HP Envy X360 AMD 2020 Ryzen 7 4700U 16GB RAM 2-in-1 Laptop

[@eeennnoooccc1]

Good, honest review for someone who is going to actually use this, not just test it for some days and ship it back.

[@Prem-j9l3s]

Phoenix yeah

[@mistkeyblade]

Thank you for color calibration tip @ 9:21! At first, I was quite satisfied with how my screen was calibrated from the factory, but upon closer inspection, it looked like it had too much green to it. I lowered my green by one notch and now the screen looks even better! Thanks again, and I have subscribed!

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Thanks for this tip.

[@aahnafmustafiz4175]

Sir, you have done the best review on this product. I have watched 7 reviews of reviewers from different continents and your one was the most practical and helpful. Please review more products with this style of yours. You got a new subscriber here!

[@tomtruong7432]

Right?? He actually reviewed how the tablet and keyboard interaction with the power button is an issue. Stuff most youtube "reviewers" never even get to.

[@ravip1529]

The guy is a little weird, but my God this review felt genuine unlike other reviews for this laptop

[@PERRIERhp]

This channel should grow. This man gives great review and checks the list of what viewers want to see! I like where is this going

[@mopefiend]

I calibrated my display colors using your suggestions on my 15" Envy and have to say it looks a lot nicer now! Had a yellow sheen previously. Not sure why the screens on the Envy's look so washed out since everything else on the device are well-speced.

[@Mjhggdwww]

how did you fixed it?

[@mopefiend]

NeXz it’s in the video but go to Calibrate your Display Color, skip thru until you can set the RGB levels, then lower the red by 2 notches and green by 4 notches. Your display should look cooler and whiter as a result

[@brainactivity737]

Honestly, sometimes I feel this was done on purpose to make AMD look bad. I don't know but it's very weird if you ask me because the Envy's with intel chips are calibrated very well. On the other hand, the AMD ones are messed up with no logical reason. And the issue isn't with the display, in fact, the display is very beautiful. So, why mess up the calibration and make the screen look yellow?

[@miriama4505]

What configuration do you have? I'm planning to buy one really soon I'll appreciate more info or tips :)

[@ardiangrh]

jose mourinho reviewing laptop! great review mike

[@tanishqbhaiji103]

Thank you for the review, I have watched many reviews of this laptop and nobody have gone into the details nearly to the extent you have and those details change my whole perception of this laptop from goo but expensive to mediocre but expensive

[@skyeplus]

It's weird that you couldn't get a better configuration. I walked into an HP retailer store, given the guy a configuration I want - basically this plus 400 nits screen, 1 Tb SSD - and placed an order. I live in Belarus btw, can't imagine this to be a problem in UK.

[@beauslim]

Did any customer want ugly stickers on their laptop ever? Thanks for detailed review including problems.

[@PERRIERhp]

It would be interesting to compare thermal performance and its impact to overall performance between ryzen 5 and ryzen 7 model of 2020 envy x360

[@bsHobbit]

You can configure the function key behaviour in the BIOS

[@adityabansal9718]

How Can you plese tell the steps.

[@bsHobbit]

@@adityabansal9718 Change the action key setting from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer and immediately press the f10 key repeatedly to open the BIOS Setup Utility. Press the right or left arrow key to select the System Configuration menu. Press the up or down arrow key to select Action Keys Mode. Press the Enter key to display the Enabled / Disabled options. Press the up or down arrow key to select one of the options. Enabled: Does not require pressing fn to use the actions printed on the function keys. For example, pressing f8 lowers the sound as printed on the key. Alternately, pressing both the fn + f8 minimizes and maximizes a web browser. Disabled: Requires pressing fn to use the actions printed on the function keys. For example, pressing f1 opens a help window. Alternately, pressing both the fn + f1 keys puts the computer to sleep as printed on the key. Press the f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer.

[@AM.000]

Thanks for the screen calibration at the 9min mark!

