HP Envy 17-CW1023CL: The Mobile Powerhouse for Creators
The HP Envy 17 is a premium large-screen laptop that perfectly balances high-end performance with elegant design. It is built for a wide range of tasks, from demanding creative work like video editing and graphic design to everyday productivity and entertainment. The combination of a modern Intel Core Ultra processor and a dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU makes it a versatile tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Processor (CPU)
This HP Envy 17 laptop is powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155U Processor. This is an ultra-low power CPU from Intel’s “Meteor Lake” series, designed for thin and light notebooks. It’s built for power efficiency without sacrificing performance.
- Architecture: Features a hybrid design with 12 Cores and 14 Threads, consisting of 2 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores, and 2 ultra-efficient Low Power E-cores.
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.8 GHz on the Performance-cores.
- NPU (Neural Processing Unit): The integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU provides dedicated hardware for AI-driven tasks, such as background blur in video calls, content creation, and more.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
HP Envy 17 Graphics performance is provided by a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU.
- Architecture: Based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture.
- Memory: The GPU is equipped with 4GB of GDDR6 dedicated VRAM, which is sufficient for light gaming, content creation, and GPU-accelerated workloads.
- Features: The RTX 3050 supports key NVIDIA technologies like Ray Tracing for realistic lighting and shadows, and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) for a significant boost in gaming frame rates.
Display
The HP Envy 17 large display is a standout feature, providing an expansive canvas for both work and play.
- Size: A spacious 17.3-inch diagonal screen with a standard 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080), providing crisp and clear visuals.
- Panel Type: An IPS Touchscreen with an anti-glare finish, offering wide viewing angles and intuitive interaction.
- Brightness and Color: The display boasts 300 nits of brightness and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, making it suitable for color-accurate work.
Memory (RAM) and Storage
- Memory: The system comes with a generous 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, configured in a dual-channel setup (2x 16GB). This amount of RAM is excellent for heavy multitasking and demanding applications.
- Storage: A fast 1TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD provides massive storage capacity and lightning-fast boot and load times.
Design and Build
The HP Envy 17 features a premium and sturdy design.
- Chassis: A sleek, all-metal chassis with a Moonstone Gray finish.
- Weight: At approximately 5.52 lbs (2.5 kg), it is a substantial but manageable laptop for its screen size.
- Features: The laptop includes a full-size backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad and a large, responsive touchpad. It also features a 5MP IR webcam with a privacy shutter.
Connectivity
The HP Envy 17 laptop offers a comprehensive set of modern and legacy ports.
- Ports: Includes 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (with USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort support), 3x USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack. It also has a multi-format SD card reader.
- Wireless: Features Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for high-speed, low-latency wireless connections and Bluetooth® 5.3.
Key Specifications (Summary)
- Model: HP Envy 17-CW1023CL 9T3V8UAR#ABA
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155U (12 Cores, 14 Threads, 4.8 GHz Max)
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6)
- Display: 17.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Touchscreen, 300 nits, 100% sRGB.
- Memory (RAM): 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- Storage: 1TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- Design: Moonstone Gray all-metal chassis, 5.52 lbs.
- Connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt™ 4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E
