W USB-C Power Adapter

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 13 (2022): Both have great performance

In terms of performance, these two laptops trade blows, especially during more basic day-to-day use. The Lenovo Yoga 6 comes with AMD Ryzen 7030U series processors, with up to a Ryzen 7 7730U. While they're branded as new, these models are essentially identical to the processors AMD released last year under the Ryzen 5025U series. So, while we don't have benchmarks for these new processors yet, we can find scores for the old ones to get an idea of how they'll perform.

Front view of the Lenovo Yoga 6 with the lid open at 90 degrees, showing the Windows 11 desktop

On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 comes with 12th-generation Intel Core processors from the U9 series. You can go up to an Intel Core i7-1250U, with 10 cores and 12 threads. We can see the average scores for these processors in Geekbench 5 and 6 below, as well as our own testing results from the HP Envy x360 13 review. You can see that our review unit performed significantly above the average for these processors, so it's worth keeping in mind how cooling and other factors can affect these scores in individual devices.

AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (average)

Intel Core i5-1230U (average)

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (average)

Intel Core i7-1250U (average)

HP Envy x360 (2022) Intel Core i7-1250U (as tested)

Geekbench 5 (single/multi-core)

1,465 / 6,339

1,285 / 4,679

1,486 / 6,807

1,387 / 5,183

1,655 / 7,425

Geekbench 6 (single/multi-core)

1,715 / 6,455

1,773 / 5,820

1,868 / 7,077

1,639 / 4,910

There are a couple of important things to remember, though. Because the HP Envy x360 has 9W processors, that means they can't hold their top speed for very long, so performance will start to go down for more demanding tasks, like photo editing. Geekbench 5 is a short benchmark, so the scores don't always reflect that. On the other hand, AMD processors tend to perform significantly worse when laptops aren't connected to AC power. There are pros and cons to both sides here.

The integrated AMD Radeon GPU in the Yoga 6 is better than Intel's Iris Xe graphics.

Based on our testing, battery life can vary quite a bit. On the HP Envy x360, you can get between 4.5 and 5.5 hours with the keyboard backlight on, but it can go well over eight hours with it off. The Lenovo Yoga 6 consistently gave us between 5 and 6 hours of battery life.

Neither of these laptops is meant for gaming, but the integrated AMD Radeon GPU in the Yoga 6 is better than Intel's Iris Xe graphics. On that note, Thunderbolt support on the Envy x360 means you can use an external GPU if you want to play more demanding games. You can't do that with Lenovo's laptop.

The HP Envy x360 13 seen at a right-side angle with the lid open at about 60 degrees. The laptop is sitting on a wooden table with grass in the background

You can buy both the Lenovo Yoga 6 and HP Envy x360 with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, but HP's laptop starts with 512GB at the base model, compared to the 256GB with the Yoga 6, which helps make up some of the price difference. Also, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds for the SSD, while the Envy x360 has the option for a PCIe 4.0 SSD. The difference in speed shouldn't be significant for most daily tasks, though.

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 13 (2022): HP's laptop has an optional OLED display

The Lenovo Yoga 6 and HP Envy x360 have very similar displays. They're the exact same size, both come in a 16:10 aspect ratio, and both start with a Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution. However, HP's display is brighter — 400 nits compared to 300 nits.

Close-up view of the Lenovo Yoga 6's display showing the Windows 11 desktop

Perhaps most importantly, the base display is the only one available for the Yoga 6. HP has a couple of upgrade options available for the Envy x360. You can upgrade to a Quad HD+ (2569 x 1600) IPS panel, or, if you want the next experience, you can go up to a 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED panel. On top of being the sharpest display of the bunch, using OLED means you get true black and more vivid colors, which you just can't match with an IPS panel.

Of course, these upgrades cost money, and at the base level, the two models are fairly similar. But HP allows you to get a much better screen if you can afford it.

HP allows you to get a much better screen if you can afford it.

The Envy x360 also has a better webcam. Both the Envy x360 and the Yoga 6 will do 1080p video, but because of its 5MP sensor, the Envy x360 can actually zoom in on you without losing quality because it's just cropping the frame instead of making the pixels bigger. Both laptops support Windows Hello facial recognition.

