HP Envy 32 All-in-One Review: The iMac Killer!

[@andrewmarcdavid]

***CORRECTION*** RAM is upgradeable. I incorrectly said it was not. Andrew

[@bradleycochran4595]

Great review,, Could you review the Dell XPS Special Edition Tower.

[@madcatter972]

Good to hear that! I actually swore in the video when you said that lol, as in NZ the only model we get is the 16GB ram, 512GB SSD with the RTX2070. Just ridiculous that we don't get more options in terms of ram and storage for a desktop/AIO of this caliber.

[@williamcohen3351]

I have seen this machine in Best Buy. It is a beautiful machine. I imagine it is a great machine for streaming videos. I do think the sound on the webcam was not quite up to par with the rest of the unit. Great review as always.

[@williamjeng3031]

Just bought one and I absolutely love it! Took me 2 months to get a customized one. Amazing speakers!

[@MrDinesh272]

Hi , I have been using Windows pc's from many years. have budget till 1800$ confusing that will either go for Imac 27 5k or THis HP envy 32 . are those all in one has heating issues when doing high video editings or in heigh level perfroming. I am a storyboard artist in Mumbai India. but looking to get one time good Machine where I can work on personnel editings and short films and all in future. where CAN I INVEST.. please guide. Thanks

[@vote4ulvio]

I'll just wait for the iMac refresh.

[@amashwyn]

iMac killer ... Nah!

[@Technocrat.]

You can wait forever, you will never get a gaming iMac from Apple. Especially since they switching to Apple Silicone.

[@Technocrat.]

Then again Apple is working a iMac with ME and dedicated GPU so maybe there might be a gaming rig, but as no bootcamp not many.

[@donaldshannon3764]

HP Envy is a good machine ... and I'm an iMac owner .... actually I have both a 27 in HP Envy and a 27 in Retinal iMac - both with very similar specs. I prefer the Mac but admit the HP is probably a better value. But each has a purpose and the machine I seem to gravitate to is the iMac. Is it the OS? I can't say. I'm "bilingual". I'm waiting for the next iMac generation to replace my 27 inch 2015 i7 4K with 32 G memory. My performance numbers are still quite acceptable and the 5k Retina display is gorgeous. What's on my wish list more memory (64G +) more SSD (1TB +) faster graphics (presently Radeon R9 M395 2 GB) and a 32 inch 6K display. I could go for the current i9 powered iMac or iMac Pro but think I will wait for the ARM generation in a year or two. Why? because of thermals and power consumption. All-in-ones are very prone to thermal throttling and the high end Intel processors run very hot. The promise of the ARM processors is somewhat better performance but reduced heat and power consumption. The current iMac design is - as you correctly state - a bit dated but then again it's been around for a good while. I suspect the next gen iMacs will address that with thinner bezels etc.

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Thank you so much for this review. It's very informative. 😊

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks really appreciate it 👊

[@Kassiedass]

The Webcam is good. I love it. You are the very best at what you do. P.K.

[@aryehyehudahajzenberg9503]

I liked the camera a lot.... I have to tell you that the impression I had is that the image was a little "darker" than it should look.... Also the audio, you stressed that you were using built-in mic, was very good for a video call..... I LIKED A LOT !

[@tech_realm]

That looks AMAZING! Way better then the iMac - it is so dated now. Though, I have never had an actual computer, or an all-in-one. I have always been using laptops - maybe someday. The HP ENVY’s webcam is surprisingly not good, considering that it is 1440p. Everyone needs to up their game. Anyway, excellent review, Andrew!

[@Piquliar]

I think it's due to low light. PC webcams are pretty notorious for being bad in low light, they do well in a lot of light.

[@victorgriffith8968]

Great video as always ! I love this new all in one hp beautiful , I don't think I heard what was the refresh rate on that 4k screen

[@tylas5222]

@mine gamerx it’s 60hz

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

good video, small correction, at around 620 in the video, you can see the memory RAM modules, so I dont think they are soldered on. They look like laptop-size memory dimms.

