HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 14" Review: Touch-Screen Laptop

Find one at Best Buy - lon.tv/n4gr (affiliate link) - HP's x360 14 is a nice middle of the road two-in-one laptop. It's not easily upgradeable like its competitors but is attractive, well built, and has decent battery life. See more laptops: lon.tv/laptops and subscribe! lon.tv/s
VIDEO INDEX:
0:00 - Intro
00:56 - Hardware Overview
00:59 - CPU
01:05 - RAM
01:06 - Storage
01:09 - Not very upgradeable
01:43 - Price
01:52 - Color Options
01:54 - Other Configurations
02:26 - Display
03:04 - Weight
03:17 - Battery
03:56 - Keyboard
04:32 - Trackpad
04:39 - Fingerprint Reader
04:45 - Built Quality
05:09 - Speakers
05:40 - Webcam
05:50 - Ports
06:00 - Fan
06:33 - Ports Continued
08:05 - Web Browsing
08:17 - KZbin
08:31 - Speedometer Test
09:05 - Gaming: Fortnite
09:28 - Gaming: Rocket League
09:38 - Gaming: Half Life 2
10:07 - 3dMark Benchmark Test
10:35 - 3dMark Stress Test
11:17 - Kodi and HEVC video
11:36 - Ubuntu Linux test
12:30 - Conclusion
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[@jadriangreathouse8088]

Excellent reviews! Thank you.

[@delorism]

I'm looking for a 2 in 1 laptop and I won't go to any review but yours. You are helping me sooo much! Thank you!

[@StacyBarnesA]

Most thorough review of this model that I’ve seen yet, thank you!

[@diguification]

Not a thorough review at all, Stacy. It's a 2-in-1 and he COMPLETELY avoided the unit as a tablet, neither he showed its touch responsiveness, nor pen input. With all such details left out, he has effectively covered about 55% of the unit's overall potential.

[@akk618]

You sure are x

[@shezadm6300]

Yeah couldn’t find other reviews of this computer so good to find this review :)

[@mrlloyd149]

great one Lon

[@shezadm6300]

Thanks for the review mate! nice computers in the background haha.. by the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel just might change someone’s life..

[@ihov.rivera9924]

How to connect using ethernet cable? I don't see the port, or should I buy a USB adapter?

[@osamaahmad1979]

Great video. I have a question do you know if there will be also a Hp Pavilion x360 with the Ryzen Processor?

[@torriebrown9607]

thank you so much i just learned a few things from you ty

[@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot]

using this same laptop just the 7th gen version same ram and storage bought it back in like 2017 for like $350-400 and have been very happy with it.

[@Ghost-138]

bbgarnett which model

[@Ghost-138]

bbgarnett I got this fucing Lenovo ideapad 300 i5 8gm ram and I’m gonna kill myself it’s not so durable

[@kevwiz369]

Fantastic presentation.

[@doommuffinz5276]

Thank you for the insight

[@slinkycues]

U are the GOAT at laptop reviews!

[@allenzimmerman6441]

Is this laptop good for editing and recording videos?

[@ananzeh01]

@@allenzimmerman6441 it's ok for normal and light editing, but not for heavy and 4k editing

[@allenzimmerman6441]

@@ananzeh01 Thanks for the reply I appreciate it !

[@notreallyjonn]

is it good for editing videos?

[@mrlloyd149]

could you please review the 2019 13inch Envy? t's a budget ultrabook for students starting at 750. I'd really appreciate it

[@whoeverwhoever400]

Does the Microsoft Surface's pen work on the screen of this computer? I have the old first generation of MS Surface. I am planning to switch to a touch screen laptop. The pen really helps for taking notes in the class. thanks

[@kenmaier6870]

Lon - thx for this video and in fact all your videos. My wife bought the x360 a month ago and all is good. When she purchased it obviously a low capacity SSD so my plan was to upgrade it in the next few months.You made a comment that the HD is not easily accessible when you remove the cover. I have yet to remove the cover but based on other x360 upgrade video's I have seen the HD seems easily swapped. Can you comment on the discrepancy BTW - I really enjoy you videos and thoroughness of them

[@romant56]

This looks perfect for a cheaper laptop (finally). I bought a similar HP convertible several years ago and it's still going strong. Even the battery has held up surprisingly well. Thanks as always for the review Lon!

[@lucarossi9055]

romant56 is this laptop is good for graphic design and coding?

