HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: A Combination of Uniqueness and Ordinary
HP Envy Move all-in-one desktop with Intel Core i5 processor.
When it comes to portable computing, everyone has their own preferences. For some, an 11-inch laptop might be the perfect size for carrying around, while for others, a laptop with an 18-inch display might be fine.
But what about a full desktop computer?
This year, HP has combined the best of both worlds, aiming to achieve the practicality of an all-in-one (AIO) computer and a laptop. It’s called the HP Envy Move All-in-One Portable Desktop PC, and it’s packed with interesting hardware choices and software features. This unique device, which can be described as an all-in-one (AIO), is designed for a specific group of users who want the power and ease of use of a desktop PC, but also the flexibility of portability. Traditional all-in-one PCs are compact, but they are still stationary and require a constant power connection. The Envy Move aims to change this by using a built-in battery and a simple solution that allows you to take it wherever you need it. But with laptops with foldable and dual displays already on the market, does a portable AIO PC make sense? Read on to find out more.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Price in India
is available in India in a single model in Shell White colour for Rs 1,24,999 . This model is powered by a 13th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel UHD Graphics. It has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe M.2 storage. The retail package includes the HP Envy Move, a 90W adapter, and a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with integrated touchpad.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Design and Display
The HP Envy Move has a dual-tone design with textured polycarbonate and mesh fabric for the chassis. At the front, the speaker system is hidden under the mesh with a chrome HP logo. At the back of the desktop, there is a large HP logo engraved in chrome. Above it, there is a handle to lift the computer. The handle also has the same color scheme, but the hinge is made of leather, giving it a premium feel. On the right side of the desktop, there is the power port, HDMI 1.4b port, brightness adjustment button, and power key. On the left side, there is a USB Type-C port (10Gbps), a USB Type-A port (10Gbps), and volume controls. At the top, there is also a privacy shutter for the webcam. The entire machine weighs 4.1kg, which may not seem that heavy for a desktop machine, but it is quite heavy by laptop standards. During testing, we felt it was quite heavy to lift it by the handle.
When not in storage or transport, the HP Envy Move uses rotating kickstand legs that stay in place only when placed on a table. These legs are also made of polycarbonate, so the desktop feels stable and doesn’t wobble when placed on a table. This is a good thing, as HP expects users to move this 4kg PC around the house while exercising or when the kids are using it.
Talking about the display, the HP Envy Move comes with a 23.8-inch QHD touchscreen IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. HP claims a peak brightness of 300 nits, but we found it quite low when using it in a bright room.
HP Envy Move Display HP Envy Move Display – Equipped with a touchscreen display
The screen becomes hard to read when a light source is pointing at it. I noticed this mainly while photographing the product for this review. The touchscreen is responsive and I had no issues with that, but the resolution feels a bit low considering the size of the display. Since the Envy Move is targeted at people who want an entertainment machine, I watched a few movies on the device and the color saturation levels were quite disappointing and the clarity was a bit low as well. The QHD display is fine for work and app usage, but when it comes to entertainment, it doesn’t quite hit the sweet spot as a sharper display would be nice.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Keyboard, Speakers, Touchpad, Camera
The keyboard used has a built-in trackpad, which may be a bit awkward to use for users who buy a desktop and expect to use a mouse rather than a trackpad, but the trackpad is responsive, the keys are tactile, and it makes for a compact setup to carry from room to room.
The HP Envy Move is equipped with a 5W dual speaker system co-tuned with Bang and Olufsen. The audio quality is adequate for watching movies and listening to music, but don’t expect thumping bass when watching action movies or bass-heavy music.
HP Envy Move Speaker System HP Envy Move Speaker System
The speaker system is hidden under a mesh material.
As for the camera, the HP Envy Move uses a 5-megapixel webcam that supports Windows Hello and can also be used to take pictures. It uses some AI to reduce noise during video calls, but the video is still not clear enough. The camera is supported by dual microphones for better audio reception.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Specs and Software
The HP Envy Move doesn’t offer much customization when it comes to core specs. The all-in-one desktop only comes with a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD and 16GB LPDDR RAM (soldered in), with no upgrades beyond these. For the processor, the HP Envy Move comes with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 1335U with Intel UHD Graphics, again with no upgrades. This may be a bit limiting for end users, but seems fine for a basic home PC with a focus on multimedia and entertainment. The desktop runs off a power cord, but it does have a 6-cell 83Wh Li-ion battery that can be charged using a 90W adapter.
HP Envy Move Webcam HP Envy Move Webcam
Equipped with a physical switch that allows you to block the webcam at will.
The all-in-one can charge to 50 percent in 45 minutes, which is roughly in line with my testing results. In terms of wireless connectivity, the HP Envy Move comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Performance and Gaming
This all-in-one can easily handle most productivity apps like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro for 1080p editing without much GFX. It does overheat while rendering and the fans are quite loud. As for benchmarks, we ran Geekbench and got a score of 1,602 for single-core and 3,975 for multi-core. This all-in-one does not support Cinebench R23. Although the HP Envy Move is not meant for gaming, we tried a few games. The performance was not very good. Forza Horizon 5 ran fine at around 60FPS at optimal settings, but as soon as we increased the settings, the frames dropped significantly. Casual games can run fine, but graphics-intensive games will struggle on this machine, so it is not ideal as a gaming machine.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Battery Life
Although the HP Envy Move can run off a power cord, the built-in battery is especially useful during a power outage or when you need to move your desktop to another location without losing the current state of your PC. Despite the battery being the secondary power source on this machine, it can run for around four hours, which is very impressive.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Desktop Review: Verdict
Simply put, the HP Envy Move is better suited to home use than the office, and it has a battery backup so you can use it as a secondary display if you need to, which in theory makes it great for continuing to work or watch entertainment as you move from room to room.
The price of Rs 124,999 is a bit too high considering the hardware offered, and the heavy weight of 4kg is also an unavoidable fact. For entertainment on the go, a larger (but compact) tablet (Android or iPad) would be a better choice. As well as being much lighter, these are also cheaper and more power efficient, so will last much longer. If you need a compact work PC, there are larger laptops available too, such as Asus’ Zenbook Duo, which has a foldable display that is 19 inches wide (or tall), but is a bit more expensive (starting at Rs 159,990).
The HP Envy Move is still great if you want a compact all-in-one PC that you can carry around your house occasionally, as it’s not as lightweight as a laptop. It’s not a laptop replacement , and it’s certainly not a tablet replacement, meaning it will appeal to a very niche demographic, one that finds it the perfect sweet spot for work and productivity rather than entertainment.
HP Envy Move All-in-One Portable Desktop PC
- Price: Rs 1,24,999
Pros:
- Rugged construction
- The on-board battery is a nice addition
- The speaker system provides excellent sound output
Cons:
- The display could be brighter and not adjusted enough
- Not suitable for heavy-duty applications
- Basic Graphics Performance