[@iamakii]

I do have the same laptop and thank god for the color calibration tip. Great help! Thank you for this review. HP should give props to you

[@NanaChi012]

how is it in the long term? I'm about to buy one

[@leee7467]

Solid review. That bit at the end..... overall hp erm yeh. Pretty much says it all. I can't believe they only fitted this with a 300 nit screen and why no WiFi6, the American version seems alot better.

[@bananarama3624]

Would you recommend the american version with WIFI 6 and 400 nit screen?

[@SHITONASTICK1100]

@@bananarama3624 I'm in the UK, laptop is solid little travel companion, was a good purchase. Screen is still adequate despite being 300 nits and no issues with WiFi even tho its the last generation. It runs my cad software although I wish the graphics card was a bit better so everything was a bit smoother.

[@markusknight]

Ordered mine in the US-Ryzen 7 4700U with 16GB memory, 256 GB storage, 400 nits display, and AX WiFi. Looks like it should arrive in a couple of weeks, fingers crossed!

[@leejustinrondina7799]

How much??

[@davidcesarino]

In US that config is going for around 1,000 ±50, depending if you put a 400 nits screen and the better supported Intel Wifi card.

[@markusknight]

It's around 1k but I was able to make use of a corporate discount so ended up paying ~950. Impressed with the deal but still waiting for the laptop to arrive!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

What about the 1000 nit screen option? Do you think it's better than the 400 nit ? I heard with the integrated privacy screen on the 1000nits makes it a bit grainy on white screens.

[@Brian-m9v]

@@TheAgentAssassin are you blind? why would u need 1000 nit? overkill

[@gohjingyi7126]

If anyone runs into the problem that the internal microphone is labelled as 'unplugged' as I did, downloading AMD Adrenalin to auto-update the drivers worked for me.

[@rajivpokharel88]

Fantastic as well as honest review. Good job mate!

[@iceniveth]

I think from the BIOS setting you could swap the functionality of function keys instead of needing to hold the FN key.

[@nischalofchrist]

My Man! This is how you review a laptop. Nice work.

[@ulrathblr2343]

You can change the way the F keys work in the BIOS. I also find it annoying to press Fn first, I prefer to press Fn to change brightness or the volume. The HP key stopped working after I installed Windows 2004, which btw is giving trouble with the sleep state of the device (this is not an HP issue directly, as it seems to be related to a Windows10/Ryzen mismatch).

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Thanks for this tip

[@daddyodevil8686]

I think you missed the battery life part in the video, other than that, I really liked the detailed review of the keyboard and you actually giving a solution for the yellow screen. You get another subscriber. :D

[@quelbravoragazzo2044]

I think it has an exellent battery life

[@dreymaningas7630]

I purchased the same model a few days back and the battery drains 2-3% in 10 mins of normal web browsing. I contacted the HP Support and asked me to update bios and other windows update but I still get the same result. Is this normal or should I send back the unit for replacement? Anyone had the same issue?

[@selsark47]

The biggest issue is with Bluetooth earphones. They constantly disconnect and stutter making them basically useless, even though they work fine with any other device I have.

[@WilliamCharity]

Thanks so much! I have watched other HP envy reviews, but the advice in this video was brilliant, particularly on the screen calibration has been brilliant, as I have the 15 inch and was having the same problems of this yellow looking screen, its all looking much better now!

[@xxdarkxsunxx]

I got mines and the hinge was crooked. The space bar was also bented. Other than that, its a great laptop with a premium feel. Just something for you guys to look out for.

[@elliotmcconnell5449]

I have had 3. First one had a crooked hinge. 2nd on didnt align properly when in tablet or tent mode. Got a third one and this one is almost perfect. Quality control is terrible

[@mandalorian222]

The best review of Envy 360 I've ever seen

[@acidGoatG]

on older envy models u can change the function key behaviour in the bios! i bet you can do that on that one too, so you dont have to press FN button before F1 for example

[@MrDrapski]

Yes, that's true for 2020 Envy '13.

[@ivanespinosa6223]

Thanks for the color calibration hint. It worked like a charm!!!

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

Great style for tech reviews. A real time-saver!

