HP ENVY x360 13z Touch Laptop vs. HP ENVY x360 15z Touch Laptop: Which should you buy?

From their looks to their hardware, both HP ENVY x360 options are pretty similar – but each has its place. For anyone looking for better portability and a wider range of hardware options, but doesn't mind sacrificing some ports, the HP ENVY x360 13z is the laptop to pick. However, if you require a larger display, value the usefulness of Windows Hello, and require HDMI or a full-size SD card slot, then the HP ENVY x360 15z is the clear winner here.

HP ENVY x360 13z vs. HP ENVY x360 15z tech specs

	HP ENVY x360 13z	HP ENVY x360 15z
Processor	AMD Ryzen 3 2300U AMD Ryzen 5 2500U AMD Ryzen 7 2700U	AMD Ryzen 5 2500U AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
RAM	8 GB, 16 GB DDR4	8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB DDR4
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB PCIe NVME M.2 SSD	1 TB 7200 RPM SATA 256 GB PCIe NVME M.2 SSD 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA; 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display size	13.3 inches Touch (or non-touch w/ Privacy Screen)	15.6 inches Touch
Display resolution	1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) 3,840 x 2,160 (4K)	1920 x 1080
Graphics	Vega 3 graphics Vega 8 graphics Vega 10 graphics	Vega 8 graphics Vega 10 graphics
Audio	Bang & Olufsen quad speakers HP Audio Boost	Bang & Olufsen dual speakers HP Audio Boost
Camera	HP Wide VisionHD Camera with Dual Digital Microphone	HP TrueVision FHD IR Camera with Dual array digital microphone
Ports	USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 Two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 microSD 3.5 mm audio	USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 Two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI 2.0 SD card reader 3.5 mm audio
Battery	53 Wh (Up to 10 hours)	52.5 Wh (Up to 8.5 hours)
Dimensions	12.07 inches x 8.45 inches x 0.59 inches	14.13 inches x 9.68 inches x 0.74 inches
Weight	2.87 pounds	4.71 pounds

A battle of sizes

The ENVY x360 13z and ENVY x360 15z really are quite similar. Both feature the same sleek exterior and rely on a similar set of Ryzen processors that should be more than capable of handling your average workload. There are a few minor differences that set each apart, however.

The biggest factor in which laptop you choose will be the display size. The ENVY x360 13z is much more portable due to its 13.3-inch display, making it lighter and easier to slip in a bag while on the go than the 15z. Adding to that portability is the ENVY x360 13z's battery life, which checks in at just over ten hours when equipped with a 1080p display. That should give you plenty of time to get work done away from an outlet. Just keep in mind that the battery life dips by quite a bit, down to just over eight hours, if you opt for a 4K display.

The biggest factor differentiating the two laptops is the display size.

The HP ENVY 15z, meanwhile, packs a larger 15-inch display, which will likely be more suitable for anyone whose workspace is inundated with multiple windows, spreadsheets, or some light creative work. You'll be sacrificing some pixels, as there's no 4K display option here, and the eight-and-a-half-hour battery life could mean you'll be running for an outlet if you work much longer than an average workday or do anything remotely intensive.

Both laptops offer an adequate set of ports, but the ENVY x360 15z slightly edges out the ENVY x360 13z in this area with an HDMI port and a full-size SD card slot. If you frequently find yourself needing to hook up to an external display and do a lot of photo imports from a camera, those additions could be crucial. The ENVY x360 15z also packs Windows Hello facial recognition, which can come in handy for quickly signing into your PC and other apps, but it's by no means necessary.

For most people, the HP ENVY x360 13z will suffice. It's the most portable option of the two, packs much more customization in the way of hardware options, and generally offers the best balance of features for your buck. Just stay away from the 4K display option if you value battery life.