HP Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1 (2018) Higher-End 2-in-1 Notebook

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The HP Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1 is a higher-end 2-in-1 convertible notebook. This is a configurable model for year 2018. It’s available on the official HP Store. The aluminum-clad Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1 has a 15.6-inch touch-screen on a pair of 360-degree hinges. There are two screen resolution choices: sharp Full HD and ultra-sharp 4K. Besides finger touch, the screen can be used with an optional active digitizer pen. An interesting display feature is the notebook’s optional privacy screen. The 2-in-1 PC has a full-size keyboard with numeric pad and optional key backlight.

Inside, the Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1 packs the the 8th Generation Intel Core processors – the excellent quad-core Intel Core i5-8250U and i7-8550U. Besides the basic Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics, HP optionally offers the Nvidia GeForce MX150 4GB lower-end dedicated video card for smoother gaming than with the UHD 620. The laptop comes with 8, 12 or 16 Gigabytes of system memory. For data storage, HP has provided numerous options – a 1-Terabyte hard drive combined with 16GB of Intel Optane memory for speed boost, a combination of a 1TB HDD and 256GB of fast solid state drive storage, or purely SSD storage with 512GB or 1TB capacity.

The included battery has a decent capacity of 52.5 WHr. It enables a run time of to 9 hours and 15 minutes on the laptop configuration with the Full HD screen resolution. On 4K models the battery life is shorter because of the higher resolution.

Specifications of the HP Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1

Here are the specs of the HP Envy x360 15t 3EC87AV_1 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand HP
Laptop Type 2-in-1 convertible laptop PC

2-in-1 means the laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC.
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.

3840x2160 pixels Ultra HD, 4K

The popular top-level Ultra HD 4K resolution is extremely sharp and delivers a lot of space for displaying content on the screen.
Touchscreen Finger multi-touch input

The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.

Active digitizer pen input

The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package.
Other Display Specs IPS type

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.

Privacy screen (optional)

The privacy screen technology prevents other people from viewing content on the laptop's display you use by reducing the viewing angles. It's optional on this laptop model.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-8250U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing)

Intel Core i7-8550U 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing)
Graphics (GPU) Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)

Nvidia GeForce MX150 4GB dedicated video card (for light gaming, but with improved smoothness)
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.

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.

16GB RAM

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage 512GB SSD

512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.

1000GB (1TB) SSD

1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files.

1000GB (1TB) HDD + 16GB Optane

This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage.

1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD

This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive None
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.

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

Active digitizer pen (optional)
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.

HD 720p resolution

This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
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 No

This laptop has no 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 1 x USB-C

A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.

2 x USB 3.1

A pair of full-size 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.

Video out via USB-C

The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
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 Fingerprint reader

This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing.
Battery 3-cell 52.5 WHr
Weight 4.7 pounds
Height 0.7"
Width 14.1"
Depth 9.7"
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.

Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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