[@sabkabaap2748]

bhai streaming ke liye kaisa hai

[@kid5042]

@@lucarossi9055 No. you need a high end laptop or even a upper mid class might work

[@kingstonarlo7110]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

[@aviarturo5563]

@Kingston Arlo Instablaster :)

[@theshawnlynn]

Pros: . Sleek design for price . 2 in 1 compatibility if ur into that . Quality Speakers . Backlit Keyboard . 16 GB Optane . SSD hard drive (it turns on fast) Cons: . Battery life is disappointing . Fan can get loud while streaming Overall, it’s very good for a budget laptop. It should be recommended to students and everyday users. I do not recommend this if you try to game on it or edit videos. Hope this helps

[@user-ox9vu2gl5n]

What PC,Labtops would you recommend for video production?

[@LaVerite124]

That’s all I need. A computer for the house

[@theshawnlynn]

S 400 sorry for the late response, you may want to invest in a macbook pro if you do serious video editing. If you prefer windows (like me) the surface pro is very good with programs like adobe premier

[@pitbullchamp3459]

Damn, I was going to buy this for $499 right now more for video editing lol I guess not

[@iamthe1whowillbringpeace316]

Do you recommend putting screen protector for touch screen? If so which one u recommend

[@karmabasedj8184]

What do you think about this vs Lenovo flex 14 Amd?

[@radiantsana]

Can u use a stylus pen with this laptop? If so, which one do u recommend? Bc i just got this but it’s white and i rlly need a stylus

[@manik8179]

How is the display brightness for content consumption ?

[@siege_plat2942]

How do you add a printer to this

[@tpflexer4703]

Is this good enough for basic photoshop/ illustrations or minor video editing?

[@ericgutierrez4289]

Is this laptop good for Blender Animation, I’m asking because my career is Animation and I’m going to be using Blender Animation mostly for 2D Animation because I’m mostly gonna make anime.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

When I tried to put Ubuntu on my older Elitebook it did not detect the wifi card in it, but Linux Mint did.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

@Win32Application - System File When I had Ubuntu on here it ran pretty good, but wouldn't detect the WiFi card. But, because of that I didn't run it long enough to know if Mint ran faster or not. This system is a 3rd Gen i7 with 8GB ram and a 250GB SSD. Linux Mint runs like a dream on it; but I stopped running Windows because it was just running like trash on it.

[@soaky4]

I got what was likely the last of the previous series (c-series; Prof. Seidman is showing the brand-new d-series) a few months ago. I agree that this is a good laptop. I recommend it. The physical differences I see are a different placement of the fingerprint reader and thinner side bezels. There's also a negligible reduction in weight in the newer model (3.49 lbs. vs. 3.53 lbs.) My particular configuration (HP has SEVERAL models of the "HP Pavilion x360 14") includes: *similar 8th Gen i5 CPU, same screen size and resolution, same 128gb SSD, but *16gb of DDR4 RAM and an HP Pen. Also, mine has no video output from the USB-C slot, and a volume rocker in place of the HDD light. My device cost $519.99. So, while the differences make for a slightly improved machine, I am pleased that I was able to get essentially the same quality device for less money. Based on my experience with a very similar machine, I agree with Dr. Lon that the laptop shown is a solid choice for basic tasks.

[@ivangalvez3456]

When you were playing fortnite were you screen recording or did you put the camera on the screen?

[@alainaaladdin8712]

This was very helpful. I bought it today at Best Buy. Thank You for uploading. :)

[@agungrudini]

How about srgb?

[@haniasiddiqui1742]

Is this good for Adobe products such as photoshop and premiere Pro?

[@MintReactions]

With 8gb ram Photoshop will run okayyyyy, but not as smooth unless you get an external SSD. premiere will be pretty sluggish. I recommend a Samsung T5 SSD external. There's a 500gb version that's about 120 bucks.

[@imforLL]

Is it good for games like roblox and sims 4?.. Also is it good at all

[@vrg3250]

Which is better the pavilion or envy?

[@ccroy2001]

Is the WiFi card a RealTek 8822 BE? I got the same on Linux (Bluetooth working, not WiFi) but for me the fix was as easy as going to a later kernel. On Linux Mint when I installed it the LTS kernel was 4.15.xx I went to 4.18.xx and it has been fine. I also had to disable secure boot and fast boot in bios otherwise it is like Windows grabs WiFi and won’t let go. Maybe this will help someone?

[@lucarossi9055]

Is this laptop good for coding ?

[@pocketchange6010]

I have one and the only two things I would change are the windows 10 updates and the touchpad...I have bought a mouse to use instead of the touchpad because it is the touchpad that is malfunctioning and I have disabled all updates because it changes the setup I have for the machine

[@great-contenttv6974]

Is it possible to install ubunto on it ?

[@tnj208]

Can i use the Core i3 for uni ?

