Here’s what we make of HP’s latest 2-in-1 convertible laptop – the Pavilion x360
“Here’s what we make of HP’s latest 2-in-1 convertible laptop — the Pavilion x360”
If there’s one laptop brand that has become a household name over the years, it’s undoubtedly HP. The company’s portfolio comprises a fleet of laptops for office and home use and of late, the brand has started foraying into new categories too. Recently, the company announced a brand new 2-in-1 in the form of the HP Pavilion x360 which combines the capabilities of a laptop and a tablet at a relatively affordable price. I managed to get my hands on a unit and after spending some time with the device, here’s what I make of it.
From a distance, the HP Pavilion x360 looks exquisite and it could easily fool onlookers into thinking it’s been constructed in entirety using metal. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that barring the hinges which connect the lid to the base, the laptop makes use of plastic, through and through. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, considering how well-built the chassis is. In fact, I’m glad HP stuck with plastic as the Pavilion x360 weighs a whopping 1.7 kilos as it is.
As for the design, HP is clearly targeting consumers who want a laptop with a minimalistic look, and to that extent, the company has hit the nail on the head. The Pavilion x360 features a classy lid with a brushed-metal finishing and a chrome HP logo positioned at the centre. The base of the laptop is void of any patterns, save for the funky looking speaker grill which takes up a surprisingly huge chunk of space above the keyboard. On that note, the keys of the keyboard match the laptop’s space-greyish finish too and all in all, the HP Pavilion x360 makes a strong case for anyone looking to pick up a laptop with an understated and subtle design.
For ports, HP is leaving no stone unturned and has furnished the Pavilion x360 with all sorts of I/O, including a USB 3.1 Type-C port, two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, a multi-format SD card reader, an HDMI port as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. You’ll also get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with the laptop which works well once you get used to the placement of the unit.