[@andrewmarcdavid]

You are correct. I was mistaken.

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

@@andrewmarcdavid thanks for the reply. very classy (as always) from you.

[@paulkoigi7566]

Hey Andrew. Thanks for the awesome work! Looking forward to the next chat

[@gostowl]

I’ve been thinking about getting a new desktop to replace my 8-year-old iMac, so this looks like a great option. Definitely near the top of my list.

[@Renwoxing13]

I thought about it. Then I remembered my iMac lasted me 10 years without any maintenance AT ALL. Combine that with the 3000$ price tag on it... well I would rather spend 3 grand on an iMac. The windows machines I had previously needed frequent maintenance, and started running rough alot quicker. Last but not least: there is an Apple conference coming around the 22nd of this month. New upgraded Imacs are suspected to be revealed, and there is even a possibility of a design update. Basically if they ditch fusion drives for pure SSD then I am getting a new 27 inch iMac!

[@gostowl]

@@Renwoxing13 Thank you for your 2 cents. As I said, the HP is near the top of the list, but it's not final. My iMac has done quite well with the only upgrade I've had to make just recently a new external SSD. I know they're good quality. If a good iMac is released that I can afford, when I do get a new computer, I'll look at it too. It's nice to know of options. Thank you, again.

[@petrzurek5713]

Good timing 🙂, new redesigned iMacs coming soon at WWDC 2020

[@karthikeyans8922]

Hey Andrew, please give us review video on HP Pavillion 24” & 27” all in one desktop(Single bar on stand.. that model). Couldn’t fine a nice review video of those devices in whole KZbin. Thanks..

[@arymu007]

Webcam looks great but the sound could have been a little crisper. This HP machine is like...WOW!!!!

[@crercio]

It has everything an iMac doesn't for now, except for one thing: MACOS. Now iMac can possibly have all those things but the "others" will never have MacOS.

[@hedydd2]

The connectors are in short supply with only two USB3 and oneThunderbolt plus the HDMI. Far from sufficient in 2020. Otherwise it certainly gives a whole lot of bang for the buck compared with the iMac, if you can live with Windows rather than IOS.

[@leartz6241]

there are a lot of people who dont like macos. i too, prefer windows before macos

[@AstroFluid]

with windows subsystem linux.. mac OS is losing last of its charm..

[@crercio]

@@leartz6241 But you have to agree that it doesn't make any sense to buy an iMac to run Windows

[@crercio]

@@AstroFluid Nope, what microsoft is doing is the ability to run text console. It does not compare to macos

[@jetmartin9501]

Okay...I couldn't help but comment...nice looking living room, modern/somewhat minimalist look, white leather sofa...I like it. 😀

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks really appreciate it 👊

[@mrmartywaring]

This is nice!!!! Despite the webcam audio, I like it

[@HPayne62]

I seriously want one of these bad boys. This is as close to my dream AIO as I'll probably ever see.

[@AA-flyguy]

Great Review as Always Andrew! 👍👍👍

[@jayroxthosedrumz]

I got one for $600! Works excellent!

[@automata157]

Can't wait the new Envy 15. And if you can after the review I'd love to see a comparaison against the razer blade 15. both with the rtx2060 Thanks for your videos

[@96bulls2k]

Compare with the Surface Studio 2 pls 😊 thanks for the great review as always!

[@xaratemplate]

Where is the AMD version?

[@shaungovind8698]

ur face has like a 4k filter or something lol. love the review man keep going on.

[@mallorydurrick]

Hi Andrew! This will be interesting. Because I recently invested in the Lenovo A940. I don't hate it at all and love the pen feature. Was seriously debating on the iMac. But I'm a Windows kinda girl that uses all Adobe software. Oh the pain of it all. LOL.

[@MrStrictlyOLED]

Amazing and excellent all in one computer yes in my opinion this is the iMac killer

[@InmanReviews]

This video? On fleek. Nice work Andrew!

