HP’s latest device is also one of the strangest, but there’s plenty to like about the all-in-one HP Envy Move, a 24-inch Windows tablet designed to be taken anywhere around the house.
Starting at $899, the tablet comes standard with an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU and 8 GB of RAM. However, you can upgrade these specs to an Intel i5-1335U CPU plus 16GB of RAM in the highest configuration for an additional $150.
The tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E, depending on your customization choices, and Bluetooth 5.3. This is in addition to a 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD that you can again upgrade to a maximum of 1 TB PCIe 4×4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD.
HP Envy Move: all-rounder?
Ultimately, the HP Envy Move is designed for users who want a high-quality desktop-style machine that they can easily pack and take with them – despite weighing around 4kg.
The device, which aims to be one of the best all-in-one devices, thankfully includes a keyboard with an integrated trackpad, which stores neatly in the back of the case. There is also a handle on the top that allows you to carry it.
When you unload the HP Envy Move, you can put the self-expanding stand into action, connect the keyboard and continue working wherever you are.
When in use, it looks no more like a desktop setup than the best desktop PCs out there, thanks to a sleek design with super-narrow bezels surrounding the 24-inch 2,560 x 1,440 IPS touchscreen.
While it’s certainly more powerful than a tablet, you should really want it for its relative portability. The problem is that the hardware is more like mediocre laptops than a high-end PC.
That means the use cases can be quite limited if you’re looking for a heavier machine that can handle graphics-intensive workloads, for example. It only comes equipped with Intel UHD Graphics and certainly lacks the power of the best GPUs out there.
Elsewhere, the machine features a 5MP IR camera with a privacy shutter, alongside a USB-A port, USB-C port and HDMI. The battery, meanwhile, lasts up to four hours on a single charge, meaning it’s not entirely suitable for working on the go.
Ultimately, this is a monstrous device that might come in handy for remote or hybrid workers, but it did make me think that I’d prefer a laptop version – with its own (much larger) keyboard and trackpad.