The multi-touch gestures can be configured in a dedicated menu for the pad. The power consumption for these two convertibles is on the expected level with significantly less than 10 Watts while idling — a hallmark of Haswell systems.

The tablet portion has a GB SSD, which contains the operating system and all of your installed software. This HP device arrives to market at the point when other manufacturers are pushing into the latest tech, which leaves it a step behind. The I grew up with computers and modern consumer electronics. CalMAN - Grayscale. AS SSD. Image 1 of 5. View our privacy policy before signing up. The flat and slightly roughened keys have an average travel and a well-defined pressure point.

The pad itself has a short travel and a clear pressure point. Except for the display, all surfaces have matte finishes. It supports DirectX 11 and runs with up to MHz. Our review shows if the convertible can convince us. There is another conventional hard drive in the keyboard dock, which provides a lot of storage for your files. The However, many notebooks have the same issue. The But why

The You should not use the convertible on your lap or close to the edge of a table at this opening angle. HP Split x2 mdx is a lightweight and compact We popped on some headphones and streamed some sounds from Soundcloud that sounded sumptous, and the plus minus volume control on the rear of the device is well positioned for quick control. The input devices of the convertible. The Split X2 also has a neat party trick in the form of its dual storage solution. The runtime under load is determined by the Battery Eater Classic test with the maximum display brightness, high-performance profile and activated wireless modules. HP has included software to warn you of an unsafe undocking — why not at least make that software give you a nice big desktop button to eject the dock?

The CPU tests of the Cinebench benchmark were always executed with the highest possible clock. Thanks to the IPS panel, the Split x2 has an excellent viewing angle stability. You can obviously control the convertible via touchscreen as well. Studied computer science, working as an author in the IT sector for over 15 years. The tablet-only portion of the Split weighs just 1. I was working under ambient light, next to an open window — no direct sunlight, no halogen spots — just a few fluorescent tubes and diffuse sunlight were enough to turn the Split into a mirror. Overall, I found the keyboard well above-average by laptop standards. Cons Screen resolution could be a bit higher Limited battery life for the weight and dual-battery setup Struggles with fancy flash games and graphical tasks Tablet and dock are heavy together at 2. The If that's not for you then the microSD slot under the tablet - hidden out of view when in a laptop formation - means you can add up to an exra 64GB of removable storage for little additional cost.

ClickPad with multi-touch support. Thief Access Time Read: 0. You can hardly twist the tablet; only the back can be depressed slightly under pressure. Oct 3rd, The input devices of the convertible. Compare Prices. Beats Audio with dual stereo speakers integrated into the screen for impressively clear sound and deep bass. The power consumption for these two convertibles is on the expected level with significantly less than 10 Watts while idling — a hallmark of Haswell systems. USB 3.

This matched our low black level reading of 0. The colors are pretty good without a calibration with an average DeltaE deviation of 4. Our Rating. It was a joy to type on for long periods of time, and its all-in-one touchpad was equally easy to use as well. Island style keyboard is comfortable and ergonomic with chiclet keys. You can use all 2. Except for the display, all surfaces have matte finishes. In Review: HP Split x2 meg. This tablet hiccup ultimately defies what the HP product is supposed to be about. However, you can hardly hear it, it only gets louder under load.

Ethernet is the other sad omission — business travellers with Wi-Fi only devices are asking for trouble, with Wi-Fi either unavailable or of highly questionable quality in many hotels and offices. As well as the SSD, the manufacturer also included a conventional hard drive. But with the lid - nay, tablet? My focus here at Notebookcheck is the business segment including mobile workstations, but I also like to test new mobile devices. The hinge acts as a stand when the notebook is open. Copy Program: The glossy The system runs smoothly without any hiccups. Input Devices. Energy Management.

Gaming Performance. Intel Core iY 2 x 1. Tomb Raider It supports DirectX 11 and runs with up to MHz. Transfer Rate Minimum: Studied computer science, working as an author in the IT sector for over 15 years. But with the lid - nay, tablet? Two USB ports is just too few for a laptop.

