HP isn't afraid to experiment with PC designs, as evidenced by the HP Specter Foldable PC, which can function as a small 17-inch desktop PC, a large 17-inch tablet, or a compact 12-inch laptop. .3 inches. There is also the HP Chromebase AiO 22, an all-in-one that runs ChromeOS whose screen can rotate between landscape and portrait on its base which also serves as a speaker. Finally, there is the HP Envy 34 all-in-one, with its 34-inch 21:9 screen. The HP Envy Move 24 is another illustration of the company's efforts to step out of the ordinary.
At first glance, it's a simple 24-inch all-in-one PC, but the handle and pocket on the back panel are the first clues that it's different. The system and its keyboard can be transported from one room to another. But that's not all: The Envy Move includes a battery, which allows it to be used for hours away from a wall outlet. We love the design, especially the nifty feet that retract when you lift it up and suddenly reappear when you put it down. But the HP Envy Move 24 is better suited as an entertainment device for surfing the web and streaming content than as a productivity machine for working.
The Envy Move is based on a 23.8-inch touchscreen with QHD (2560×1440 pixels) resolution. It features a 13th generation Core U series processor. Our test copy is equipped with a Core i5-1335U, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. It costs €1,299.
Battery powered
In our tests, the Envy Move performed on par with mid-range Core i5-based laptops. It offers sufficient performance for applications, but meager 3D graphics capabilities. Creators and gamers will need at least a Core i7 processor and a dedicated graphics card.
According to HP, the Envy Move can run for 4 hours on its battery. Our endurance test confirms this autonomy with 4 hours and 8 minutes. This figure may seem insignificant compared to the autonomy of a classic laptop, but the Envy Move must power a much larger screen, which is also high resolution.
Clever retractable feet for the HP Envy Move 24
The most interesting part of the Envy Move's design isn't the battery, but the two metal legs it sits on. They automatically move into position when you place the PC, and they retract when you lift it. Despite their fragile appearance, they offer a solid and stable base.
The white finish makes the Envy Move look like a consumer device rather than a Windows PC. The system weighs 2.5 kg. It is easy to transport thanks to its handle which folds behind the screen to be more discreet.
A fabric pouch stretches the width of the back panel. It is used to store the keyboard to take it when moving the computer. This keyboard has a built-in touchpad, so you don't have to juggle a mouse as you move from room to room.
A crisp, bright touchscreen
There is no need to use a mouse or keyboard pad to navigate Windows, since the screen is touchscreen. The screen is bright and crisp for both work and play. Text is much sharper than on a 24-inch 1080p screen. However, despite the quality of this display, we wouldn't want to use the Envy Move as our primary work computer due to its lack of height adjustment and poor tilt.
The supplied keyboard also lacks feet that would allow it to be tilted to obtain a more comfortable typing position. It lies flat and is better suited for typing URLs and composing emails than long writing sessions.
Just like the screen, the webcam offers a higher resolution than we expected. The 5-megapixel webcam can film in 1440p, which gives a finer and more balanced image than with a 1080p camera. It also has a physical shutter that maintains privacy when not in use.
The sound from the two speakers located under the screen is disappointing. It can easily fill a small room, but it quickly loses fidelity when you reach 70% of the volume. And no matter the volume level, the bass response is noticeably lacking.
Minimalist connectivity
Connectivity is limited with a single USB-C port and a USB-A port on the left, as well as an HDMI input on the right. A headphone jack is missing. You will therefore need to bring a Bluetooth speaker or headset to enjoy better sound.
The Envy Move has a few useful buttons when the keyboard is stored. There is a volume key on the left and a key to control screen brightness on the right. Also on the right, a video source button allows you to switch between Windows and what's plugged into the HDMI port: an Xbox or another console, for example.
Conclusion: our opinion on the HP Envy Move 24
The HP Envy Move 24 can meet various usage scenarios within a household. We see it serving as a second screen in the kitchen, living room or bedroom, larger and more comfortable than a tablet or smartphone.
Like most all-in-one devices, the Envy Move 24 makes compromises. With more adjustments for better screen positioning, it would make a better work computer. And with a slightly smaller, lighter body and better speakers, it would make a better entertainment display. However, none of these flaws are prohibitive, and the Envy Move's smart design and crisp screen make it a perfectly usable computer for work and play. And it's easy to switch from one to the other. Simply close work applications, unplug the computer and grab its handle to leave your home office and move into another room to watch a series, movie or game.
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