[@akagpshadow]

I was waiting for it, thanks

[@mrbubbapants2506]

I bought this hp aio pc and it was a nightmare I can not even describe. This was my first pc so I didn't really know what I was doing thus the aio... Ordering process literally took 3 months. Box arrived smashed and I could see the computer without opening the box, pc had no visible damage so I set it up, or attempted to. It would idle around 80c and blue screen trying to watch a KZbin video and chat on discord at the same time. In total spent hours and hours and hours on the phone with hp between ordering and troubleshooting overheating and in the end returning. Lots of time on hold. Got all my money back. In the end I was out 3000$ for about 5 months to have a paperweight for about a week. They did give me a 100% refund a few weeks after they received my returned pc. Ended up building my first pc after this whole situation. That went great!! I now passionately hate hp. And yes almost every time I called them I herd roosters in the background from different reps. Haha

[@yannkouengoua450]

Great review! Do you know if this will support Windows 11?

[@blackdove3057]

I'm a PC user but I have to admit that Mac is simply elegant. This doesn't compare. It may be a good thing for PC users but I don't think it will make Mac users switch. It really all boils down to personal preference. Some people just prefer the look and feel of OSX over Windows.

[@mariovh]

Until now I haven’t seen anything that comes close to the Imac

[@Shadow-yy2vu]

Are you blind ;)

[@mariovh]

@@Shadow-yy2vu no are you ?

[@scottyzepplinphotography1188]

@@mariovh No really, are you blind?

[@nicomostodon1217]

That randomdude ARE U BLIND?

[@kranorzor]

What about the fan noise while browsing or office use - low load and in general? THX

[@MrStrictlyOLED]

And front facing camera way better then the iMac also

[@julianmanjarres1998]

How can I connect two external displays to this PC given the available ports? I want the two external displays to NOT mirror each other. I want them as independent displays.

[@ShizuoBR]

Is this model expected to launch in Asia? Specifically in Japan.

[@brpawankumariyengar4227]

Wow .... seems to be a great AIO

[@JohnSmith-tv5ow]

Hello, I had a couple of questions. I am interested in this computer. But I have had people recommend me against hp computers saying the one common thing that breaks is the motherboard and to stay away, as compared to other manufacturers. What do you think? Also, the 34” hp all in one gets very hot and the fan sounds like a jet engine. Does this one have the same issue? Thanks.

[@Dacoco2000]

The fan is actually very nice (at least when it's now. I got mine for about 6 months now). I got the rtx2060 and the i7 9700k and when browsing you litterally hear nothing. And even while gaming there is a speedup but not all the time and it's really okay compared to the XPS 7760 if you know that fan behaviour.

[@EmmureMARIO64]

are you able to upgrade the ram?

[@MrDinesh272]

GOOD VIDEO sir .. all the best for channel.

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks really appreciate it 👊

[@kalijasin]

1. The display can't be rotated up and down and left and right. That seems like bad design. 2. The cpu heatsink looks undersized. I would like to see some thermal bench-marking and testing on this. 3. A 32" display is a bit oversized for a desktop. 4. The 10 core seems like overkill. Very few are actually doing any kind of work (video editing, rendering, 3D modeling, etc.) that would take advantage of all them extra cores. 5. The 592 nits is nice but there's more to a quality display than just nits. What about refresh rate, ppi, response time, etc.?? 6. 4k on a computer monitor does not make sense because you are always sitting 1' or less from the monitor and computer monitors are to small for 4k. 7. How can you claim its an imac killer when its running windows 10, the worst operating system ever made?

[@kcwhat]

No MacOs, No 5k, No Final Cut Pro, No Hazel, No Default Folder X, No BetterTouchTool, no Alfred and most importantly - No Keyboard Maestro. All of which I have on my 2014 iMac. I’ll pass. Thank you for the video.

[@jeffjarinmd]

Can u compare to a Surface Studio 2?

