We love the HP Envy x360 13 convertible 2-in-1 for its excellent build quality, awesome display, and fine performance and battery life. It\u2019s a hard laptop to beat, especially with a starting price of $700.<\/p>\n
Enter the Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip, and 2-in-1 that\u2019s similar to the Envy in many respects. But it\u2019s also $500 more fully configured. Is it worth the extra money?<\/p>\n
Specs and configurations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nHP Envy x360 13<\/strong><\/td>\nAsus ZenBook S 13 Flip<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n11.75 inches x 8.46 inches x 0.63 inches<\/td>\n 11.67 inches x 8.26 inches x 0.59 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nWeight<\/strong><\/td>\n2.95 pounds<\/td>\n 2.43 pounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nProcessor<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Core i5-1230U
Intel Core i5-1250U<\/td>\n Intel Core i7-1240P
Intel Core i7-1260P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nGraphics<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Iris Xe<\/td>\n Intel Iris Xe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nRAM<\/strong><\/td>\n8GB LPDDR4x
16GB LPDDR4x<\/td>\n 8GB LPDDR5
16GB LPDDR5
32GB LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDisplay<\/b><\/td>\n 13.3-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS
13.3-inch 16:10 WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS
13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED<\/td>\n 13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStorage<\/strong><\/td>\n512GB PCIe SSD
1TB PCIe SSD<\/td>\n 512GB PICe 4.0 SSD
1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTouch<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPorts<\/strong><\/td>\n2 x USB-C4 with Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
1 x microSD card reader<\/td>\n 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
1 x microSD card reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nWireless<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2<\/td>\n Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nWebcam<\/strong><\/td>\n5MP with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello<\/td>\n 1080p with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOperating system<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 11<\/td>\n Windows 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nBattery<\/strong><\/td>\n66 watt-hours<\/td>\n 67 watt-hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPrice<\/strong><\/td>\n$700+<\/span><\/td>\n $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nRating<\/strong><\/td>\n4.5 out of 5 stars<\/td>\n 4 out of 5 stars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nThe HP Envy x360 13 has several configurations available, starting at just $700 for a Core i5-1230U, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a WUXGA IPS display. That\u2019s a bargain price for a great midrange and near-premium laptop. Ramp up the configuration to a Core i7-1250U, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 2.8K OLED display, and you\u2019re only spending $1,100. That, too, is a great price for a very well-configured laptop.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s just one configuration of the Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip, and it\u2019s not net available for sale. It\u2019s $1,500 for a Core i7-1260P, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 2.8K OLED display. That\u2019s a full $500 more than the similarly equipped Envy, making the ZenBook a very premium option.<\/p>\n
Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"HP](\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hp-envy-13-x360-01.jpg?fit=720%2C720&p=1\")
\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"asus](\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asus-zenbook-s-13-flip-front-angled-e1668540672561.jpg?fit=720%2C720&p=1\")
\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n- 1.<\/span>
\n\t\t\t\tHP Envy x360 13\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n- 2.<\/span>
\n\t\t\t\tAsus ZenBook S 13 Flip\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Envy x360 13 is available in Natural Silver and Space Blue (we reviewed the latter), while the ZenBook S 13 Flip is available in Refined White and Ponder Blue (the only color available in the US). Put them side by side, and you\u2019d be hard-pressed to tell the difference. They\u2019re both minimalist designs with simple lines that look like many other 13-inch convertible 2-in-1.s And that\u2019s okay because they\u2019re both attractive laptops.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re both also built well, with no bending, flexing, or twisting. This is unusual, in that the ZenBook is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy that in many other laptops isn\u2019t as rigid (while still being strong). Asus did a remarkable job of making the ZenBook as solid as the all-aluminum Envy. The hinges on both worked well, too, opening easily while holding the display in clamshell, tent, media, and tablet modes.<\/p>\n