Close-up view of the webcam and IR sensor on the HP Envy x360 13

As for audio, the experience should be similar since both laptops have dual stereo speakers. You might enjoy the Lenovo Yoga 6 more, though, since it has speakers that fire up directly at you.

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 (2022): The Yoga 6 looks more interesting

HP may have points in its favor in terms of the display, but Lenovo really steals the show when it comes to looks. The Lenovo Yoga 6 comes in a subdued dark teal colorway, but it comes in two flavors. One has an aluminum lid and a plastic bottom, while the other has a fabric-covered lid. You can choose the more traditional aluminum design, but the fabric lid makes the Yoga 6 much more interesting, and it's something you don't see a lot of laptops do. Even with the aluminum lid, the dark teal colorway slightly differs from the norm.

HP, for its part, sticks with the classic silver look most of its laptops have. The Envy x360 is made from aluminum, and it feels premium but doesn't really stand out in terms of looks. You might like that, but we must appreciate that Lenovo is trying something different.

The HP Envy x360 is slightly thinner and lighter, however. It starts at 2.95 pounds against the Yoga 6's 3.02 pounds, and it measures just 16mm thin, which is over 1mm thinner than the Yoga 6. It probably won't make a huge difference in portability, but it's worth mentioning.

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 13 (2022): Ports and connectivity

Rounding things out with ports, the two laptops aren't too different at first glance, but each has a unique advantage. The Lenovo Yoga 6 includes two USB Type-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader.

Most of that also applies to the HP Envy x360, except it's missing the HDMI port, which makes the Yoga 6 a little more versatile. On the flip side, the USB-C ports on the Envy x360 come with Thunderbolt 4 support, which enables support for much more advanced docking stations, high-bandwidth monitors, and external GPUs.

That's a big advantage, but it also assumes you're willing to spend much more money on compatible accessories and adapters. It's fair to say that the Yoga 6 is a bit more versatile for most people since you're more likely to have an HDMI monitor or TV than a Thunderbolt monitor or dock. But if you're ready to embrace Thunderbolt, there's a new world of possibilities.

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In terms of wireless connectivity, the two laptops are similar. Both support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, though the Envy x360 supports the newer Wi-Fi 6E standard.

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 (2022): Which should you buy?

As with any other comparison you might do, there are pros and cons to each option. The HP Envy x360 might offer better day-to-day performance on battery power, and you can also get a bit faster SSD performance. However, the biggest advantage of HP's laptop is the display, which is not only brighter but also gives you options for much sharper displays, including a beautiful OLED panel. It has a better camera, too. Overall, if you have the budget for it, the HP Envy x360 is likely better for you.

Angled front view of the HP Envy x360 13 in laptop mode facing left
HP Envy x360 13 (2022, Intel)

The 2022 HP Envy x360 is a portability-focused convertible with Intel 9W processors and a large battery, plus a 16:10 display that makes it great for getting work done. it's a great laptop for almost anyone.

On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a much more interesting design, though that's subjective. It also has an HDMI port that makes it a little more versatile for most people. The HP Envy x360 has Thunderbolt as an advantage, but you have to invest quite a bit to get into that ecosystem. Plus, if you want to get into some light gaming, the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics offer a better experience, too.

Angled front view of the Lenovo Yoga 6 in tent mode facing left
Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8

The Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 is an excellent budget Windows convertible, sporting options for the Ryzen 5 7530U and the Ryzen 7 7730U CPUs. The convertible also has a sleek aluminum design that includes a 1080p webcam, and a 16:10 aspect ratio display.

At the end of the day, we'd say the Lenovo Yoga 6 is the better budget-oriented laptop, but the HP Envy x360 is better as a premium product thanks to its upgrade options and Thunderbolt support. The starting price of the laptops reflects that difference in class, but since you can find the HP Envy x360 with some big discounts, that one might be the better choice for most potential buyers.

Either way, only the HP Envy x360 is available right now, and the Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) isn't set to launch until April. If you want to look at a few more options, check out the best HP laptops and the best Lenovo laptops.