[@maulikghosh11]

can this do 3d CAD work like a quadro? like your last workstation. just asking

[@RagingInsomniac]

Autocad can run on school computers which arent powerful, so id assume it can since this is powerful.

[@Argooh]

£1000 and it has a low nit 6-bit panel.. soldered ram. Are they serious?

[@twofacepalmer1212]

Got the Envy x360 2-in-1 15.6 Ryzen 7 5000 series w/AMD graphics. I'm kinda liking it... and this coming from a dedicated desktop user.

[@martin22336]

They could have put the power button on the side 😞.

[@luckystrikehk]

Disappointed with a 6bit screen I waited for a good AMD 2in1 laptop for my photo and video editing almost a year. Seems I have to wait again

[@citruesilver]

Thank you for a really informative and honest review, well done!

[@PaxBritannia]

How do you get to the colour calibration page? doesnt appear as an option on my pc.

[@vigd6298]

I agree about laptop speakers, even a cheap $99 portable bluetooth speaker sound much better than highest macbook pro model

[@kt1gumpert]

To charge the HP envy by USB-C, you need indeed a Power Delivery charger. You can charge while off/asleep with any PD charger but to get it to charge while on, you will need at least a 45 W charger (you lose about 20 min to get it fully charged then).

[@wsoelivan]

Not sure if I'm right, butI think you may need a 65W charger instead.

[@kt1gumpert]

@@wsoelivan 45 is the minimum to trigger the charge if the computer is on. 65 W is the max

[@MrDrapski]

@@kt1gumpert That's helpful because it's hard to find exact info about usb-c cahrging. Just ordered 45W and hopefully it will give good charge while laptop's on.

[@uunz4075]

Thank you for this review. Based on 7:10, I definitely will NOT be investing my hard earned money on something that does not have a power button, only to be left at the mercy of windows 10 trying to figure out its personal issues. Not cool at all. I hope this buttonless power option will not be a regular thing in the future. Not even Apple has done something so silly.

[@faxxemusic]

Yea, if windows hangs in tablet mode.... you cant use the keyboard power button to hard reset. :(

[@faxxemusic]

I'll try to hold the button for very long... when it freezes again... and let u know

[@huangelliot5601]

@@faxxemusic Bro is the problem solved? If it can't be woken up in tablet mode that will be a totally disaster...

[@centerbfd]

Command center? If, like me, you disabled the Action Key mode (so you don't have to hit "fn" to use the function keys) then the command center key goes with it. From then on, you have to use the "fn" key too to get the command center.

[@mrXx9252]

Careful! I bought this laptop, but the 15.6 inch variant with ryzen 7 and 16gb ram. I have to say I was very disappointed with the display at 250 nits and the colour was way off. Final straw was poor connection for college streaming. It kept cutting out but my two year old hp pavillion was working fine for the same online lecture! Luckily, I was able to return it despite using it and swapped it for the mac book pro although paying alot more, but wow 500 nits, like night and day. Guys lesson here is even though processor is great there is a trade off in display and WiFi ac. Pen is a bit gimmicky and you'll never use the 360 screen in flip mode given the poor display. Basically you get what you pay for. It's a shame considering the processor but be warned!

[@BrianSimmons]

You could have bought it with the 400 nit screen.

[@mrXx9252]

@@BrianSimmons Not available in Europe

[@ImaginaryPersonThe]

@@mrXx9252 its availabe in Germany

[@js6086]

Finally someone with an honest opinion. What would your choice be if you had the option of the HP Envy x360 core i7 16gb RAM or the HP Envy x360 ryzen 7 8gb RAM? I can’t find anything either if I am able to upgrade the ram to 32 or 64gb ram size. I will be using for graphic designing, running business website/social media’s and maybe some gaming here and there winding down from life itself in my spare time haha

[@TheAgentAssassin]

If this laptop had an OLED option, I'd get it ASAP.

[@definitelynotadam]

A better quality IPS options in EU would make me happy too. US has a 400 nits screen option, EU not yet.