[@cary9176]

i'm waiting a few months for the next series of Envy 32 as the configurations offered now aren't what I want (Dual Drive). The video you shot was great, but there was quite a bit of echo in your voice.

[@andrewmarcdavid]

I have new microphone since that video

[@cary9176]

@@andrewmarcdavid I should have been more specific. I meant when you were were using the built in caméra. The rest of the KZbin video is perfect. PS. You only make me want to have this beast more so

[@andrewmarcdavid]

@@cary9176 ah..no problem

[@sum1anywhere]

I like HP All-in-ones but they don't have touchpads like laptops have and no battery either unless you connect a separate bulky UPS.

[@abhiasinha]

Damn the back of the screen looks like a fingerprint magnet. But.......it's not as magnetic as your personality Andrew. Great Videos Dude👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks really appreciate it 👊

[@Rama_248]

Is the rtx 2080 available for this pc? I looked at hp website and don’t see it

[@MrTheTruedots]

Hi thanks for the review. Can it be connected to PlayStation 4 Pro as an external display? Will it work as an external display for MacBook Pro 16 via usb-c?

[@andrewmarcdavid]

It has HDMI in so yes

[@MrTheTruedots]

Andrew Marc David what about connecting to MacBook via usb-c? Will it work as an external display? Will it have power delivery from the all-in-one to Mac?

[@Dacoco2000]

@@andrewmarcdavid Will you test the things I mentioned in my post?

[@b1njjj95]

Omg I want it so bad!!! 😍

[@PhuketMyMac]

No AMD option... Thank you HP!

[@aryehyehudahajzenberg9503]

But wait.... I was expecting you to compare it to iMac PRO as well.....

[@danielmcdonald9917]

Is this better then imac 27 wen photo editing?

[@Technocrat.]

I have the Dell 27-7775 Ryzen 7 1700 8 core 32 thread, RX580 8GB AIO, 27" 4k, but allows me to go up to 5K. Great desktop all in one, just fan is turbo noisy.

[@antonczerwinske5910]

I‘m still angry at dell for discontinuing the Dell Inspiron 27 7757, with rx580 and ryzen 7. this was the perfect all in one for me

[@djdahous]

HP has touch screen option on a smaller 27 inch, I think...

[@thejohnnerparty]

It looks like a good product, but the processor technology is a bit date, but functional. I think the Intel 10900 series would make a little more up to date.

[@playerAH6]

Hey great video to a great computer! When will you have a look at the new ENVY X360 13?

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks! When HP sends me one

[@VadayKapeed9999]

How do these all in one's compare to custom built PC's purely based on performance for the price?

[@MKSRR1]

Custom built >> all in one for specs and upgrade with more room in it While its difficult to build an all in one with similar cost and features

[@jetmartin9501]

Re: Webcam...picture looks great but sounded a bit tunnelish. All of these Computer manufacturer need to upgrade their webcams to 1080p...I'm jussayin....

[@kalijasin]

Which doesn't make sense because of the bandwidth and compression needed to adequately stream 1080p.

[@THE-COOL-GIRL-CHANNEL]

@@kalijasin That is a ridiculous waste of money. the envy is oversized ,bulky. and any computer runs like a jet when you turn off the pre-running apps. The really best computer i see on the market., i have., if is an Acer z3 all in one., 17 inch touch screen built-in battery, so you take it and go., sleek the sound quality is alright., but with any desktop, you want to go with outside speakers anyway, for surround sound effects. i mean taking this baby from the kitchen to the porch is like talking your smartphone. it is that fast and easy , just unplug the battery charger and go. everything is wireless so you have a free functioning set right at your fingertips., for only $400.00. it is a rip off when slave labor makes computers for pennies on the dollar, and these corporate criminals jack up the price to over 4000% the acer is an older model , but to date i have seen no all in one desk-top so versatile. well worth the price.