[@GosfordLawrence]

this is a nice machine, but can you recommend a hard case for it? Im having issues finding one

[@lachie2053]

Gosford Lawrence Try Pelican There A Really Good Case For A Laptop Like This 👍

[@7liwa958]

No gay

[@alexis_selena]

Is there backlot keyboard on this?

[@rahulathsr]

Regarding the RAM and storage upgrade, The older generation had few slots under the keyboard and this model is the 2019 model which has all the slots on the bottom side which makes it a a breeze to upgrade if you need to.

[@MyBlackandRedCZ]

I found one of these with an 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD backed up with 16GB of optane. Would that improve the speed of newer games and the performance of video editing and live streams? And do you think the battery life would change significantly compared to the model you reviewed? The one I’m looking at is advertised to have 9 and 1/2 hours of battery life but most consumers report the battery life to be between 2-4 hours. That concerns me.

[@kid5042]

No you can’t really game on these

[@jamespower5165]

Can you review the 10th gen i5 processor version of this? Seems more futureproof but I've heard rumblings about heating and average battery life from buyers.

[@melly9482]

I thought that's what this is?

[@calebzatorski5524]

​@@melly9482 He says at 0:53 the processor is i5-8265U (the "8" indicates generation)

[@AshishCherian170595]

Did you come across any review for the 10th gen. Badly in need of it.

[@jennych1307]

What's the exactly model of this hp pavilion?

[@janavshetty346]

which laptop is better for engineering students??? hp pavilion 15 i7 12th gen or hp x360 i7???

[@DarrenPersad]

These are currently sitting at $649 for an i5, 12 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, which seems like a spectacular deal to me. I was going to splurge on another XPS, but I’m willing to give this more affordable options a shot given how phenomenal the specs are for the price.

[@123abc8027]

1 gigahertz is a joke and ruins the computer

[@js4313]

@@123abc8027 from what I'm seeing is that its 1ghz per core which it has 4 and has turbo boosts up to 3.5ghz

[@zoran123456]

Thank you for a review! I recently bought it (with i3 processor) as I saw your review and found it interesting. I love is so much, using it extensively for my job as web developer, watching movies, even some light gaming (pinball or retro games). This laptop is crazy useful. I no longer need to carry my mouse, touch works great. I can easily switch between laptop or tablet mode. Keyboard is nice although I don't like key positions so I bough new wireless keyboard for it. Battery can easily last for almost 8 hours, which is sufficient for any kind of work. For a budget laptop, I cannot find any bad things about it. One thing to note, this laptop does NOT support, Samsung S Pen, or Wacom pens. You need original HP Pen (or probably Surface Pen, haven't tried it). Little bit dissapointment, as I have S-pen from Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet.

[@eish19]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I was going back and forth to get the i3 processor or the i5 processor

[@mahaelawady6337]

and of course it supports graphic ??

[@mahaelawady6337]

and of course it supports graphic ??

[@LSSMex]

Do you think the computerer is to noisy? cooling system or fan

[@manik8179]

How is the display brightness for content consumption ?

[@missy2404]

Hello can you do a review on this laptop or can anyone give reviews, am looking for a budget laptop for school but it must be a touch screen. HP 14" Touchscreen PC 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, i3 HD Laptop, Dual-Core up to 3.90 GHz, Fingerprint, USB-C, 1366x768, UHD 620 Graphic, Bluetooth, Webcam, Win 10

[@lbj4993]

Does anybody out there have feedback on the speakers when used in tent-mode for watching videos/movies, which would seem like an much-used-mode for a 2-in-1...??? Seems like a weird placement and somewhat useless in that case

[@eviolus-5660]

I've read reviews of it being slightly muffled when in laptop mode but tent mode seems fine

[@enerzise3161]

HP - Stylus Pen that sells for about $65 does work with this HP Pavilion x360 2 in 1. I do not know if the $99 HP - Stylus Tilt Pen works with it. The HP Stylus Tilt Pen is Compatible with HP Spectre x360, Brand Compatibility: HP, Model Compatibility: HP Spectre x360

[@jungleboy5380]

It comes with the computer if you get it from the HP website

[@parshottamchopada6913]

How much price

[@gautamsainath7304]

Anyone try running it with dota 2?

[@Adamnomaz]

Hi can anyone tell me if this laptop with the core i3 is worth buying for £550? Thinking of getting one any help would be appreciated!

[@eviolus-5660]

I'd say get i5 if possible but I've only seen positive reviews for both :)

[@amirmsr6133]

Fan is loud and it heats up after only using like for 20 minutes..... screen is great mine was the i7 version... standby time is just bad..tops 2 days..and finding out two days later the battery is empty...

