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HP ENVY 17 Series (2020)

Intel Core 10th Gen.

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This block covers the HP ENVY 17 (2020 model, 17-cg / 17t-cg series), built on Intel's 10th-gen "Ice Lake" U-series Core processors (i5-1035G1, i7-1065G7) and paired with an NVIDIA GeForce MX330 discrete GPU as standard across the lineup. Wrapped in a sandblasted silver aluminum chassis, it offered FHD or a premium 4K UHD 17.3-inch display and a wide range of memory and storage options. This generation precedes the 2021 Tiger Lake 17-ch and the later 12th/13th-gen 17-cr / 17-cw. Because processor, graphics memory, display, RAM, and storage all affect resale value, select your exact configuration using the tool above for an instant cash offer.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • Intel Core i5-1035G1 — 4 cores / 8 threads (Ice Lake)
  • Intel Core i7-1065G7 — 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.9 GHz (Ice Lake)
  • 10th-generation, 10nm "G"-suffix mobile chips

Graphics (GPU)

  • NVIDIA GeForce MX330 — 2GB or 4GB GDDR5 (standard across the range)
  • Intel UHD / Iris Plus integrated graphics (CPU-dependent)
  • NVIDIA Optimus switching between integrated and discrete

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-3200 dual-channel (commonly 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, up to 32GB)
  • Two SO-DIMM slots — user-upgradable
  • Some base units shipped with 8GB or 12GB

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD up to 1TB, with optional Intel Optane caching
  • Dual storage bays: some configs pair an SSD with a 1TB 7200 rpm HDD
  • M.2 slot is user-serviceable

Display & audio

Display

17.3-inch IPS panel, 16:9. Offered as FHD (1920 × 1080) anti-glare — with or without touch — or a premium 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) non-touch option (peak brightness around 387 nits). The 4K panel is a notable value differentiator on this generation.

Audio & camera

Dual speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen, plus an HD webcam and dual-array microphones.

Ports & connectivity

The 2020 ENVY 17 carries a broad port set, including a full-size SD card reader, though it offers a single USB-C port rather than the dual-USB-C layouts of later generations.

Left / Right
  • 1× USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2, with DisplayPort & Power Delivery)
  • 3× USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2, SuperSpeed)
  • 1× HDMI 2.0 output
  • 1× 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Extras & wireless
  • 1× full-size SD / SDHC / SDXC media card reader
  • Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201) or Wi-Fi 5 (AC9560), config-dependent
  • Bluetooth 5.0

Intel 10th-gen Ice Lake NVIDIA MX330 4K UHD option Wi-Fi 6

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

Around a 55 Whr battery with HP Fast Charge (50% in about 30 minutes). Ships with a USB-C adapter (typically 65W or 90W depending on configuration).

Security & input

Backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and a fingerprint reader (positioned where the right Control key would normally sit).

Build & weight

Sandblasted anodized aluminum chassis, around 2.7 kg (~6 lb). Dimensions approx. 399 × 259 × 20 mm.

Software

Shipped with Windows 10 Home, upgradable to Windows 11.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm my ENVY 17 is the 2020 (Ice Lake) model?
Open Settings → System → About and read the processor. The 2020 ENVY 17 lists an Intel Core i5-1035G1 or i7-1065G7 (10th-gen, "G1/G7" suffix) and typically shows an NVIDIA GeForce MX330 under Device Manager. If yours shows an i7-11xxG7, it's the 2021 17-ch; a 12th/13th-gen i7-12xxx/13xxx means the 17-cr / 17-cw. The model string (17-cg… or 17t-cg…) is on the bottom regulatory label. See our guide to finding your laptop's model number for help.
02 Do I have the 2GB or 4GB MX330, and the 4K or FHD display?
For graphics memory, open Task Manager → Performance → GPU and check the dedicated memory listed for the MX330. For the display, go to Settings → System → Display: 3840 × 2160 is the 4K UHD panel, while 1920 × 1080 is FHD. The 4GB MX330 and the 4K display both raise value, so select the correct options above.
03 Can I trade in a 2020 ENVY 17 with a cracked screen or that won't boot?
Yes. We buy laptops in every operational state — pristine, scratched, swollen battery, cracked panel, or dead. Reflect the condition honestly in the grading options above and we'll lock in a firm cash value.
04 Should I wipe the SSD or remove it before shipping?
Back up your files and sign out of your Microsoft and HP accounts before boxing it. You don't need to pull the M.2 SSD (or the secondary HDD on dual-drive configs) — our team runs certified, multi-pass data sanitization on every incoming drive. See our data erasure protocols page for the full process.
05 Which configurations raise my 2020 ENVY 17 trade-in value the most?
The 4K UHD display, the i7-1065G7 processor, the 4GB MX330, 16GB+ RAM, a 1TB SSD, and clean cosmetic condition all raise the offer. Selecting your exact processor, graphics, display, memory, and storage above returns your most accurate cash figure.