HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop (13-ay0007ca)

This model ranked #1 among Laptops priced $400-1000 in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
This versatile 2-in-1 laptop is a great candidate for productivity on the go, study or even travel.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+
No Number Pad. If you primarily work with numbers, the lack of a number pad on this laptop could be inconvenient. You have the option of using an external number pad to remedy that, especially if you only need it on occasion.$20+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $920.
Who it's For
- Road Warrior
- Aspiring Creative
- Multitasker
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Specs
Screen
13.3", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), 165.63 PPI, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 6 cores clocked from 2.3 to 4 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics
Memory
8 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Battery
65Wh
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w30.65 × d19.46 × h1.64
Dimensions (in): w12.07 × d7.66 × h0.65
Weight (kg): 1.32
Weight (lbs.): 2.91
Features
- Fast-Charging
- Backlit
- Paired Memory
- External Power Brick
- Built-in Media Card Reader
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
- IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
- Multiple Monitor Support
- Touch Screen
- USB Type-C
- USB Type-A
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Built-In Keyboard
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Speakers
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Wi-Fi ac
Maintenance and Upgrades
Commonly Replaced Components
Battery: A technician can help you with that
Local Storage: More complex than usual
Memory: Can't be repaired or updated
GPU: Can't be repaired or updated
Additional Ressources
Pricing and Current Offers
Software Compatibility
Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.
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