It never advertises itself as a dedicated gaming machine, but you could play on the cloud.
I only crave an official screen protector for safe storage.
Built-in transforming feet make it a flexible fit for any occasion.
Boxed with an intense emphasis on eco-friendly packaging, the unit and screen are well protected.
Touchscreen and touchpad enable straightforward interaction.
Phenomenal speaker quality is genuinely viable for watching movies and listening to music.
Exposed screen is prone to accidental damage when moved.
Keys feel cheap on the included keyboard.
Limited ports mean no wired headphone support.
1.Pricing, specs, & availability2.Design & quality3.Benchmarks & battery4.Keyboard & input5.Speakers & webcam6.Competition7.Score card8.Should you buy it?
A stretchy kangaroo-style pouch holds the keyboard securely when not in use.
All-in-one PCs came closer, but they’re tethered to AC power like desktop computers.
So, what’s the solution?
Can you build something that fits in between?
No extendable kickstands, but the rubber feet prevent the keyboard from slipping.
HP certainly thought so when it made the Envy Move.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by HP.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Picking up a USB-C docking station would solve the issue of limited ports.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
The latter model number is listed for$1,149.99 at HP.
SelectingWi-Fi 6 or 6Edepends entirely on your router and home connection.
Still, a $10 premium is a small cost for the upgrade if you want it.
HDMI-in is useful in a pinch if you need something to use with a games console.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Everything was wrapped up neatly in a box made of cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials.
It slips into the kangaroo-esque pouch affixed on the rear and takes 4x AAA batteries included in the box.
Port selection is lacking, though this mainly depends on your everyday needs.
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Above the screen, the built-in webcam comes with a physical privacy shutter.
It falls short in raw performance for graphics.
Frankly, I think 8GB would be fine for the Envy Move.
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A comfortable setting of 75% settles at 286 cd/m2.
Naturally, the unique selling point behind the HP Envy Move is proudly displayed in its name.
The whole notion of a battery-capable AIO PC is something I genuinely admire.
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It feels almost unfair to display it alongside our previously benchmarked laptops in a graph like this.
Still, the keys feel like the weakest overall feature of the HP Envy Move.
Besides, reaching out and touching the screen for the quickest tasks becomes more tempting.
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Aside from minor downsides with the typing experience, interacting with the Envy Move is a breeze.
Just keep some AAA batteries nearby because the keyboard needs four and doesn’t have a USB connection.
These are, beyond any doubt, some of the best speakers I’ve ever heard.
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Honestly, I’m jealous that I don’t have this on my desk.
HP Envy Move: Score card
HP Envy Move: Should you buy it?
MyHP helps simplify tweaks and equipment-specific tweaks, and parental controls allow safe usage.
The Envy Move screen scored 99% of sRGB, 81% of AdobeRGB, and 81% of P3 with a Datacolor Spyder X Pro colorimeter.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
You should not buy this if …
Your home is prone to accidental damages
Nobody is perfect, and accidents happen.
Given the exposure to potential damage and screen glare, I can’t encourage outdoor use either.
Datacolor SpyderX Pro tone response test results (gamma 2.3)(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Long-form typing on the included keyboard will become exhausting, too, as the clunky keys are tiresome.
No headphone port is a shame, but wireless Bluetooth headphones are affordable enough to fix that.
The HP Envy Move is, by far, thebest all-in-one PCI’ve ever seen overall.
Datacolor SpyderX Pro gray ramp test results.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
It’s technically not perfect, but rarely anything is without inflating the cost to an unreasonable degree.
Flexible and fun, the Envy Move is just plain clever.
Datacolor SpyderX Pro brightness test results.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
The keys feel clunky, but a high-quality, large touchpad offsets them.
Built-in presence detection can blur the screen if the user sits too close, preventing eye strain.
Bang & Olufsen provides some of the best speakers I’ve ever heard in a portable computer.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Camera enhancements like background blurring and adjustments for low light are perfect for video calls.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO5i 27 is functional but less exciting in its aesthetics.
A free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial immediately unlocks the opportunity to try out cloud gaming.
