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HP ENVY 13 Series

2018 - 2021 Models

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The HP Envy 13 is HP's premium thin-and-light ultrabook line, sold as a clamshell from roughly 2018 through 2021 across three main chassis generations: 13-ah (8th-gen Intel, 2018), 13-aq (10th-gen Intel, 2019–2020), and 13-ba (11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake, 2020–2021). Built around an all-aluminium body with a 13.3-inch display, it sat a step below the Spectre line but well above HP's budget laptops — and crucially, many units shipped with an optional discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX graphics chip, which is the single biggest factor in resale value. Because configurations ranged from integrated-graphics FHD models up to MX-equipped 4K touch builds, your exact generation, GPU, and display determine the offer far more than the shared "Envy 13" name. Confirm your chassis generation first (see below), then select your components in the tool above for an instant cash quote.

Identify your Envy 13 generation first

Find your chassis code on the bottom-cover service label (a string like 13-ah0010nr, 13-aq0044nr, or 13-ba1475ng). The middle letters tell you the generation and, with it, the processor era and which NVIDIA MX chip was available:

13-ah → 8th-gen · MX150 13-aq → 10th-gen · MX250/MX350 13-ba → 11th-gen · MX450

This block covers the clamshell Envy 13 only. It is separate from the convertible Envy x360 13 (which has a 360° hinge and pen support), the AMD Ryzen Envy 13-ay variant, and the higher-end Spectre 13 — all of which look similar but carry different hardware and values. If your unit folds flat into a tablet, it's an x360, not this block. Our guide to finding your laptop's model number walks through confirming the exact code in Windows or on the chassis.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • 13-ah (2018): 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8265U / i7-8550U / i7-8565U (U-series, 4-core)
  • 13-aq (2019–2020): 10th-gen Intel Core i5-10210U / i7-10510U (Comet Lake), plus select Ice Lake i5/i7 SKUs
  • 13-ba (2020–2021): 11th-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7 (Tiger Lake), several Intel Evo-certified

Graphics (GPU)

  • Discrete option (the key value lever): NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (ah), MX250 / MX350 (aq), or MX450 (ba) — typically the low-power 2GB GDDR5/GDDR6 variant with NVIDIA Optimus
  • Integrated-only configs also shipped: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (ah/aq) or Iris Xe (ba) with no discrete chip
  • An MX-equipped unit is worth meaningfully more than an iGPU-only one — confirm which you have

Memory (RAM)

  • 8GB, 16GB, or (on later 13-ba) up to 32GB
  • LPDDR3 on 13-ah; DDR4/LPDDR4x on 13-aq and 13-ba
  • Soldered to the board on every generation — not upgradable. Whatever capacity your unit shipped with is permanent, so quote based on the installed amount

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD on all generations — no slow eMMC in this premium line
  • Capacities of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (and select 2TB) depending on configuration
  • Single M.2 slot; storage is replaceable but not dual-drive

Display & audio

Display

13.3-inch IPS display with thin bezels (HP cited up to an 88% screen-to-body ratio on later units). Most common is FHD (1920 × 1080) in touch or non-touch; 13-ah and 13-aq also offered a premium 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) touch panel. Select units include HP Sure View integrated privacy screen. The 4K option commands a higher value but is less common.

Audio & camera

Dual stereo speakers tuned with Bang & Olufsen, with the signature triangular grille above the keyboard. HP True Vision HD webcam with a physical privacy control on later units, plus dual digital microphones.

Ports & connectivity

A compact but practical port set for an ultrabook; the USB-C capability improved across generations.

Left / Right Sides
  • 1× USB-C (USB 3.x on ah/aq; Thunderbolt 4 with 5K display output on 13-ba Tiger Lake units)
  • 2× USB-A 3.x SuperSpeed (one often with a drop-down hinge flap)
  • 1× HDMI output (varies by generation)
Extras
  • 1× microSD card reader (varies by model)
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • Fingerprint reader on most configurations

Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 (varies) Bluetooth 5.x

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

Multi-cell lithium-ion battery with strong endurance for the class — HP cited up to 12–13 hours on FHD configurations, with the 4K models running noticeably shorter. HP Fast Charge supported on most units via the included compact USB-C or barrel adapter.

Keyboard & input

Backlit island-style keyboard with a precision touchpad (glass on 13-ah, plastic on later units). Dedicated privacy keys for webcam/mic on 11th-gen models.

Build & weight

CNC aluminium chassis in Natural Silver / Nightfall Black finishes. Approximately 1.2–1.3 kg (about 2.6–2.9 lb) and roughly 14.9mm thin, depending on generation and configuration.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I tell which Envy 13 generation I have?
Flip the laptop over and read the service label on the bottom cover. You're looking for a chassis string such as 13-ah0010nr, 13-aq0044nr, or 13-ba1475ng. The middle letters identify the generation: ah is 8th-gen (2018), aq is 10th-gen (2019–2020), and ba is 11th-gen Tiger Lake (2020–2021). This matters because each generation pairs with a different NVIDIA MX graphics option and processor era, which directly affects value. Our guide to finding your laptop's model number shows how to confirm it inside Windows too.
02 Does my Envy 13 have a discrete graphics card, and does it matter?
It depends on your exact configuration. Many Envy 13 units shipped with an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX chip (MX150, MX250, MX350, or MX450 depending on generation), while others used Intel integrated graphics only. The discrete-GPU models are worth meaningfully more, so it's worth checking. You can confirm by opening Device Manager → Display adapters in Windows, or Task Manager's Performance tab — if you see an NVIDIA GeForce listed alongside the Intel graphics, your unit has the discrete chip. Select the matching GPU in the tool above.
03 Can I upgrade the RAM before selling?
No — the memory on every Envy 13 clamshell generation is soldered directly to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded or replaced. Whatever your unit shipped with (8GB, 16GB, or up to 32GB on later models) is what it has permanently, so just quote based on the installed amount. You can check it under Settings → System → About in Windows.
04 Will you take an Envy 13 with wear, a cracked screen, or that won't power on?
Yes. We buy these in every condition — pristine, scratched or dented aluminium, a battery that no longer holds a charge, a faulty hinge, a cracked or dead display, or a unit that won't boot. Set the matching condition grades above and your offer adjusts to a firm cash figure.
05 Do I need to wipe it first, and how fast do I get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep and sign out of your Microsoft and HP accounts before shipping, but you don't need to wipe the drive yourself — our team runs certified data sanitization on every incoming unit. See our data erasure protocols for details. Once your laptop arrives and clears functional testing, payment is approved within two working days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. Shipping is free and fully insured.