[@Javier-ml9ji]

Amir Msr this is true fan is very loud and gets very hot very fast

[@calgary2800]

@@Javier-ml9jiI read about that in the reviews on the best buy site, going to not buy it now. I have a 17 envy laptop and the fan hardly ever goes on.

[@LSSMex]

agree!!! the Fan is veryy Loud. I'm disappointed @HP

[@eviolus-5660]

Is it because you use it on your lap/blankets?

[@deelinspiring9796]

is it a good choice for programming ??

[@iskandarzulhilmi53]

Get the i7 configuration with Nvidia dedicated graphics; mx250. I think you'll be good :-D

[@ellyguitarchic5069]

Love this laptop. But can someone tell me how do I make the touch keyboard appear when in tablet mode please?

[@MaRomeo09]

Elly GuitarChic when you turn it to tablet mode you will see far right bottom portion you will see the keyboard mode.

[@vanitash17]

Does it electrify you when you are typing while charging?

[@FalseInformation]

Yes it does, everyone who tries to type on it have died.

[@ml-np9si]

@@FalseInformation no everyone who looks at it die bc it's that powerful

[@esmemii584]

No haha

[@lyfe_travel1]

Would a wireless pen work on it?

[@monicah1318]

So you cannot charge your phone ?

[@khushii8154]

Hey can anyone tell me it has Backlit keyboard or no?

[@kaceywaceyy]

The version I have doesn’t have a backlit keyboard

[@HunGerMovies]

only thing I am missing MUCH is the four touchpad buttons:S

[@dannygutierrez2284]

I don't understand where he said it didn't connect to wifi. Do I have to buy something extra just to connect to wifi in my own home? Thank you

[@LonSeidman]

I’m not sure what part you’re referring to but it does connect to WiFi just fine.

[@dannygutierrez2284]

Thank you

[@delorism]

Will this run Photoshop?

[@delorespauldo9079]

Do nice work. Would the HP 14 inch touchscreen laptop?

[@lucarossi9055]

Which is better Hp pavilion or hp envy?

[@js4313]

Envy is better than pavillion then the best is spectre.

[@potter3173]

Nice

[@pilotrakeshpatel]

I have this laptop it’s really good . I want a cover for it whilst it’s in tablet mode . Anyone knows ?

[@LSSMex]

Do you think the computerer is to noisy? cooling system or fan

[@irisglisson3552]

It this for zooming

[@xuimod]

No need to be condescending, upgrading this machine isn't difficult. Getting to the 2 screws underneath the rubber feet the hardest part.

[@kid5042]

No they put everything under the motherboard

[@123Suryasis]

Can we get some more technical details on your review? Like whether the Ram is single channel or dual channel, what is the exact WiFi card being used, 2x2 or 1x1? These will help us to decide whether to buy this or what kind of upgrade we need to plan for. These information are easily available without any third party software or may be just running software like HWinfo.

[@LonSeidman]

RAM is single channel on this one. Uncertain on the Wifi as it wasn't listed in the specs but typically these are 2x2.

[@123Suryasis]

@@LonSeidman you can use HWinfo to get the WiFi card details. Pavilion series comes with 1x1 as well.

[@gurshamceromain9459]

What type of ram? Ddr3? Or ddr4

[@davidwing8879]

The entire time I was screaming for you to show the bottom of the laptop to see if there are any air intakes for the CPU fan. I'm sure I'm not the only person who is curious about this. Something to think about showing! This is important to me because I want to be able to set the laptop on my bed (or any soft surface while using it and I don't want a design where I will suffocate the fan intake. Thanks!

[@calebzatorski5524]

Try re-watching the video, this is one of the first things he does with the laptop... at 1:10 you get a full view of the bottom

[@davidwing8879]

@@calebzatorski5524 thank you I obviously missed it!

[@LSSMex]

This laptop is very noisy... a lot!!

[@nelsonaidoo3401]

You should add fingerprint test to it

[@bernadetterocha3693]

Its not bad. I just bought one from Best Bug for about 469. Its not very heavy, and not too thick, so it won't be too bothersome if wearing it in your backpack a while. Runs decently. Just using for Minecraft, writing, and doing genealogy stuff. Its not slow on those sights, which I appreciate. Tbh, I didn't ask many questions and the guy didn't offer much information. Just needed something inexpensive but useful so this works well. Just FYI. I had my phone on top of the laptop and slid it and twice the magnetics inside the laptop turned my phone screen off (not the phone itself), so keep that in mind. I only found out it was touch screen and folded into a tablet by accident.😂😂🤷‍♀️ Fan really isn't too loud. Only learning the otherstuff now while he's talking.😂😂😂 Wifi works connects fine for mine.