The Multi-touch gestures and Windows 8 shortcuts were smooth and accurate and the lower half of the touchpad gave a good level of feedback when we were browsing through our files. The hinge feels quite durable so you can easily switch between laptop and tablet modes- dock and detach the screen from the keyboard. Overall, the runtimes of the Split x2 are very good. The Split 13 has very plasticy construction, both in the tablet and the base. Areas of shadow simply looked black no matter how much we tilted the screen, and increasing the screen brightness to maximum also did nothing to help. Neither the keyboard dock nor the tablet has a maintenance cover. Sequential Write: It is always a great experience to review and compare new products.

HP has taken a different approach in the Split x2. It requires two or three clicks on tiny, easy-to-forget icons to undock normally. It is not the brightest panel with Ralink RT Page 1 of 2 HP Split X2 review 1. The SSD is pretty fast in general, but it cannot keep up with high-end drives. Do not forget that the recovery partition of the Split x2 is stored on this drive. Build quality and stability of the device do not give any cause for criticism. A small part around 12 GB is occupied by the system recovery.

HP Split x2 has a 4th generation smart dual core Intel Core iY mobile processor with hyperthreading function that makes the dual core act as four cores. HP Split x2 mdx is a lightweight and compact The fan does not have to run at the highest rpm level during the stress test since both the CPU and the GPU are throttled. Total War: Shogun 2 This good value detachable tablet hybrid has great battery life and powerful laptop components, but its screen's poor contrast holds it back. Sign in with LinkedIn Sign in with Facebook. System Performance. Gaming Performance.

It supports DirectX 11 and runs with up to MHz. This means you've got plenty of storage space, although you need to make sure you've copied files to the SSD if you want them available in tablet mode. The tablet is really stripped-down, with just a microSD card slot and 3. It's a nice rewards idea, even if the Universal catalogue will always struggle to compete with the wider world of Spotify, which is open to anyone on any platform. Beats Audio with dual stereo speakers integrated into the screen for impressively clear sound and deep bass. The hinge acts as a stand when the notebook is open. Asus really did a good job. In Review: HP Split x2 meg.

The dimensions are 9. This result is right between the Satellite h and the Transformer Book h. We can see why HP has pushed the concept of the Split. Larger tablets do have useful applications, however — in business as sales and demonstration tools, or at home for family use. Using the device outdoors is generally possible, but the very glossy surface can be an issue in some conditions. At least a micro-USB port would have been nice to improve the handling of the tablet without the keyboard dock. LG Philips. Going back to the earlier sales-tool example, this is not the sort of laptop you would use to demonstrate heavyweight web games, or flash-based interactive advertising.

HP Split X2 review. Access Time Write: 0. Some of you may prefer having Windows 7, but try Windows 8 especially Windows 8. Do not forget that the recovery partition of the Split x2 is stored on this drive. Still, it is possible to access the hardware. Games from the Windows Store are usually no problem for the Split x2, and you can even play some modern 3D games. Test model courtesy of HP Germany. HP advertises a "Beats Audio" system, which describes the software to improve the sound.

With lightweight usage — web browsing, or typing, we could stretch the tablet-and-dock combination out to about eight hours of use. Not rocket science, mind, but just not as considered as, say, the magnetised connection of the Asus T Transformer Book. LG Philips. Using the device outdoors is generally possible, but the very glossy surface can be an issue in some conditions. USB 3. The HP Split x2 13 outdoors. The flat and slightly roughened keys have an average travel and a well-defined pressure point. Right side: USB 3.

Image 1 of 5. Transfer Rate Minimum: Intel Core iY 2 x 1. Besides the docking port, the bottom of the tablet also accommodates a card reader microSD , a combined stereo jack as well as the connector for the power adaptor. There are long air intakes at the back of the tablet. Its sturdy brushed aluminium chassis showed no signs of flex in the back panel, and the smooth tapered edges made it very comfortable to hold. Like the majority of detachable convertibles, the device suffers from a comparatively high weight. Sequential Read:

Expert Rating. It is a needed boost compared to where the previous Envy x2 was at though. We popped on some headphones and streamed some sounds from Soundcloud that sounded sumptous, and the plus minus volume control on the rear of the device is well positioned for quick control. The tablet segment weighs around one kilogram 2. Round shapes dominate the appearance of the Split x2: The corners are rounded and the tablet has tapered edges. But then it stops. Click here for a closer look on Amazon. The power consumption for these two convertibles is on the expected level with significantly less than 10 Watts while idling — a hallmark of Haswell systems. Pros Tablet portion is fairly light at 1.

