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HP Envy x2 (Intel)
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Engadget Review
The HP Envy x2 (Intel) is a beautiful, capable detachable with one noteworthy drawback. It lets you keep working wherever you go, thanks to the Intel XMM 7360 radio, and you can use all the apps you'd like. Though it loses to Snapdragon PCs on battery life, the Intel-powered Envy x2 should still get you through a workday (and then some). Too bad its keyboard folio is too flimsy and finicky to use on your lap -- you’ll definitely need a sturdy surface to get work done.
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Cherlynn LowNovember 01, 2018
Pros
- LTE connectivity
- Beautiful build
Cons
- Awful keyboard folio
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HP Envy x2 (Intel)
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- 58AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsLaptop Magazine50HP Envy x2 (2018) ReviewThe HP Envy x2's gorgeous display and long battery life are undone by a flawed keyboard cover and underwhelming performance.T380HP Envy x2 reviewBoy does this 2-in-1 have style and versatility. I love the look of the thing and it feels great in the hand, too. Top audio credentials, 4G LTE connectivity, and a simply awesome battery life add a sweet level of boon on top. I'm still not convinced by Windows 10 S, though, and the system's power to price ratio remains out of kilter when compared to other similarly priced systems.TechRadar40HP Envy x2 (2018) reviewAlthough the HP Envy x2 has some good points, like a thin and light design and spectacular battery life, it’s let down by a price tag that is far too high for the performance on offer. A real shame.Windows Central50Just awful -- but not for the reasons you'd expectIf the Envy x2 with Intel existed in isolation the design would be easier to forgive - after all, the PC part is great. But because HP did such an excellent job with the Envy x2 with ARM it makes a direct comparison between the two inevitable and when you do that the latter clearly has the better design (even if some may think it has a worse processor). If you can live with the keyboard and folio design the HP Envy x2 with Intel is a fine 2-in-1, but we think it may be difficult for many users to enjoy.HotHardware80A Satisfying Intel-Powered Always Connected PCThis HP hybrid 2-in-1 is a solid example of the compromises a manufacturer must make when creating a system that must work as both an affordable laptop and a highly portable tablet. It's imperfect, but it's an attractive, well-built mainstream machine, and its ability to transform into a useful, usable tablet running a full-blown OS adds to its luster.Digital Trends50HP Envy x2 reviewHP swapped Intel for ARM in its Envy x2 for improved performance, but the keyboard cover holds it back.
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Key Specs
TYPE
Tablet
FORM FACTOR
Hybrid
SCREEN SIZE
12.3in
SCREEN RESOLUTION
Other
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
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