HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more memory and has an OLED screen. The HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Battery life Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition should last longer on a charge: it has a 75 Wh battery against 59 Wh.
- Memory Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- OLED screen Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP Envy x360 14's LCD.
- Sharpness Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
- Colour Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition wins
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 62.5% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Envy x360 14 if…
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors).
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has the power for photo and video editing.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.39 kg.
Choose the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 26.5 hours).
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition leads on battery and weight, performance and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 47 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | Glossy | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 17.5 hours | Up to 26.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | Rapid Charge Express: 3 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 313.3 x 218.9 x 16.9 mm | 316 x 220 x 15.9 mm |
| Materials | recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, base and hinge caps | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom); CNC-machined top, stamped bottom |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible (laptop, tent, stand and tablet modes) |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Cosmic Blue |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | Cosmic Blue, Luna Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on ports and wireless.
The HP Envy x360 14 has HDMI, while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both support USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (one with HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps, Always On), 1x USB-C (USB 20Gbps / USB4 Gen 2x2, charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x Thunderbolt 4 (charging, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 5MP + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical privacy shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | full-size backlit soft grey keyboard | 6-row, backlit, 1.5 mm key travel, multimedia Fn keys, Copilot key, Quick Keys |
| Login | — | Fingerprint, Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Buttonless glass, Precision TouchPad, 80 x 135 mm |
| Speakers | dual speakers, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, Poly Studio | 4 speakers (2x 2 W woofers, 2x 2 W tweeters), Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | quad-microphone array |
| Pen | — | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | firmware TPM, mic mute key, camera privacy shutter | TPM 2.0 (firmware, in SoC), Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello, Camera privacy shutter, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the HP Envy x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Envy x360 14 (2024, older gen) | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | A2WA0EA#ABU | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |