HP EliteBook 2560P

Overview

The HP EliteBook 2560P delivers an Intel's full-voltage Sandy Bridge Core i5 processor with an integrated HD 3000 graphics core, up to 16GB of DDR3 1333MHz RAM, as much as 750GB mechanical or 160GB flash storage, and a 12.5-inch matte display with a 1366x768 resolution. The machine has a built-in DVD. Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports (one eSATA combo), DisplayPort and VGA outputs, RJ11/RJ45 jacks, audio jacks, as well as SD/SDHC card and ExpressCard 34 slots. There's also an HD webcam, spill-resistant chiclet keyboard, larger touchpad, improved speakers, and an overall slimmer profile.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

10
Average:

0
Bad:

0

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Last revision on August 3, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Supersturdy build; great performance for the size; easy upgrading
Amazing build quality (HP DuraCase/DuraFinish), Almost 8 hours of battery life, Good performance, Great deal of business features
Sleek silver design. DVD burner builtin. Dual pointing devices. Very good battery life. eSATA equipped. Extensive security and wireless feature set. Powerful Intel Core i5 processor
Sleek silver design, DVD burner built-in, Dual pointing devices, Very good battery life, eSATA equipped, Extensive security and wireless feature set, Powerful Intel Core i5 processor
Loaded with business features; strong productivity and graphics performance; reasonably priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Feels heavy; miserly touchpad; no USB 3.0
No USB 3.0, Can "feel" audio playing on palmrests, Expensive as configured
Pointing stick is stiff. Lacks USB 3.0 technology
Pointing stick is stiff, Lacks USB 3,0 technology
No USB 3.0 support; short battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

If you're looking for a Windows laptop that looks like a MacBook Air, you've come to the right place. These systems are fast and full-featured, yet slim, light, and generally long on battery life. A few even sport solid-state drives, and some...

By InfoWorld on March 31, 2012

A better reason to buy the EliteBook 2560p is the built-in software, which is excellent and may make-or-break a purchase for certain enterprise buyers....

By Digital Trends on December 25, 2011

To call HP’s 2560p an “ultraportable” is pushing it. It has a slightly smaller footprint than the Toshiba R830, with a screen size of 12.5 inches, but it’s heavier by more than a pound. With its power brick, you’re looking...

By Maximum PC on November 23, 2011

The HP EliteBook 2560p is a good choice for business professionals on the go. The second-generation Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor and 4GB of system memory makes multi-tasking a breeze and users will be able to do any amount of work tasks with...

By Notebook Review on September 19, 2011

The HP EliteBook 2560p business notebook can multitask with the best of them but is light enough for regular travel. The executive-chic design doesn't hurt either, especially since it's built to withstand a fair amount of abuse. Combine that...

By LaptopMag on September 16, 2011

The HP EliteBook 2560p (version LG666EA) will not get the same great rating from us its predecessor, the 2540p, got. The main reason for this decision is the low TFT brightness. This is especially a problem in battery mode, when the brightness falls...

By NotebookCheck on August 23, 2011

4.00 A business ultraportable, one small enough to be tucked under your arm or into a small tote, is invaluable to a road warrior. It's even more desirable when it performs like a desktop replacement. The HP Elitebook 2560p ($1,299.99 direct) is...

By TechReviewSource on August 22, 2011

The HP Elitebook 2560p is one of the most complete business ultraportables, as it's packed with essential features and plenty of horsepower....

By PC Mag on August 19, 2011

This small business laptop has a lot of features for its size, and it supplies good performance via its full-voltage Intel Core i5 CPU. It could use some more standard features though, such as SSD, integrated 3G and USB 3.0, but it's still a good...

By Good Gear Guide on August 09, 2011

HP offers up strong performance with all the productivity and security features business users need, but the lack of USB 3.0 support and the short battery life should give you pause....

By Computer Shopper on August 01, 2011

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