HP Envy m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB) 17.3″ Touch Full HD Laptop with Intel i7 Broadwell CPU & Nvidia 840M GPU

The HP Envy m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB) is a multimedia powerhouse laptop. The key features are its large and sharp 17.3-inch Full HD display with touch support, the latest Intel Core i7-5500U Broadwell processor with excellent speed for the daily chores and photo / video editing, and the Nvidia GeForce GT 840M dedicated video card which is faster than the usual Intel HD (5500) series integrated graphics. Furthermore, the laptop has large system memory and storage capacities of 12GB and 1 Terabyte, respectively.

The m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB), as same as the whole Envy m7 series, features an advanced sound system as well. Its stereo speakers are accompanied by a subwoofer for a richer bass. Another premium feature is keyboard backlight.

In addition to the excellent feature set and performance, the notebook delivers a very attractive design in silver color, including color-matching keyboard keys.

The machine sports a web camera, support for the latest and fastest 802.11AC wireless networking standard, Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI video connector, media card reader, and Bluetooth.

HP has estimated the battery life is up to 6.5 hours, which is admirable for a 17.3″ laptop.

With a heavy weight of 7 pounds, the HP Envy m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB) isn’t suitable for carrying around the house much or taking on trips. It is rather a desktop replacement notebook with a large display and emphasis on good performance.

Other notable downsides are a lack of IPS screen technology for wide viewing angles and slow 5400 RPM hard drive rotational speed which does the notebook no favors in terms of program and files loading and file copy times.

Specifications of the HP Envy m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB)

Here are the specs of the HP Envy m7-k211dx (J9K05UA#AB) with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	HP
Screen Size	17.3-inch The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen	Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.
Other Display Specs	TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i7-5500U 5th Gen dual-core 2.4-3.GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42)
Graphics (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GT 840M 2GB Dedicated Video Card
System Memory (RAM) Size	12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more.
Data Storage	1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive	DVD writer
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers with subwoofer Besides the standard stereo speakers, the laptop additionally features a built-in subwoofer speaker for a better bass sound.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	3 x USB 3.0 Three full-size USB Type A ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Intel Wireless Display (Wi-Di)
Battery	"Up to 6.5 hours" battery life 4-cell 41WHr 2.8Ah lithium-ion
Weight	7 pounds
Height	1.2"
Width	16.5"
Depth	10.9"
Windows Version	Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.