HP Envy x360 15-u010dx Convertible 15.6-Inch Laptop
HP’s Envy 15-u010dx Windows 8.1-based 15.6-inch laptop model you can find in the retail stores and online is from the x360 convertible series. The x360 is a mark for covertible design with a fully foldable hinge, so the notebook can be also used as a tablet or “tent” and “stand” presentation and movie-watching device.
Outwardly, the 15-u010dx is a premium-looking notebook, with brushed aluminum finish in silver color and slim profile of .9″. The system weighs 5.3 pounds, which is not heavy for a 15.6-inch laptop. But in comparison with Windows tablets weighing as low as one pound and many smaller-screen convertibles, the Envy x360 is huge and barely usable as a standard slate. When you open it up, visible are the touch 1920×1080-pixel display without IPS wide viewing angle feature, a spacious keyboard with isle-style keys, numeric pad, and backlight, and a Control Zone trackpad with support for advanced touch gestures.
The notebook is loaded with mid-range hardware. Instead of the higher-end Intel Core i7-4510U found in the otherwise very similar 15-u011dx, the 15-u010dx comes equipped with the mid-tier i5-4210U. If you regularly process large video or image files and do some other processor intensive tasks, the more expensive model with the i7 is a viable investment. Otherwise, the i5 is optimal choice, since it strikes the right balance between performance and price. Both CPUs incorporate the same Intel HD 4400 graphics processing unit, with entry-level game rendering potential. RAM amount is 8GB which is more than enough for all normal PC duties. The hard drive has a capacity of 750GB. It could have been larger of course, but is still roomier than the usual 500GB HDDs. A DVD optical drive has been omitted, so you’ll have to purchase an external one in order to read and write DVDs.
For video chat services like Skype and Google Hangouts, there’s a TrueVision web camera with 1080p capture quality, while for sound the laptop has stereo speakers and Beats Audio technology. For getting you online, the system uses 802.11AC Wi-Fi wireless and Ethernet LAN connections. Bluetooth connectivity is supported, too. For connection to external monitors, HDTVs, and projectors, the 15-u010dx sports HDMI jack and Intel Wireless Display technology.
There’s no info on how long power autonomy is provided by the built-in 3-cell 43.5WHr battery.
Specifications of the HP Envy x360 15-u010dx
Here are the specs of the HP Envy x360 15-u010dx with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | HP |
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Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" 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 i5-4210U 4th Gen dual-core 1.7-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 35) |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. |
Data Storage | 750GB HDD This is an excellent capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. 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 As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
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. |
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. |
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB 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 | 3-cell 43.5WHr 3.82Ah |
Weight | 5.3 pounds |
Height | 0.9" |
Width | 15.1" |
Depth | 10.2" |
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. |
User Reviews and Q&A on the HP Envy x360 15-u010dx
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1 out of 5
mark –
Laptop HP Envy x360 15-u010dx dies after a storm strike never hp again
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Dave –
Worst computer ever. Super slow internet browsing, fan runs CONSTANTLY. Overall, a COMPLETE waste of $. Plan to smash it to bits with a sledgehammer, and will never, ever, buy anything HP again as long as I live.
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Lori –
Worst computer ever. Computer has not worked right from the start. Dealt with HP support several times while under warrenty, and also local techs still not working right. HP support finally told me it was a 3rd party(Windows) problem they couldn’t help. 14 mos. and I will be destroying computer. Waste of money. Done with HP.
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BRIGITTE COFFMAN –
Worst laptop ever! Fan quit working, and will cost more than worth.
Can NOT open back to clean out fan or replace it myself.
Only had 18 months. Bought at BESTBUY.
Read reviews of Geek Squad. Not good. They will return back to HP for repairs. However it is not guaranteed it will fix problem of fan not going out again within a year.
What a waste of $800!!
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clau –
Hi im between this and its othar version, the one with core i7, in some reviews i’ve been reading people says the touchscreen has some vertical lines, but i dont understand if its a special problem or its because the kind of screen the laptop has. Id like to know, because if its completely expectable i could look for another laptop with a different touchscreen.
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Mark Lynch –
Can you connect the HP Envy x360 Laptop with dual monitors? If so, which cable cord will be needed?
Regards,
Mark Lynch
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Danijel Z –
I don’t own the laptop myself, but did a bit of research. Since you have only one video output port – HDMI, you can connect one external monitor via a standard HDMI cable. However, since the laptop supports Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) technology, you can stream the picture to an additional monitor simultaneously with help of a WiDi adapter. So you’ll need one HDMI cable and a WiDi adapter, such as Netgear Push2TV (around $65).
janez –
Quick question: will I be able to upgrade to SSD myself without voiding the warranty?
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