Review HP Envy 17-da0076ng
HP Envy 17-da0076ng · Core Ultra 7 155U · RTX 3050
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB · 32GB DDR5 (2×16GB, upgradeable) · 2TB SSD (SK hynix) · 17″ 1920×1080 IPS 60Hz glossy · 2.51 kg
Large battery with good longevity –
dedicated GPU,
2x Thunderbolt 4,
high-resolution webcam.
Reflective Full-HD screen with low brightness,
no free M.2 slot,
below-average performance.
Multimedia laptop with premium ambitions, but display letdown – decent for office and occasional gaming.
Display – 17″ IPS · 1920×1080 · 60Hz · glossy · 96.9% sRGB
Panel: BOE0C70 – 17″ 1920×1080, IPS, glossy, 60Hz, 10-point touch.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~318 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 781:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 96.9% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 70.4% |
| Display P3 coverage | 68.6% |
| Response time (B/W) | 20 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 30 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Glossy |
- Decent sRGB coverage (96.9%)
- No PWM flickering
- Low brightness (318 nits) – poor for glossy screen
- Mediocre AdobeRGB and P3 coverage
Glossy screen + low brightness – poor outdoor readability.
Panel FRU: BOE0C70 (17″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, glossy)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 1.58
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 155U · 12c/14t · Meteor Lake-U
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U – 2× P-core + 8× E-core + 2× LPE-core
- Boost: 4.8 GHz (P-core) / 3.8 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 50 W PL2 / 15 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~7,884 pts
- Performance below average – power limited
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB · dedicated
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~3,905 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~21.1 fps
- Moderate performance – not for high-end gaming
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 3,905 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 8,972 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 12,523 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~21.1 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB (dedicated, GDDR6)
Memory – 32GB DDR5 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB DDR5 (2×16 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade.
RAM FRU: Samsung M425R2GA3PB0-CWMOL (2×16GB) – replaceable
Storage – 2TB SK hynix PC801 · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: SK hynix PC801 HFS002TEJ9X101N – 2 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,107 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,170 MB/s
- No second M.2 slot
SSD FRU: SK hynix PC801 HFS002TEJ9X101N (2 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
No free M.2 slot – storage not expandable beyond replacement.
Battery – ~12.2 hours · 83 Wh
- Capacity: 83 Wh
- WiFi surfing: ~12.2 hours
- Excellent battery life – lasts a full workday
Battery FRU: 83 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 100W USB-C (HP)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · Wi-Fi 6E · 2× Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · RJ45 · 2× USB-A
- Materials: Aluminium (lid, base) + glass – premium feel
- Weight: 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs) – heavy for class
- Dimensions: 396 × 259 × 20.5 mm
- Left: USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, PD, DP), USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, PD, DP), HDMI, USB 3.1
- Right: 3.5mm audio, 2× USB 3.1, Kensington Lock
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI
- No SD card reader
WLAN FRU: Intel AX211NGW (Wi-Fi 6E) – replaceable (M.2)
Serviceability – RAM & SSD upgradeable · Wi-Fi replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable (upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 possible) |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Good repairability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery are user-replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU (dedicated) |
| RAM | Samsung M425R2GA3PB0-CWMOL (2×16GB DDR5) – upgradeable |
| SSD | SK hynix PC801 HFS002TEJ9X101N (2 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | BOE0C70 (17″ 1920×1080 IPS, 60Hz, glossy) |
| WLAN | Intel AX211NGW (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 83 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 100W USB-C (HP) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 155U – power-limited
RAM32GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPURTX 3050 – moderate
Displaylow brightness, glossy – poor
Battery12.2h – excellent
Value~$1,700 – overpriced for specs
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Large battery with good longevity
- Dedicated GPU (RTX 3050)
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- High-resolution webcam
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Good repairability (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi)
Weaknesses
- Reflective Full-HD screen with low brightness
- No free M.2 slot for SSDs
- Below-average performance
- Heavy (2.51 kg)
- Poor colour gamut (AdobeRGB 70%)
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight Thunderbolt 4, large battery, and dedicated GPU – key selling points.
• Upgradeable RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi – good for long-term TCO.
• Glossy display with low brightness (318 nits) – not for outdoor use.
• No second M.2 slot – storage expansion limited.
• Performance is mediocre – not for heavy workloads.
• Great for office and multimedia – decent battery and connectivity.
• Highlight Thunderbolt 4, large battery, and dedicated GPU – key selling points.
• Upgradeable RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi – good for long-term TCO.
• Glossy display with low brightness (318 nits) – not for outdoor use.
• No second M.2 slot – storage expansion limited.
• Performance is mediocre – not for heavy workloads.
• Great for office and multimedia – decent battery and connectivity.