HP Pavilion X360 11t (11t-k100 / 2015) Affordable 2-in-1 Mini-Laptop
The HP Pavilion X360 11t (11t-k100 / 2015 edition) brings several important improvements over its last year’s precursor. It retains the same 360-degree hinge for ultimate convertibility and an affordable starting price of around $350. But, HP has replaced the old Intel Bay Trail processors with the latest Braswell chips, additionally started offering the device with a better Intel Core M series CPU, upgraded to Windows 10 Home from 8.1, and added IPS wide viewing angle display technology. (NOTE: HP on the official product pages clearly states the device has IPS display. However, the model we saw at the IFA show and models reviewed by several YouTube users still rely on the TN panels with significantly narrower viewing angles. Our advice is to double check with your seller whether the model you’re planning to buy has IPS, since display quality gap between TN and IPS is huge.) Since the Pavilion X360 11t is a budget-device, no Full HD display resolution choice is available. HP sticks with the basic 1366-by-768-pixel 720p resolution.
With these specs, the laptop competes directly against the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 3147 (with IPS), Lenovo Flex 3 11, Acer Aspire R 11, and Toshiba Radius 11 L15.
The standard edition x360 11t 2015 comes with either the lowest-end Intel Celeron N3050 dual-core processor or somewhat faster Intel Pentium N3700. Both can handle the daily computing chores of the average user, but the Pentium option provides visibly smoother operation at an extra cost of $50. The default 4GB system memory option is a well-balanced one considering the basic CPUs, but if you want extra multitasking headroom you can opt for 8GB instead. In the storage department, offered is only the classic 500GB 5,400 rpm hard drive with a plenty of storage space but slow read and write speeds. HP additionally sells a pricier $460+ Select Edition version with faster Intel Core M 5Y10(c) CPU and faster storage in form of a 128GB solid state drive. As a downside, 8GB RAM option isn’t available on the Select Edition model.
Outwardly, besides the glossy screen which reflects lights a lot, the most notable are aluminum base cover holding an isle-style keyboard with a decent tactile feedback and a spacious trackpad with integrated buttons for left and right clicks. The rest of the laptop is made of matte plastics in three different colors – Natural Silver, Sunset Red, and Minty Green. The convertible has a 0.9″ thick profile and weighs in at 3.2 pounds.
The right side of the chassis (in the laptop mode) houses a combo headphones / microphone audio connector, Windows Start button, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI video output jack, an Ethernet LAN port, and a power jack.
On the left side, clustered are a volume rocker, SD card reader slot, USB 2.0 port, Kensignton lock hole, and power button.
Stereo speakers are located on the bottom of the chassis. The speaker system is enhanced by Bang & Olufsen and customizable with a dedicated graphics equalizer software. For Internet connectivity, the laptop uses 802.11N wireless connection, besides wired Ethernet LAN. Other important features are a 720p web camera and Bluetooth interface.
Hewlett-Packard claims the battery life on this model lasts “up to 8 hours and 15 minutes”. That’s a brave statement, since the battery unit inside has a capacity of just 32 WHr. Maybe on idle the notebook can achieve more than 8 hours, but in the real world use like surfing the web with screen brightness set to half the battery life will be probably around five hours mark.
Specifications of the HP Pavilion X360 11t (2015)
Here are the specs of the HP Pavilion X360 11t (2015) 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 | 11.6-inch This is a very small display size, given the most frequently used laptop screen size is 15.6". |
Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. |
Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core M 5Y10c dual-core 0.8-2GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 29) Intel Celeron N3050 (able to complete everyday tasks, but can be sluggish) Intel Pentium N3700 (can do usual tasks, but can be slow) |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. 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 | 128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. 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. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops. |
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. |
Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
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. |
Battery | 2-cell 32 WHr |
Weight | 3.2 pounds |
Height | 0.9" |
Width | 12" |
Depth | 8.2" |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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