HP Envy Sleekbook 6z Series

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Pros:

Looks very highend.
Good speakers and audio playback quality.
Less expensive than ultrabooks.

Cons:

Low screen resolution.
Slow CPU performance.

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Last revision on June 4, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Looks very highend
Good speakers and audio playback quality
Less expensive than ultrabooks
Good port selection
Metal construction
Striking design
Solid battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Low screen resolution
Slow CPU performance
Loaded with bloatware
Screen door effect on display
Fingerprint magnet
Relatively dim display

Expert reviews and ratings

HP has positioned its AMD-powered HP Envy Sleekbook 6z-1000 as a lower-priced alternative to Intel-certified ultrabooks. Unfortunately, the axiom that "you get what you pay for" applies here. It's underpowered, has a mediocre screen, and may feel slow...

By PC Mag on August 07, 2012

The HP ENVY Sleekbook 6z is ultimately hard to recommend for a few reasons. The first of which is the abysmal keyboard: it has a poor, cheap feel and is not encouraging to use. Adding to the productivity problem is the low 1366×768 screen resolution; it...

By Notebook Review on July 19, 2012

The HP Envy Sleekbook 6z delivers an Ultrabook-like design and long battery life for an affordable price, but you'll sacrifice some...

By LaptopMag on July 11, 2012

It's pretty clear that HP's new Sleekbook line is targeted toward those who fancy a responsive, high-performing thin-and-light but don't want to shell out a grand or more for an Ultrabook. We appreciate the company's effort to temper features with...

By Engadget on July 13, 2012