2022 HP ENVY 16 vs. LG Gram 16 (2021): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2022 HP ENVY 16 and LG Gram 16 (2021) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2022 HP ENVY 16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 HP ENVY 16 is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 HP ENVY 16 has a 168% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
2022 HP ENVY 16 - Intel Core i5-12500H
9,293
LG Gram 16 (2021) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
LG Gram 16 (2021) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Supports larger memory

The 2022 HP ENVY 16 supports a larger memory capacity than the LG Gram 16 (2021). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the LG Gram 16 (2021).

Max system memory size
2022 HP ENVY 16
32 GB
LG Gram 16 (2021)
16 GB
Supports faster memory

The 2022 HP ENVY 16 supports a faster memory speed than the LG Gram 16 (2021). It supports up to 4800MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the LG Gram 16 (2021).

Memory type and speed
2022 HP ENVY 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
LG Gram 16 (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Upgradable memory

The 2022 HP ENVY 16 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 LG Gram 16 (2021) since it has onboard memory.

Memory2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR5LPDDR4X
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 6GB GDDR6 VRAM vs. integrated

LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than 2022 HP ENVY 16.

About 49% lighter

LG Gram 16 (2021) weighed 2.62 pounds, 49% lighter than the 5.12 pounds 2022 HP ENVY 16.

Weight2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Pound
5.12 lbs.
2.62 lbs.
Kilogram
2.32 kg
1.19 kg

Prices

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

2022 HP ENVY 16 Price
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14" FHD Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, 5MP Camera, Fingerprint Reader, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11, Silver
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14" FHD Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, 5MP Camera, Fingerprint Reader, Wi-Fi 6E, Win 11, Silver
By HP
$779.00
HP Envy Desktop, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD & 1 TB SATA Hard Drive, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Wired Keyboard & Mouse, Pre-Built PC Tower (TE01-3022, 2022)
HP Envy Desktop, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD & 1 TB SATA Hard Drive, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Wired Keyboard & Mouse, Pre-Built PC Tower (TE01-3022, 2022)
By HP
$789.99
$882.38 10% OFF
HP Envy 17T 2022 Laptop, i7-1260P 12th gen, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 17.3" FHD Touch, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 PRO, WiFi 6E, B&O Audio, Intel Xe Graphics, Silver, 64GB Tech Warehouse Flashdrive
HP Envy 17T 2022 Laptop, i7-1260P 12th gen, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 17.3" FHD Touch, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 PRO, WiFi 6E, B&O Audio, Intel Xe Graphics, Silver, 64GB Tech Warehouse Flashdrive
By HP
$1,099.00
LG Gram 16 2021 Z90P Price
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
By LG
$1,596.99
LG 16MR70.ASDU1 16” Gram +View IPS Protable Monitor, Silver
LG 16MR70.ASDU1 16” Gram +View IPS Protable Monitor, Silver
By LG
$331.99
$349.99 5% OFF
LG gram Style 16” OLED Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dynamic White
LG gram Style 16” OLED Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dynamic White
By LG
$1,685.00
$1,999.99 16% OFF

Availability

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Released20222021
Release Date
  • Announced on May 19, 2022.
  • Available on May 19, 2022.
Announced and available on February 11, 2021.
PricingStarting at $1,399.99
  • $1,299
    i5 8GB 256GB
  • $1,699
    i7 16GB 1TB
Applicable Models
  • HP ENVY Laptop 16t-h000
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 16t
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 16-inch
  • HP ENVY Laptop 16 (12th Gen Intel H45-Series Processors)
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Generations-

Exterior

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Dimensions14.07 x 9.91 x 0.78 in14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm)
Weight5.12 lbs.2.62 lbs (1,190 g)
Colors
Natural silver
White Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
  • Trackpad
    • Precision Touchpad Support
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    1.6mm key travel Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke Expanded Keycaps
  • Widened Touchpad
    larger 16:10 ratio touchpad

Display

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 16” WQXGA 120Hz
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, IPS, 400 nits, non-touch, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, Low Blue Light (LBL).
  • 16” WQXGA 120Hz with Touch
    16:10, 2560 x 1600, IPS, 400 nits, supports touch, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, Low Blue Light (LBL).
16-inch WQXGA+
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch

Ports

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
2022 HP ENVY 16 Ports
Image Source: HP
Left (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (5)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery, HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x power port
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4.0 Gen 3x2, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2x1
  • 1 x Headphone jack
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock

Internal Specs

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  3. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Slots: 2 x SODIMM Slots
    • Type: DDR5-4800 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 16GB 32GB
      DDR5
8GB 16GB
Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X Memory
On-board memory
Discrete Graphics
  • Intel® Arc™ A370M Graphics - 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.
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Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 512GB 1TB 2TB
      PCIe SSD
256GB 512GB
NVMe™ SSD.
2 x M.2 NVMe Slots.

Connectivity

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Wi-Fi
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921 (2x2)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.2Bluetooth 5.1

Battery

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size83Wh
6-cell Li-ion polymer.
80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
Battery Life
EPEAT® Silver registered
Up to 22 hours
Tested with MobileMark® 2014
Power Supply150W Smart AC power adapter
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes
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Software

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Built-in AppsMcAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer
LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager

Camera & Audio

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
CameraHP True Vision 5MP IR camera with camera shutterFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • 4 speakers
  • HP Audio Boost
  • Integrated dual array digital microphone.
Stereo Speakers
2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra

Misc

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
Sensors-Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Security
  • Camera Shutter
  • IR Camera for Windows Hello
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
In the box
  • HP ENVY 16 inch Intel Laptop
  • AC Adapter
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Warranty
  • 1-year limited hardware warranty.
1 year parts and labor

Key Features

2022 HP ENVY 16LG Gram 16 (2021)
At Glance
Released in Mid
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 120Hz
Weight
5.12 lb
2.32 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 HP ENVY 16 Ports
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 3060
6GB GDDR6 VRAM
Released in Early
2021
16:10 WQXGA+
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.62 lb
1.19 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
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X

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