[@jelleposthuma8786]

@@definitelynotadam here in the netherlands there is a 400 nit option, just not in stock yet..

[@yummy1234098]

That would be the specture

[@robestey5628]

Thanks very much for the honest review.

[@bcoppelmans]

you can get the wifi6 version and 400 nits panel in europe. Its literly on my desk right now. Just make sure you get the right model number. I think the 1TB 16gb version always has the 400nits panel and wifi6. This version also has a faster SSD.

[@bcoppelmans]

The trackpad is not really good, but not bad eighter

[@faxxemusic]

Don't see this option on hp website

[@bcoppelmans]

@@faxxemusic 13-ay0003nd That is the model number, with 400 nits. The one with wifi6 is no longer on the Dutch version of the hp website. But my one has it just looked in the settings. It might not be on the UK website, but in the Netherlands you order it aldo its been sold out for a while. I just put it there since in you video you say here in europe, but its more like here in the UK. Still a good laptop, liked you video. PS, I run 2 4k screens on it at 60fps with the hp usb-c g5 dock. I thought it would not work, but it runs just fine.

[@DamZFXBeats]

Interesting mention. Shame, I live in UK and couldn't get the 400 nits panel but actually I'm quite happy with the brightness, works fine at home

[@FreelancerAlamgir]

Sir can I render video faster by this ???

[@rickchase6990]

I have a problem with the screen freezing. It will un freeze if I turn it sideways. Any suggestions?

[@faxxemusic]

I dont think so, it depends on cause of the feeze.

[@silentseawolf]

got one of these, thanks for the tip for making the screen color better

[@mavezy]

I got one one of these, awesome little things. Runs Linux great!

[@Kaka-hy8gf]

got mine. i hope i can run Mint 20 without issues

[@mavezy]

@@Kaka-hy8gf I had Ubuntu on it first and it was perfect, no issues with the latest kernel. Then I put Arch on it and it runs amazing. Super happy with it. Only thing I had to do was turn off secure boot in the bios.

[@age_of_reason]

That power button sounds like a real letdown.

[@deadstar962]

The only bad thing about it is that you can’t turn on the device in tablet mode

[@DeeePYP]

Yes, the power button is only an issue in tablet mode. I found unfolding it past 180° reactivates the power button. But still, not the best design choice by HP.

[@deadstar962]

@@DeeePYP another issue I have is that when I write in tablet mode the screen always senses my palm and brings up the onscreen keyboard. It’s annoying when I’m taking notes if u kno how to help let me know

[@huangelliot5601]

can it be fixed?

[@DeeePYP]

@@deadstar962 I noticed this too, but it wasn't a consistent issue. I didnt notice it as much when using One Note. I no longer have the Envy. I returned it bc there a clicking noise that I believe was hard rice related. I was expecting an exchange, but they have me a refund because of lack of inventory.

[@captainfatbat9557]

Wow, the review was incredibly indepth, I didn't got the information u gave on any other review of this laptop. The software power button is a really bad feature for me as window freezing happens sometimes n then you're gonna be stuck with the frozen screen. I wish hp had chosen a better placement for power button and fingerprint reader.

[@TheNakedGorillah]

Hey noticed that the keyboard is the US version, do they come with the UK style keyboards? small enter keys are annoying.

[@charlesdubois4582]

Excellent review mate. You obviously know your stuff!

[@afewspokesloose2699]

You will absolutely need a USB-PD spec to charge a laptop over USB C.

[@stephensiemonsma]

I have no idea why he even attempted to do otherwise. What sort of tech reviewer doesn't have a USB-PD charger lying around? It was all-in-all an oddly low-energy review.

[@abdu2s]

Why i cannot find this anywhere. Its out of stick i need it badly

[@artemi-music]

wow, I really enjoy this review, thank you!

