2020 HP ENVY 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 HP ENVY 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2020 HP ENVY 15 Pros

Reasons that 2020 HP ENVY 15 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10750H inside 2020 HP ENVY 15 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 HP ENVY 15 - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Upgradable memory

The 2020 HP ENVY 15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) since it has onboard memory.

Memory2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR4X

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) is better than 2020 HP ENVY 15.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 HP ENVY 15. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the 2020 HP ENVY 15.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2020 HP ENVY 15 - DDR4
2,933 MHz
About 29% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) weighed 3.41 pounds, 29% lighter than the 4.74 pounds 2020 HP ENVY 15.

Weight2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Pound
4.74 lbs.
3.41 lbs.
Kilogram
2.15 kg
1.55 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2020 HP ENVY 15 Price
2020 Newest HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 Laptop, 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor up to 4.0GHz, 8GB Memory, 256GB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 10 Home, Nightfall Black
 2020 Newest HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 Laptop, 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor up to 4.0GHz, 8GB Memory, 256GB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Windows 10 Home, Nightfall Black
By HP
$494.99
$529.00 6% OFF
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HP Envy x360-15-dr1010nr, 15.6", Touch Screen, Windows 10 Home 64, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD, Natural Silver
 HP Envy x360-15-dr1010nr, 15.6", Touch Screen, Windows 10 Home 64, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD, Natural Silver
By HP
$879.99
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HP 2020 Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6 FHD IPS Touchscreen Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Upto 4.0GHz, Amazon Alexa, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, WiFi 6, Nightfall Black, Win10 (16GB RAM | 1TB PCIe SSD)
 HP 2020 Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6 FHD IPS Touchscreen Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Upto 4.0GHz, Amazon Alexa, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, WiFi 6, Nightfall Black, Win10 (16GB RAM | 1TB PCIe SSD)
By HP
$884.99
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Samsung Galaxy Book 2021 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
 Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
By Samsung Electronics
$150.71
$349.99 57% OFF
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SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
 SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$1,149.99
$1,449.99 21% OFF
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
 SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
By SAMSUNG
$615.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Released20202021
Release Date-
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
PricingStarting at $1,599.99-
Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 1
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (1st Gen)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book with 11th Gen Intel G-Series processors
Generations-

Exterior

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Dimensions14.09 x 9.32 x 0.73 in (357.88 x 236.72 x  18.54 mm)14.04" x 9.02" x 0.60" (356.6 x 229.1 x 15.4 mm)
Weight4.74 lbs (2,150 g)3.41 lbs (1.55 kg)
ColorsNatural silver aluminum, polished chrome logo
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size, island-style, backlit, cool gray keyboard
  • Trackpad
    • HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard with Numpad
    Optional fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6" 4K UHD with touch
    UWVA, BrightView, micro-edge, AMOLED, multitouch-enabled, edge-to-edge glass, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3 (3840 x 2160)
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: TFT LCD

Ports

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3
    (40Gbps signaling rate) with SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0a
  • 1 x headphone/microphone combo
  • 1 x microSD media card reader
  • 1 x AC adapter port with LED indicator
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left (4)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Right (5)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    UFS, SDXC
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • 2 x SODIMM slots
  • Memory Configurations
    • 16 GB DDR4-2933 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)
    • 32 GB DDR4-2933 SDRAM (2 x 16 GB)
  • 4GB
    3733 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
  • 8GB 16GB
    4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design (6GB GDDR6 VRAM)Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics
Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD + Intel® Optane™ memory 32 GB
256GB 512GB
NVMe SSD
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot.

Connectivity

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2x2)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.0Bluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional LTE

Battery

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Size6-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer54 Wh
Battery Life
ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® Silver registered
Up to 10.9 hours
Local video playback.
Power Supply200 W Smart AC power adapter
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes
65W Power Adapter

Software

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
OS
  • Windows 10 Home x64
  • Windows 10 Pro x64
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Netflix
  • Biometric Fingerprint Reader
  • 1-month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
CameraHP Wide Vision HD Camera with a camera shutterHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • 2 speakers
  • Integrated dual array digital microphone
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • IR Thermal sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • All-in-One keyboard
  • Camera Shutter
  • Mic Mute key
  • Biometric fingerprint authentication
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Security Lock slot
In the box-
  • Galaxy Book
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
Warranty
  • 1 year limited hardware warranty
  • 90-day phone support (from date of purchase)
  • Complimentary chat support within warranty period
1-year limited warranty

Key Features

2020 HP ENVY 15Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 4K UHD
15.6”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
4.74 lb
2.15 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,134
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,412
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
2933 MHz DDR4
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 2060
6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.41 lb
1.55 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6

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