[@123abc8027]

Lmao you didn’t buy this laptop for $469. Stop

[@bernadetterocha3693]

@@123abc8027 why do you say that?

[@justiceodueze2897]

Why is the I-3 cheaper?

[@iskandarzulhilmi53]

Lower specs duhh..

[@tam.tam4531]

Is it good for note taking?

[@tam.tam4531]

And if it doesn't come with a pen, if I buy hp one will it work w it?

[@paulfrahm3842]

no gratuitous music ---> thumbs up

[@romixfox4287]

I’m thinking about buying this one . Is it worth it to browse , watch videos movies , Edit videos , and very light gaming ?

[@pesochrisss]

Romixfox ive had this laptop for a while now and its great! it runs many games like garrys mod and many more from steam and is great for watching youtube and editing

[@kal904]

Is it good for college ?

[@sylwianikicov8251]

Hi, I just got this laptop and I don't know how to turn on the keyborad lights. How do you do it?

[@sushmitachakma6330]

I want to know too.

[@sylwianikicov8251]

@@ankitasahoo2559 in this model does not work

[@VermillionRedd]

Does the finger print reader come in all models?

[@durairaj3651]

No

[@berekexer8158]

Get the new ones with 10th gen processor

[@tonysalazar4954]

Is this a good laptop for college folks?????

[@samaleh2367]

I thinkso, if you do task involving high cpu usage then get the quadcore version i5 or the i7 which is a lot of better. Photography, CAD. It should be suitable for those application look for one woth mx150 or 250 dedicated graphics . If you into gaming and rendering then get the LEgion y540 or Acer. Avoid hp gaming pc

[@grippysockgf]

It will be okay for CAD and such

[@namjanamja747]

depends on what college just kidding

[@waitforit8523]

how will it run csgo? anyone?

[@Javier-ml9ji]

WaitForIT badly

[@123abc8027]

Javier24701 lmao no it won’t CSGO is old as shit. This computer can handle CSGO very easily. Shut up.

[@jasonhowe1697]

if it has less than a terrabyte of storage and used mem card ram/rom as the preferred OS medium this is why you had slow down and I doubt the Ram itself was past bare min of 8GB

[@melly9482]

This is on sale for BF for $499 but I'm thinking the Walmart $499 gaming laptop is better.

[@jazmost]

I was torn between the two as well.

[@camillecastro7670]

I do not recommend this laptop if you are going to use this laptop for gaming or for schooling (zoom). When my laptop overheats it makes this odd loud buzzing noise.

[@unboxing4u582]

I am Sorry for Uploading a video (HP Pavilion x360 i5 11th generation Unboxing ) on KZbin in which I have used your content.Sir I saw your video on facebook and did not know you have a youtube channel and a same video on youtubeSir if i knew that this is your video on youtube as well i would not have made this mistake.. Sir I am working as an affiliate and this is the only source of earning my family had in this pandemic. I assure you that I will never upload video again on my You Tube channel in the future. It's my fault that I uploaded this video on my channel and I apologize for that.Please sir if possible remove the copyright strike and give me one chance and a warning. I request you to kindly retract the claim. I shall be very thankful to you.

[@jagardina]

Can I come over and retro-brite that macintosh behind you? It drives me crazy. Or send it to any you-tuber worth his salt who refurbishes retro computer gear. I'm sure the 8-bit-guy will help you out.

[@imforLL]

Ppl someone, can you tell me how that cost with dollars;-;

[@khadiatus.4800]

Right now $499 on hp website

[@imforLL]

@@khadiatus.4800 i- WooOoOw that's freaking cheap

[@harryjohnson7784]

can this run minecraft?

[@durairaj3651]

Yeah sure

[@shivarajsubbanavar5882]

Alexa is in this

[@hansikahanshu8730]

Does the fan makes loud noises?

[@TaylorRandomTV]

No not at all for me :)

[@Muh63s]

How much????????

[@bigbodoge9069]

It lacks at ports, I wouldn't recommend it

[@123abc8027]

I don’t understand why it’s only 1 gigahertz. What a joke

[@theshinytyranitar2029]

I see roblox and steam on that laptop

[@ionlywearpjs]

lol watching this on it why must you be so rude

[@the1boredlame-380]

lol why he have epic games launcher

[@jtc_1427]

👁👄👁 que ago aquí si no entiendo ni verga

[@ar3lyr415]

Igual aqui,, yo nomas queria ver si tiene programa para escribir o no jajq