[@rynax009]

The best feature of hp envy x360 is its hinge is going to snap in front of your face for sure

[@kcdrummaster]

Thanks, great video and very detailed. I used your method to calibrate the screen colour from the yellow tinge. I'm not sure if they've changed it from the release you have as I found 1 click down on red and 2 clicks down on green gave me the whitest display. The screen looks so much more appealing after the calibration. Thanks

[@shujayethossain6554]

I just bought the HP Envy X360,2 in 1 core i7, 16GB ram, 512 gb SSD, and it’s not opening. I ordered it online from HP website brand new and it’s not opening. When I try to charge it, the orange light comes on then goes off. I pressed the power button so many times and hold the power button long enough but it’s still not responding. What could be the cause?

[@nanotech4947]

You can disable Fn + F1 keys in bios, and switch it to normal F1 keys.

[@KenC3i]

How is the hinge holding up?

[@4nciite]

The screen has been updated to 1,000 nits, 109% RGB 8 bit.

[@artifexrex1578]

Anyone have problems with windows crashing after waking out of sleep mode with this thing? I’m sending my back for a replacement

[@faxxemusic]

yes... its drivers or bios or something else... after updating problem seems less frequent

[@artifexrex1578]

@@faxxemusic I mean, not for me. It happened again after I updated. But I didn't take it in cause I dont' wanna be without a laptop for 6 months, cause the guy took six months to cheat around it with downgraded windows and a downgraded SSD. I ended up disabling sleep mode. I don't recommend this. You get what you pay for

[@dreymaningas7630]

I purchased the same model a few days back and the battery drains 2-3% in 10 mins of normal web browsing. I contacted the HP Support and asked me to update bios and other windows update but I still get the same result. Is this normal or should I send back the unit for replacement? Anyone faced the same issues?

[@levizhou6726]

Hi Mike. As a foreign student who study in Britain, it's quite frustrating to find that many cutting edge devices are not available in the UK market plus the UK has rather high vat tax (20% as I know) which leads to the British customers to pay more for the same deceive compared with American customers. How do you think about this fact? By the way, it's an excellent video and I am following your channel sir.

[@DamZFXBeats]

Higher vat usually results in free or better care in other things. For example we have free healthcare in the UK. NHS do a great service (despite them always receiving cuts). To my understanding USA doesn't have free health care?

[@LoRdof]

when I lower / raise the display I hear a slight creaking coming from the lower body, as if it were not welded well ... should I return it?

[@haroon4330]

can this run games like warzone, doubt it since warzone is a heavy game but wat abt something like fortnite

[@scaramonga]

Got this one myself, and command center stopped working after I installed Win 10 2004. Button works if you run the program first, but after a restart, it won't. I replaced the NVMe drive, but it's a bastard to open, so be aware ;) Installing the Adrenalin drivers causes the 'freesync' option to not be supported, whereas, on the Radeon Settings Lite software/drivers (originally pre-installed), freesync works fine. Function keys mode can be changed in BIOS. Back rear rubber foot hides 3 x Philips screws, and this stretches whilst removing, thus makes it too long to refit. I called up HP support, and they were kind enough to send out 2 replacement kits of rubber feet strips, although the one at rear front does not have to be removed at all, as 2 Torx screws sit below this. Good service indeed. Sent FedEx express next day as well, so good on HP :)

[@davidwayneslookingforwardy454]

Hi - have just got this laptop but am having trouble activating the microphone. I assume there is an internal mic. Any help please.

[@DeeePYP]

Chatted with a tech and the solution was to uninstall the graphic drivers, then go to the AMD site and reinstall the drivers. Restart to finish the set up and everything worked great from there (well, functioned I should say...the Envy's internal mics aren't that great).

[@DrSandy98]

I want to buy it ...but I got to know it's has so bad hinge problem so now I am confused.... how's your doing after so much months of use...

[@TTSS81]

Is this the 13. 3 or 15.6 model. No mention in the title.

[@shitijsablania4995]

Please tell me the model number of this laptop

[@pedroahets]

Do you recomend this laptop to use it with a DAW and an audio interface to record? Thanks, awesome review

[@wasifkhan4410]

Hello sir, how’s it going after a year? I am planning to buy this in India with the Ryzen 5 processor. Anything I must know before buying?

