Google Docs can be finicky when a system is being taxed, yet I didn't run into any problem as I wrote this review. The Envy x360 13 breezed through my typically demanding workload, which involves 25 Edge browser tabs running in the background with YouTube Music cycling through my favorite songs. It even outperformed the $1,799 MacBook Pro on certain tests. The Ryzen 5 4500U CPU with 8GB of RAM in the Envy x360 13 delivers outstanding performance for the price, crushing its Intel-powered rivals by a significant margin. The tides have officially turned in AMD's favor. None of the presets I tested sounded any better than the default 'HP Optimized' setting. I personally wouldn't touch the B&O Audio Control app unless you're adept at using an equalizer. As expected, the bass was lacking even when I set the preset to 'bass' mode in the Bang & Olufsen Audio Control software. When I listened to Glass Animals' 'Heat Wave,' the vocals and treble were detailed without sounding shrill. It's a shame because the speakers sound fine at lower volumes or when playing songs without those soaring treble tones. If you'll indulge in my nerdiness for a second, I also really like the typeface and clean font style HP uses.ĭeeper key travel would have been welcome and the keys require more force than I prefer, but these are understandable shortcomings given the physical constraints at play. The keys span the entire length of the deck, which makes them a good size for people with small or large fingers. The Envy x360 13's chiclet-style keyboard has generously-spaced keys that are clicky and responsive.

The Envy 13 got even brighter, at 410 nits. That is plenty bright, especially when compared with the Yoga C740 (250 nits), the Swift 3 (251 nits) and the mainstream category average (318 nits). Our Envy x360 13 clocked just under that rating, at 364 nits.

I recommend upgrading from the FHD screen with 300 nits of brightness to the one with 400 nits. The Yoga C740 (111%) added a pop more color while the Envy 13 (109%) practically matched its convertible relative. According to our colorimeter, the Envy x360 13 covers 108% of the sRGB color gamut, making it more vivid than the Swift 3 (62%) and the average mainstream laptop (96%).

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