[@MadCatter365]

You do excellent reviews! I especially appreciate that you test and demonstrate webcams on your test machines, which noone else seems to do. This is an amazing all in one! If only it was touch screen, then it would be competing with the surface studio 2. Any chance you could review a hp elitebook x360 1040 G6? There is very little on KZbin for them. Thanks!

[@fairweatherbird]

Excellent review. How about a comparison with a Lenovo 540 series 27" that has a touch screen.

[@DrzBa]

What happened to the curved screen?

[@carloslemare6060]

The camera is OK... I mean, for that resolution I expect a better video, but mics sounds aweful... use headphones instead

[@madcatter972]

Yeah it's definitely a better camera than the 720px ones you get on most laptops, but it's not nearly as good as I'd expect for a 5MP! I think the iMac is better in that regard from reviews I've seen, and I've a sneaky feeling that has a lower resolution. The sound is great on the speakers with this device (just heard them on another review), but the mic seems kind of hollow and echoey? I could definitely live with both the camera and the mic but like you say, just not as good as you'd expect! Btw great review thanks Andrew! First one I've seen to show the device with the back off and discuss upgradeability. Thanks!

[@knofi7052]

No Ryzen, no HP Envy for me!

[@mrbdrm2]

why do you even care? it will work the same....

[@jvinot60]

Nice system! I’ve used a number of HP systems over the years and have been very satisfied. I still use Macs as I have grown very tired of Windows after 25 years of supporting it.

[@Pringle412]

Good video, Kevin Spacey! Please don't abuse of more womens in Hollywood.

[@mikelliteras397]

Elba Boso Lizárraga Spacey abused young men, not women

[@marvel764]

No channels are covering the new HP Envy15 with RTX 2060 with Max-Q ??????????? i want this all in one

[@Takumidolla]

I have owned the 27" HP desktop computer for 3 years now with no complaints. This model even has touchscreen. I have had an iMac 27" unit before and I prefer the HP. It has been problem free and more economical than the iMac. So I agree with your review totally. I do like the software integration on Apple products but I am not a fan of the iMac since it is not as convenient to use as PC controls. I continue to own an iPad and iPhone but for desktop I prefer the HP.

[@Dacoco2000]

Hey there, I own the Envy 32 and I wonder if you could test some things I discovered about this machine?

[@Dacoco2000]

Okay great to hear. I would like you to confirm two issues I have with the machine: 1) When i connect a device (e.g. a laptop) using the HDMI IN the wifi got issues. In fact after shutting down the Envy with a HDMI IN device also connected and then turning it on again the wifi doesn't connect. The Eventlog shows an error about the Wifi card. 2) If HDR is turned on in the windows display settings and you create a fully black screen (even without borders, completely black) and you move the mouse you can see the partial banding because it seems to be kind of a qled screen but only the upper an lower LEDs can turn off (at the same time). I suppose this doesn't explain very good what I would like to know but you will see it if you test it. Overall the backlight bleeding is pretty strong on this machine. And do you have a source for the adhesive tape which is needed to close the machine after opening it? Thank you very much!

[@julianmanjarres1998]

I bout the 9400 i5 model .. days after I purchased I see the 10th gen version comes out at the same price. I'm pissed. Anything I can do?

[@bootsroots1764]

As a Tech that back removal is stupid at best, 9 screws would be nice. HP in my neck of the woods means "Horrible Product" with the exception of their printers.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

the RAM looks like they come in SODIMM modules, you may replace it if you can access the motherboard

[@wgm247]

The mic audio on the webcam is terrible bit the picture is good.

[@sriramb341]

I was searching for hp envy 32 in India but didn't find anything regarding like that.😔

[@alfredovidaurri4721]

Hello!, Excellent Video!, It would be fantastic if you review the New HP Envy 13!, i think that you will be the first!

[@julianmanjarres1998]

I bout the 9400 i5 model .. days after I purchased I see the 10th gen version comes out at the same price. I'm pissed. Anything I can do?

[@careyriddell7780]

looks nice, if only I could run OSX on it

[@coogano]

HP is the HP killer.

