HP Envy 13 x360 – 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD

 

Specifications

Processor

• Intel Core i7‑1250U (12th Gen Alder Lake-U)

  • 10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficiency), up to 4.7 GHz Turbo Boost, 12 MB L3 cache Amazon+14smartbuy.co.ke+14Computer Mart Kenya+14

Memory & Storage

• 8 GB LPDDR4x‑4266 MHz RAM (soldered, single-channel, non‑upgradable)

• 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (upgradeable in some SKUs)

Graphics

• Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics (based on performance cores)

Display

• 13.3″ WUXGA (1920 × 1200) multitouch IPS display

• Edge‑to‑edge glass, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, up to 400 nits brightness, 100% DCI‑P3 / sRGB, HDR support

I/O & Connectivity

• 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB‑4 Type‑C (40 Gb/s, PD, DisplayPort, HP Sleep & Charge)

• 2 × USB‑A 10 Gb/s, headphone/mic combo jack

• micro‑SD card reader

• Wi‑Fi 6E (AX201 2×2), Bluetooth 5.x

• 720p IR webcam with privacy shutter and dual-array microphones

• Fingerprint reader integrated into keyboard

Audio & Keyboard

• HP Audio Boost tuned by Bang & Olufsen, dual stereo speakers

• Backlit full‑size keyboard with numeric row

• Windows Precision touchpad

Battery & Power

• 66 Wh Li‑polymer battery, supports fast charging (50% in ~30 min) with 65 W USB‑C adapter

• Lenovo claims up to ~15 hours battery life under light usage

Build & Dimensions

• Weight: ~1.32 kg (2.91 lb); Dimensions: ~298 × 214 × 16 mm

• Convertible 360° hinge, slim aluminum chassis (Mica Silver or Natural Silver finish)

• EVO platform certified for responsiveness, battery life, and performance

Operating System & Warranty

• Ships with Windows 11 Home

• 1 year manufacturer warranty

• Biometric security support via fingerprint and TPM

Pros & Cons

Advantages

• High-performance Core i7 with 10-core architecture

• Bright, high-resolution WUXGA touch display, suitable for content work

• EVO-certified fast responsiveness and battery efficiency

• Versatile 360° convertible design for tablet mode

• Secure and premium build quality, compact & lightweight

Limitations

• 8 GB RAM soldered—non-upgradable, limits heavy multitasking or creative tasks

• Display brightness and color fidelity vary by region; some units might not have OLED

• No built-in HDMI port; uses Thunderbolt instead

• Integrated GPU sufficient for light editing/gaming but not high-end graphics workloads

Summary Table

Ideal For

• Mobile professionals, students, or creators who need CPU power in a compact convertible form

• Everyday productivity, browsing, Zoom calls, office suites, and light photo editing

• Users seeking long battery life and touch‑friendly design with flexible modes

Consider Upgrading If You Need:

• More than 8 GB RAM — consider the 16 GB variant for heavier multitasking or creative apps

• More vibrant display? Certain models offer OLED options for deeper contrast and color (but may cost more)