Both laptops had excellent keyboards, with good key spacing, large keycaps, and a consistent feel, but the Envy x360 13\u2019s was a bit snappier and more precise. Both touchpads were smooth and accurate and the Envy\u2019s enjoyed quiet but confident keyclicks. The ZenBook\u2019s touchpad buttons were far too stiff, though, and very uncomfortable to use, although the addition of the NumberPad 2.0 LED numeric keypad is a nice touch. The touch displays on both were responsive and supported the included active pens. Both laptops were fine for inking.<\/p>\n
The laptops were very close to each other in size, with similar display bezels around 13.3-inch 16:10 displays. The ZenBook was much lighter at 2.43 pounds versus 2.95 pounds, and a bit thinner at 0.59 inches versus 0.63 inches. That made it more comfortable to use as a tablet.<\/p>\n
Connectivity was almost identical, with the Envy enjoying one extra USB-A port, but both were well-equipped for 13-inch machines. Wireless connectivity was up-to-date on both.<\/p>\n
Finally, both had high-resolution webcams that were great for videoconferencing, although HP built in a few more features. Both have infrared cameras for Windows 11 Hello support via facial recognition.<\/p>\n
Performance<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asus-zenbook-s-13-flip-rear-e1668540761890.jpg?fit=720%2C480&p=1\")
Mark Coppock\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Envy x360 13 uses 9-watt Intel 12th-gen U-series CPUs, and we reviewed with the Core i7-125oU with 10 cores (two Performance and eight Efficient) and 12 threads. That\u2019s theoretically significantly slower than the 28-watt Core i7-1260P in the ZenBook S 13 Flip with the same number of cores and threads. As it turns out, the ZenBook was indeed faster but not by all that much. It pulled furthest ahead in our multi-threaded CPU-intensive Handbrake and Cinebench R23 benchmarks, but the differences aren\u2019t radical.<\/p>\n
Both will feel about as fast in demanding productivity tasks, and neither will be great for hardcore creativity workflows.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\nHP Envy x360 13 2022<\/b>
(Core i7-1250U)<\/td>\n Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip<\/strong>
(Core i7-1260P)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGeekbench 5
(single\/multi)<\/strong><\/td>\nBal: 1,435 \/ 7,285
Perf: 1,460 \/ 7,288<\/td>\n Bal: 1,602 \/ 8,559
Perf: 1,639 \/ 8,923<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nHandbrake
(seconds)<\/strong><\/td>\nBal: 136
Perf: 138<\/td>\n Bal: 132
Perf: 117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCinebench R23
(single\/multi)<\/strong><\/td>\nBal: 1,504 \/ 7,436
Perf: 1,504\/ 7,441<\/td>\n Bal: 1,583 \/ 7,595
Perf: 1,614 \/ 9,220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nDisplay<\/h2>\n![\"HP](\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hp-envy-13-x360-04.jpg?fit=720%2C480&p=1\")
<\/figure>\nWe reviewed both laptops with 13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED displays, and the Envy x360\u2019s was a bit brighter, had better contrast (not that you\u2019d notice with OLED), and better accuracy. But both were excellent displays The Envy x360 13 has more display options available, including 1920 x 1200 and 2560 x 1600 IPS options that would offer better battery life.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\nHP Envy x360 13<\/strong>
(OLED)<\/td>\nAsus ZenBook S 13 Flip<\/strong>
(OLED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBrightness
(nits)<\/strong><\/td>\n391<\/td>\n 337<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAdobeRGB gamut<\/strong><\/td>\n98%<\/td>\n 97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0sRGB gamut<\/strong><\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n 100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAccuracy
(DeltaE, lower is better)<\/strong><\/td>\n0.72<\/td>\n 1.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nContrast ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n29,420:1<\/td>\n 23,590:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nPortability<\/h2>\n![\"Asus](\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asus-zenbook-s-13-flip-left-side-e1668540868656.jpg?fit=720%2C480&p=1\")
Mark Coppock\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs mentioned above both laptops are about the same width and depth but the Zenbook is considerably thinner and lighter. It\u2019s easier to use in tablet mode, but you won\u2019t notice the difference as much when using either laptop as a clamshell.<\/p>\n