[@SteveRunciman]

I'd pull the trigger if this were made by somebody other than HP.

[@RayZde]

Definitely not the iMac killer but a nice machine. HP has a problem with their fans oscillating too and too frequently.

[@vijaydeejay15]

Love it and might buy it but wifi 5 seriously instead of 6 :(

[@McChill67]

Available with WiFi 6 - 1:37

[@cheetahlegs]

You can choose Wi-Fi 6 in the customization options

[@pkendlers]

Too bad it doesn't tilt like a windows surface pro. Sounds like it would be nice for art if it did... But would prolly cost a couple thousand more than it does now...

[@AlanGill1]

Webcam bad as is sound from microphones. IMHO. Is thtis just your unit or typical of the product?

[@richardalbury]

Right off the bat: the 27” iMac has had a 5K display for *years* now (admittedly with some rather ugly ghosting issues). While the 32” display on the Envy looks lovely, it’s only 4K (the resolution of the 21.5” iMac) with a much lower pixel density than the iMac. 🤷‍♂️

[@yucaluca8561]

Thats true, but the iMac looks super outdated

[@sriramsundar8388]

Do you know how advanced 4k technology is even today? These 5K, 6K and 8K displays are too overkill. 5k on a 27 inch display is way too overkill, the pixel density is super sharp that you need to be very close to the display to distinguish the pixels. While 4k on a 43 inch or higher may be bad, 4K on a 32 inch display is the most loved and the perfect pixel density for not just common people, but for true professionals. Go take a look at reference monitors like Sony and TvLogic who makes displays that are super expensive but also super color accurate for filmmakers that have an estimated budget of over $200 million, but the preferred resolution is 1080p, and 4k only kicks on if you go for 32 inch or higher. These 5K and above displays are something not many people need and that category even includes true professionals. PS: I'm a true Apple fanboy and 5K on an all in one is something I'm really proud of Apple to do so, but I like that because of Apple's tendency to do new things and stuff not many people need until they really see it(Steve Jobs's quote), not because it's a deal breaker.

[@highendcheaptech9705]

Great video! Did you see my video about the HP 15.6 inch laptop?

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks! I will check it out

[@marufbepary100]

The same song as MrWhosTheBoss🤣

[@SelvarajuManivannan06]

Can I plug my console and use it as a monitor?? I hear hdmi in that's y asking

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Yes

[@MohamedAbdulredha]

Dear Andrew I have a system HP ENVY All-in-One - 32-a1002ng PC & I would like to order a new original English Keyboard & mouse for this PC, and I couldn’t find it in my local market, can you please provide me with the best information to get a new keyboard & mouse. Thanks & Best Regards

[@kmdaykin]

Says a lot about consumer IT when a HP machine is punching around Apple's weight.

[@poppyinc]

That speaker looks like a neck beard on a monitor.

[@oodles86]

You keeping it?

[@andrewmarcdavid]

No its a review unit from HP and it is going back

[@oodles86]

@@andrewmarcdavid I guess they didn't love the review

[@onesomelowkite]

If it cannot run OS X, how can it be an iMac killer?

[@goldorak5282]

Nice machine but potentially too big. I also agree with comments...give me Ryzen. Apple will hopefully announces new 23 iMac on June 22....fingers crossed...

[@tombreen7927]

Long way to go before it's the IMac killer

[@thenatous_]

please review the xps 15 :)

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Arriving in the studio on Tuesday

[@emilionavarro2575]

It’s almost perfect just take out Windows It’s better with google chrome it’s not the machine it’s the iso

[@marioneutel4360]

The sound of the microphone sounds weak, and the image of the of the web camera, as a little bit of grain... It should be better, looking at the price of the machine. Or maybe it could be improved with some tweaking...

[@movdqa]

I hate All-In-Ones - I had the case where one thing broke and it turned the whole machine into a brick. They also concentrate heat compared to a tower.

[@anshkashyap5880]

This literally kills iMac