HP Envy 17 Laptop 17.3″ FHD Touchscreen 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 4K Powerhouse Backlit Keyboard Windows 11 Home Silver
Product Overview
HP Envy 17 Laptop 17.3″ convertible-style laptop is aimed at productivity and media use. Combines elegant design and capable internals suitable for office work, light content creation, and entertainment.
Key Specifications
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CPU | Intel Core i7‑1260P (12 cores, 16 threads, 1.5 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz, 18 MB L3 cache) |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 (expandable in some configurations) |
Storage | 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD (upgrade path available) |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD IPS touchscreen (1920 × 1080), edge-to-edge glass, ~300 nits brightness |
Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Webcam | 5 MP IR webcam with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello compatibility |
Audio | Stereo speakers with enhanced sound; Bang & Olufsen tuning in select models |
Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3× USB‑A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
Wireless | Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.x |
Battery | 4‑cell, ~65 Wh battery; typical runtime ~7–8 hrs, lab-rated up to ~11.75 hrs |
Weight / Build | Mostly aluminum design; weight ~2.49 kg (5.5 lb); sturdy build |
OS | Windows 11 Home or Pro, depending on configuration |
Highlights
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Large Touchscreen & Comfortable Typing: Ideal for multitasking, spreadsheets, and on-screen content due to its spacious display and backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
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Expandable & Powerful: Generous RAM, fast SSD storage, and smooth performance for productivity tasks
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Strong Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI and SD card reader make it flexible for peripherals
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Premium Design: Metal chassis with touch-ready, anti-fingerprint finish .
Considerations
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Heft & Portability: At nearly 2.5 kg, this isn’t the most travel-friendly device
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Battery Life: Real-world usage averages ~7 hrs, less than advertised, especially under load .
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No Dedicated GPU: Integrated graphics are fine for everyday tasks but not suitable for heavier gaming .
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Customer Reports: A few users have seen hardware issues (hinge, keyboard), so warranty coverage is worth considering .
Ideal For
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Students & Professionals: Especially those needing a large screen for multitasking, presentations, spreadsheets, and media editing.
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Home & Office Use: Great for streaming, group collaborations, and media consumption.
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Users Prioritizing Connectivity & Expandability: Multiple ports and a sturdy build make it a long-term workhorse.
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