HP ENVY 16-h0172ng review and prices in Kenya

Brilliant 16″ 120 Hz display with IPS technology and 400 nits for strong and rich colors Powerful Intel® Core™ i7-12700H processor with up to 4.7 GHz in TurboBoost 16 GB RAM combined with a fast 512 GB PCIe SSD Elegant aluminum chassis; flat and tidy design; Keyboard lighting

The heart of the HP ENVY 16 is a powerful 12th generation Intel Core processor . The CPU of the new Intel Alder Lake family achieves up to 4.70 GHz with its 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. With the built-in 16 GB DDR5 RAM, even memory-hungry applications can run in parallel. The fast 512 GB SSD ensures that the computer boots in seconds and your apps start just as quickly.

The display of the HP ENVY 16 offers a large and clear work surface with a diagonal of 40.6 centimeters ( 16 inches ) and an aspect ratio of 16:10 . Thanks to the detailed resolution of 2560×1600 pixels , the screen displays fonts sharply and provides a special visual experience when viewing videos and images. The almost borderless 400 nits bright IPS display of the premium notebook also reduces reflections from side or rear light sources to a minimum.

The premium notebook HP ENVY 16 has two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports via USB Type-C® with 40 Gbit/s signal rate (USB power supply, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge) and two USB 3.2 Type-A, which enable super-fast data exchange with external data carriers or the connection of accessories. A microSD card slot is available for transferring photos and videos .

Enjoy a movie night: With the HDMI output you can connect an additional screen or a TV. But the large display also impresses with its sharp and colorful display in full HD – for every project you carry out on your notebook. The HP ENVY 16 connects to the network and Internet via fast Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX 211 (2×2) . The HP notebook connects to wireless accessories such as a PC mouse or headphones via Bluetooth 5.3 .

Intelligent power management Power saving mode? Extend battery life through energy saving functions and adjusting the brightness of the display.it Smart Sense automatically adjusts performance, outside temperature and fan noise. Sleep Detection Your laptop detects when it is in the case and enters sleep mode to prevent battery drain and overheating. Smart Sense automatically adjusts performance, outside temperature and fan noise. Customizable battery optimization Protect your battery with automatic checking of battery temperature, charging status and usage time. SmartSense? With Smart Sense, performance, outside temperature and fan noise automatically adjust.

PhotoMatch, Duet for HP, and HP QuickDrop are preinstalled to help you find images faster, work on multiple screens at once, and share files instantly.

HP QuickDrop allows you to share data such as images and videos between your PC, Android and iOS devices and the HP ENVY 16 in just a few seconds. This fast, secure and wireless transmission is faster and less complicated than a wired connection.

The devices are paired via a QR code and can easily be used via drag and drop. HP QuickDrop is available from all major app stores.

There is a 5 MP webcam including a microphone in the narrow display frame for Skype or video calls. With the help of the illuminated full-size keyboard, you can enter even longer texts without tiring and protecting your eyes. The HP’s multi-touchpad supports gestures such as scrolling and zooming for easy operation. The integrated Amazon Alexa service also ensures plenty of convenience . Whether it’s listening to music, reading the news, managing smart home devices or using one of over 50,000 skills – with Amazon Alexa and the new HP notebook, all of this is possible without contact.

The integrated Windows Hello Cam allows you to log in quickly and easily using the infrared sensor. With the 88-degree wide-angle view and HP Enhanced Lighting software , video chats with the entire family or group of friends can be viewed in impressive quality.

The HP ENVY 16 is well protected right from the start of the system. HP BIOS Protection automatically checks its own state and restores itself in the event of an emergency. Secure privacy is also a top priority at HP – thanks to the Webcam Kill Switch . A switch switches off the webcam when it is not in use. Unsightly adhesive tape to cover the camera lens is no longer needed. The ability to easily mute the microphone adds to the protection. The microphone can be easily switched off using a button and thanks to the LED display you can always clearly see whether the microphone is deactivated.

Rich sound With four HP speakers, HP audio amplifier and custom tuning from the experts at Bang & Olufsen, you’ll enjoy vibrant entertainment with sound you can feel. Awaken your senses with a complete PC audio experience.

The HP ENVY 16 shines through sustainability and the conscious reuse of resources. The HP ENVY 16 ‘s casing is made of  recycled aluminum and ocean plastic is used to cover the Bang&Olufsen speakers .

The 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 11 Home is preinstalled as the operating system on the HP convertible . This means that the notebook is ready for use straight out of the box. Just a few clicks during the initial setup – and you’re done!

• Display : 40.6 cm (16.0”) borderless, IPS, micro-edge, blue light filter and 400 nits, 88.7% screen-to-body ration
• Resolution: 2,560 x 1,600 pixels (WQXGA, 16:10)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-12700H (12 cores; 6 P-cores: 2.4 – 4.7 GHz, 8 E-cores: 1.8 – 3.5 GHz; 24 MB cache)
• Graphics: Intel® ARC A370M
• RAM : 16 GB DDR5 (4,800 MHz, 2x 8 GB)
• Hard drive(s):
  • 1 x 512GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
• Connectivity: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.3, combined
• Connections:
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB 4 Type-C™ (USB power delivery, 40 Gbit/s signaling rate, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data transfer only)
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • microSD card reader for media of various formats
  • 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combined
• Input devices:
  • Full size keyboard, backlit
  • Touchpad with multi-touch gesture support
• Webcamera: HP Wide Vision 5 MP camera with integrated dual-array digital microphone
• Sound: Bang & Olufsen, two speakers, HP Audio Boost
• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 35.74 x 25.18 x 1.99 cm
• Weight: 2.38kg
• Battery: Li-ion battery, 6 cells, 83 Wh, up to 9 hours 45 min. (manufacturer information)
• Operating system: Windows 11 Home 64 bit
• Color: Natural Silver

The HP ENVY 16 is suitable for creative users who need a robust and very powerful notebook. The Creator notebook from the HP premium segment handles simple office tasks just as reliably as image and video editing. The large, brilliant display is ideal for creator use and shows photos and videos in the best quality.