Image 1 of 5. Not rocket science, mind, but just not as considered as, say, the magnetised connection of the Asus T Transformer Book. Picture: HP. Two USB ports is just too few for a laptop. Total War: Shogun 2 And that defies what the product is supposed to be about. HP Split x2 has a 4th generation smart dual core Intel Core iY mobile processor with hyperthreading function that makes the dual core act as four cores. Slightly protruding hinge when the device is closed.

Besides an IPS display, the convertible attracts attention with very good battery runtimes as well as decent input devices. Overall, I found the keyboard well above-average by laptop standards. The resistance is decent as well. T Karlilar. Detaching the screen is as simple as flipping the switch on top of the keyboard and pulling it apart. Overall, the runtimes of the Split x2 are very good. You can use all 2. Would you buy this?

Why you can trust Pocket-lint. Input Devices. There is not much criticism from our side. Cinebench R We could utilize the full performance of the processor on mains and battery power. Multi-touch gestures and Windows 8 shortcuts were smooth and accurate and the lower half of the touchpad gave a good level of feedback when we were browsing through our files. Noise Level Idle. The resistance is decent as well. Its sturdy brushed aluminium chassis showed no signs of flex in the back panel, and the smooth tapered edges made it very comfortable to hold.

Image quality aside, the Split X2 is still a very capable tablet, as it uses a proper laptop processor instead of slower mobile components. The TrueVision webcam offers HD quality video and still picture and has double noise removing microphones built-in with great sound. Click here for a closer look on Amazon. The HP Split x2 13 outdoors. You can obviously control the convertible via touchscreen as well. As a tablet, the Split X2 looks stunning. Score Write: Points. System Performance. A stack that, with few exceptions, hasn't quite managed to wow us yet. Expert Rating.

All in all, HP integrates a decent and convenient keyboard, which can also be used for longer typing sessions. That translates as two speakers on the tablet device, which sit at a sensible angle to project sound to your ears when in a laptop position. Neither the keyboard dock nor the tablet has a maintenance cover. Sign up here. ClickPad with multi-touch support. The system runs smoothly without any hiccups. Mailing List Enter your name and email address below to subscribe to my mailing list Name Email. Share this review: Twitter Facebook. The hinge Using the device outdoors is generally possible, but the very glossy surface can be an issue in some conditions.

You can use all 2. The camera of the HP takes blurry pictures with a resolution of up to x pixels. Pros Tablet portion is fairly light at 1. The SSD is pretty fast in general, but it cannot keep up with high-end drives. HP advertises a "Beats Audio" system, which describes the software to improve the sound. The memory of the Split x2 only works in a single-channel configuration. You can see the display content from every position. You can hardly twist the tablet; only the back can be depressed slightly under pressure. There are long air intakes at the back of the tablet.

The tablet is really stripped-down, with just a microSD card slot and 3. There are long air intakes at the back of the tablet. Larger tablets do have useful applications, however — in business as sales and demonstration tools, or at home for family use. My focus here at Notebookcheck is the business segment including mobile workstations, but I also like to test new mobile devices. This good value detachable tablet hybrid has great battery life and powerful laptop components, but its screen's poor contrast holds it back. It supports the WLAN standards Thanks to the IPS panel, the Split x2 has an excellent viewing angle stability. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

Like the majority of detachable convertibles, the device suffers from a comparatively high weight. View our privacy policy before signing up. With lightweight usage — web browsing, or typing, we could stretch the tablet-and-dock combination out to about eight hours of use. PCMark 7 Score. A stack that, with few exceptions, hasn't quite managed to wow us yet. The new HP Split x2 does not require a choice between a tablet and a notebook since the convertible combines both types of devices. Energy Management. We cannot see a blue cast, either.