There’s even a nifty button that activates an automatic webcam privacy door. These include run-of-the-mill controls like the power button and audio controls, as well as the fingerprint reader to enable passwordless logins to your Windows account. Nearly all of the Envy 17’s ancillary buttons and status lights are integrated into the keyboard as well, further enhancing the laptop’s clean aesthetic.
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad, an essential feature for desktop-replacement laptops, and one that spreadsheet jockeys will especially appreciate. The key switches aren’t particularly sturdy, so the key caps wobble a bit, but there’s satisfying travel distance and the labels use a simple, large font that makes them easy to see. I also appreciate the design of the backlit keyboard. The clean lines and squared edges complement the silver color scheme, and thoughtful design flourishes include hiding the cooling vents in the display lid so as not to mar the otherwise uncluttered surfaces. HP has endowed it with a minimalist aesthetic, which means it will blend in with virtually any modern decor. Unfortunately, the panel lacks touch support, a feature that is only available on the full-HD model.ĭespite the weight and the build-quality issues, the Envy 17 is undeniably good-looking. Such a large screen deserves a high resolution, and while it lacks support for high-dynamic range (HDR) color or OLED technology, it’s still an upgrade we’d highly recommend for the Envy 17. It’s gorgeous, with razor-sharp text and not a hint of pixelation anywhere when your eyes are at a comfortable viewing distance of a few feet. Our review configuration has the latter, with dimensions of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels. The Envy 17’s star attraction is its 17.3-inch LED-backlit display, available in either full-HD (1,920-by-1,080-pixel) or 4K (UHD) native resolutions.
But not everything about it is an evolution: The laptop is quite heavy by today’s standards for a 17-incher that isn't a gaming machine, and it suffers from some build-quality issues, making it suitable only for buyers who will rarely move it from their desks. It’s a desktop-replacement design that’s been around for several years, but it has been updated for 2020 with several leading-edge features, notably some minimalist styling and an optional 4K display. All of this is true of the HP Envy 17 (starts at $899.99 $1,439.99 as tested).
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