HP Envy 14 - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

17
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

Excellent audio and video.
Topnotch features and connecitvity.
Solid design.

Cons:

A bit heavier than the standard all purpose.
Mediocre ergonomics.

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Last revision on September 8, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Excellent audio and video
Topnotch features and connecitvity
Solid design
Very good battery life
USB 3.0 & dualgraphics
Uses discrete graphics chip
Large-capacity, fast hard drive
Includes excellent Beats Audio sound system
WiDi 2,0 technology
Clickpad improved over previous models
Attractive backlit keyboard
AC adapter is slim and portable
Updated with newer Intel processors
New multitouch touchpad

Reviewers Didn't Like

A bit heavier than the standard all purpose
Mediocre ergonomics
Touch pad issues
High-gloss display
Performance lags behind that of competitors
Heavy for its size
So-so battery-life
Touchpad gestures still can't match Apple's trackpad
Loud fans
No Blu-ray player
Battery scores were unimpressive
Touchpad could use some more tuning

Expert reviews and ratings

HP's 2011 Envy 14 picks up right where last year's model left off by beefing up the internals, adding modern connectivity options like USB 3.0 and DisplayPort and greatly improving the touchpad.

By TechSpot on December 29, 2011

The HP Envy 14 is a solid notebook with plenty of processing power and top notch build quality. It weighs 5.2 pounds with the included 8-cell battery which is a little on the hefty side for its size, but the additional weight can be credited to the qu...

By TechSpot on October 06, 2010

A great high-end laptop with only a few flaws, but there are better-value competitors...

By Expert Reviews on January 26, 2012

The HP Envy 14 Spectre's glassy design makes it stand out from most ultrabooks, but it's fatter, heavier and pricier than its competitors, which is likely to put many off. If you're after an ultrabook purely for portable use, your money...

By CNET UK on January 12, 2012

By making all the right compromises, the HP Envy 14 doesn’t feel like a compromise at...

By Digital Trends on September 26, 2011

This all-purponse laptop has looks, great features, and reasonable performance, but the ergonomics are only mediocre....

By PCWorld on August 15, 2011

The Summer 2011 update to the HP Envy 14 provides new internals, including a second-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, USB 3.0 and a new multitouch touch pad. It has a sleek appearance that rivals the Apple MacBook Pro line, but it's not without its...

By TechReviewSource on August 08, 2011

There was already a lot to like about the HP Envy 14, including a bright display, elegant design, and Beats Audio. Now you get speedier Core i5 performance, beefier switchable graphics, and a clickpad that's easier to use. Just as important, our...

By LaptopMag on August 08, 2011

Other laptops may be slightly better performers, but good hardware choices, bundled software, and interesting features help the HP Envy 14 (Sandy Bridge) stand out. ...

By PC Mag on August 05, 2011

A much-needed update to its internal components makes HP's Envy 14 one of the best high-end laptops for those looking for a PC with the flair of a MacBook....

By CNET Asia on August 04, 2011

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