Battery life favored the lower-powered Envy x360 13 by about an hour in each of our benchmarks. Given the almost equal performance, that extra hour of battery life is a plus in HP\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\nHP Envy x36 13 2022<\/strong>
(Core i7-1250U)<\/td>\nAsus ZenBook S 13 Flip<\/strong>
(Core i7-1260P)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nWeb browsing<\/strong><\/td>\n9 hours, 30 minutes<\/td>\n 8 hours, 38 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nVideo<\/strong><\/td>\n14 hours, 14 minutes<\/td>\n 13 hours, 16 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPCMark 10 Applications<\/strong><\/td>\n12 hours, 48 minutes<\/td>\n 11 hours, 18 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nAlmost equal in every way, except price<\/h2>\n
In terms of their designs, build quality, performance, and display quality, there\u2019s little to differentiate these two laptops. The Envy x360 13 gets slightly better battery life and it has a better touchpad, but that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n
The big difference, though, is in the price. The Envy can be had for just $700 with a nicely configured machine for productivity users, and at most you\u2019ll spend $1,100 for a very well-configured laptop. The ZenBook is only available in a configuration that\u2019s $500 more than the most expensive Envy, and there\u2019s nothing to justify the increase in price. The Envy x360 13 wins this shootout.<\/p>\n
\n\tEditors’ Recommendations<\/h4>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n| HP Envy x360 13<\/strong><\/td>\n | Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n | 11.75 inches x 8.46 inches x 0.63 inches<\/td>\n | 11.67 inches x 8.26 inches x 0.59 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n | 2.95 pounds<\/td>\n | 2.43 pounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n | Intel Core i5-1230U | Intel Core i5-1250U<\/td>\n Intel Core i7-1240P | Intel Core i7-1260P<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\n | Intel Iris Xe<\/td>\n | Intel Iris Xe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n | 8GB LPDDR4x | 16GB LPDDR4x<\/td>\n 8GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5 32GB LPDDR5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Display<\/b><\/td>\n | 13.3-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS | 13.3-inch 16:10 WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED<\/td>\n 13.3-inch 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n | 512GB PCIe SSD | 1TB PCIe SSD<\/td>\n 512GB PICe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Touch<\/strong><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n | 2 x USB-C4 with Thunderbolt 4 | 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1 x 3.5mm audio jack 1 x microSD card reader<\/td>\n 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 | 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1 x 3.5mm audio jack 1 x microSD card reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Wireless<\/strong><\/td>\n | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2<\/td>\n | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Webcam<\/strong><\/td>\n | 5MP with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello<\/td>\n | 1080p with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Operating system<\/strong><\/td>\n | Windows 11<\/td>\n | Windows 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n | 66 watt-hours<\/td>\n | 67 watt-hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Price<\/strong><\/td>\n | $700+<\/span><\/td>\n | $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Rating<\/strong><\/td>\n | 4.5 out of 5 stars<\/td>\n | 4 out of 5 stars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n | The HP Envy x360 13 has several configurations available, starting at just $700 for a Core i5-1230U, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a WUXGA IPS display. That\u2019s a bargain price for a great midrange and near-premium laptop. Ramp up the configuration to a Core i7-1250U, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 2.8K OLED display, and you\u2019re only spending $1,100. That, too, is a great price for a very well-configured laptop.<\/p>\n There\u2019s just one configuration of the Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip, and it\u2019s not net available for sale. It\u2019s $1,500 for a Core i7-1260P, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 2.8K OLED display. That\u2019s a full $500 more than the similarly equipped Envy, making the ZenBook a very premium option.<\/p>\n Design<\/h2>\n\n \n \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>
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