Testseek.com have collected 109 expert reviews of the HP Elite x2 1012 G1 12.5 inch and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP Elite x2 1012 G1 12.5 inch.
April 2016
(80%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
228 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Good performance
Excellent backlit keyboard/cover
Fine display
Comes with keyboard and pen
A variety of secure features
Including fingerprint reader
Can be repaired inhouse (by qualified IT staff)
A Surface clone that's actually repairable
Kickstand and keyboard cover swipe all the things that make the Surface's work well
Keyboard cover is a standard feature
Fanless
And decent performance and battery life courtesy of Core M
Optional LTE
Thund
Strong
Easy-to-service body
Features USB-A and USB-C with Thunderbolt 3
Comfy folding keyboard and active pen included
Active-pen support with 2
048 levels of sensitivity
A rare 2-in-1 that works well as a tablet
Long battery life
Excellent backlit keyboard
IPS screen
WiGig docking support
Excellent display
Durable chassis withstands two-foot drop onto concrete
Tough Gorilla Glass 4 display
Designed for repair and upgrading
Great performance
Good keyboard for typing
Above average battery life
Kickstand works great
The updated HP Elite x2 has a slim
Sturdy design
A more comfortable keyboard than Microsoft's Surface Pro and it includes that keyboard in the base price. With a fingerprint reader
Replaceable components and docking options
It's suitable for both work
IPS display
Silent
M.2 SSD
Keyboard dock
ActivePen
Very good battery life
LTE modem
3-year warranty
The editors didn't like
Display colors not as strong as on AMOLED screen
Only way to store pen is via rather flimsy attachable loop
Speakers not as strong as expected
Smaller
Lower-resolution screen than the Surface Pro 4
And it's a little larger
Too
You'll need a USB-C monitor or a dock if you want to charge it and drive an external display at the same time
Doesn't get as fast as the Surface does
SATA-only SSDs
Keyboard and touchpad slow to wake up
Mediocre battery life for an ultraportable
Expensive
Given the component loadout
No slot for stylus
Weak speakers
No dedicated video-out
Relatively expensive
Soft speakers
No on-board stylus storage
Keyboard separates from tablet surprisingly easily
Published: 2016-12-10, Author: Christopher , review by: neowin.net
Great performance, Good keyboard for typing, Above average battery life, Kickstand works great
No UHD display, Keyboard connects slowly
HP has released a very nice product with the Elite x2. However, that doesn't mean this device is for everyone. If you don't intend to use it as a tablet, then you're probably better off buying a dedicated laptop and the Dell XPS 13 is still my favorite in...
Published: 2016-07-22, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent display, Long battery life,
Relatively expensive, Soft speakers, No on-board stylus storage
A serious business-oriented tablet with a good selection of features, the HP Elite x2 G1 (1012) has a lot going for it—just not its balance of price and performance...
The updated HP Elite x2 has a slim, sturdy design, a more comfortable keyboard than Microsoft's Surface Pro and it includes that keyboard in the base price. With a fingerprint reader, replaceable components and docking options, it's suitable for both work
The Elite's touchpad is easily confused, sometimes unresponsive, and the battery won't quite last a full day
HP's Elite x2 is a must-look for any buyer considering a Microsoft Surface-like computer, and the quality bundled keyboard means it effectively costs less, too...
Published: 2016-05-23, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
A Surface clone that's actually repairable, Kickstand and keyboard cover swipe all the things that make the Surface's work well, Keyboard cover is a standard feature, Fanless, and decent performance and battery life courtesy of Core M, Optional LTE, Thund
Smaller, lower-resolution screen than the Surface Pro 4, and it's a little larger, too, You'll need a USB-C monitor or a dock if you want to charge it and drive an external display at the same time, Doesn't get as fast as the Surface does, SATA-only SSDs,
Ultimately if I was going to buy a tablet to replace my laptop—a big if for a lot of people in the first place—the Surface Pro feels better to use than HP's take on the concept. Its screen is a little bigger and nicer to look at, it's smaller and lighter...
A rare 2-in-1 that works well as a tablet, Long battery life, Excellent backlit keyboard, IPS screen, WiGig docking support
Expensive, given the component loadout, No slot for stylus, Weak speakers, No dedicated video-out
A business-minded Surface Pro competitor, the Elite x2 G1 is a snazzy-looking, surprisingly snappy Core M 2-in-1. It's only held back by the pricing in its higher-than-basic configurations. Read More…...
Durable chassis withstands two-foot drop onto concrete, Tough Gorilla Glass 4 display, Designed for repair and upgrading
Keyboard separates from tablet surprisingly easily, A little heavy compared to the competition, String attachment for pen is awkward
You could drop HP's Elite x2 convertible and it probably wouldn't blink, which is probably a good thing considering how easily it falls off your lap. That's the give-and-take of this durable, repairable convertible, a solid corporate performer with a few...
Abstract: HP's convertible tablet for business has good performance and is built to take some abuse, though a few other features don't quite measure up...
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Published: 2016-05-11, Author: Sam , review by: Laptopmag.com
Strong, easy-to-service body, Features USB-A and USB-C with Thunderbolt 3, Comfy folding keyboard and active pen included, Active-pen support with 2,048 levels of sensitivity
Keyboard and touchpad slow to wake up, Mediocre battery life for an ultraportable
With a top-notch detachable design, strong security features and comfortable keyboard, HP's Elite x2 is our top pick among business hybrids...