[@denizozkan7605]

awesome review! i have a question which is that is it still buyable in May 2022? The price is same(in my country) with aero 13 which has ryzen 5800u and 16 gb of ram with 1 tb ssd which has same amount of ram and storage with this device. Please help me to choose the right one. I like the chasis of this device better fyi

[@guitargigs]

atlast someone has told the truth. the display is yellowish in my hp too. i have done the color caliberation with out satisfactory result. i will follow your 2 notches of red and 4 notches of green. hp tech india is saying that it is in the design of antiglare displays. i really dont understand the logic behind this. how can hp take for granted that this feature is going to be liked by all. personally this was really annoying until i got used to it by doing some not so satisfactory color caliberation. honest review thnx

[@sauravmehra4503]

My unit also has this yellowish tint.It's not complete yellow but it is on the warmer side.I don't think it's bcoz of the anti-glare tech bcoz this is a very reflective display. The calibration setting i use is 4down for the red and 3 on the green...It looks great then.Only problem is when i'm rotating the screen it flickers for a fraction of second to the original color to adjust for the screen orientation.It's a little bit annoying for my OCD lol but yeah the colors are good now...

[@deanborosane5451]

Hey, how it works by using FL or other audio production programs??

[@DavidGreeneMtgJudge]

How is this laptop holding up? I was going to snap buy this, but I kept seeing post after post about the hinges breaking on these models. Which is a real shame because aside from that, these are fantastic specs for the money.

[@tux1968]

Could you give the full model number please? The only model I found has a numeric keypad on the righthand side, which I can't stand.

[@DeeePYP]

That's sounds like the 15 inch version. This is the 13 inch model.

[@harrytrueman4216]

Do you find the screen small

[@Arjun-cp9yf]

Hello can you do a comparaison between the yoga slim 7 with the same configuration plz ? Thx a lot :)

[@anniekminderhoud5385]

Great review! I just got this laptop, i noticed that when using lightroom the laptop starts to get a bit hot en make some noise, i was just wondering if thats just normal and if anyone else is experiencing this? I just got it since yesterday

[@Albenny24]

IR Cam included?

[@kwantical]

Thinking of picking this up. One question tho, can I charge the laptop with usbc? Thanks in advance. Lovely content, subscribed.

[@miriama4505]

Could the screen calibration tip work for the 15 in version of this envy laptop?

[@ZohaibJahan]

Does USB type C supports display?

[@mohammadaminurrahmanripon1572]

Can I get LTE 4G on this model...??

[@KrypeaxFX]

is this Hp envy x360 compatible with a Hp tilt pen? if not are there any alternatives?

[@mTucci]

Any idea when this 4700u 16gb is coming to Canada

[@jtes1442]

So do you like it for what you need ? What’s your overall opinion of it ?

[@brainactivity737]

Great review Pointed out all the pros and cons 👍

[@BorisZech]

13:12: nice résumé ;)

[@kashs6743]

How is it holding up?

[@elisaschwartz406]

so the speakers are on the bottom? I'm looking for a laptop with upward facing speakers

[@duaneafields]

coffee and tea love upward facing speakers.

[@sriha37]

Thanks for the display calibration idea

[@wichoso]

Thanks for this review, I appreciate you noticed that it probably due to thermals it doesn't go up to 4.2ghz, any thoughts on that?

[@Daiyan.Mizan.Chowdhury]

use the Ctrl+Alt+ delete on it when the laptop freezes

[@peterng3241]

Dear Mike, agree with the other viewers. your are the best reviewer with a calm and collected manner. You could be a lecturer ( I used to attend a lot of lectures at university and lots of professional conferences) . Keep up with the good work.👍🍷.

[@38special4ever]

Nice review! How does this laptop perform when the underside vents are mostly blocked. 99% of my use is web browsing with the laptop on the stomach in bed. Is the fan off when the lowest performance setting is selected?

[@faxxemusic]

Its ok for web in bed

[@kosmarjus]

hehe, "web" in bed. just admit it, its phub.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Nice review,thank u !