Customer Ratings & Reviews

Logical next step for Chrome… I have been waiting for a nice Chromebook tablet to come on the market, and the HP 2X was a nice surprise, offering the best available for a “pure tablet” but also having the keyboard for more extensive work on documents and emails. After putting the HP 2X through the paces, I must say that this Chromebook does it all, and seems to be the logical next step for having one device that meets a lot of different needs and circumstances. The keyboard is nice to have for email and office work, then converts to a pure tablet form when going to “walkaround” use, games, or just browsing the internet. This review brings up the PIxelbook for comparison, as the Pixelbook is accepted as the high-end industry standard and the ruler that newer Chromebooks are measured with. The HP 2X has been used side-by-side with a PIxelbook to provide the observations and opinions in this review. The HP X2 easily falls into the class of the “high end” Chromebook, coming in a solid second place behind the Pixelbook. I have both, and the Pixelbook still ranks higher in terms of design, performance, fit, and finish… but the HP X2 is a very attractive Chromebook and depending on your preferences, may be a better choice for you than a Pixelbook. To me, the main attraction of the HP 2X is the ability to detach the keyboard and use as a walkaround tablet. Of course, you are leaving the keyboard behind and need to make provisions for what to do with the keyboard, so that needs to be considered. The build, fit, and finish of the HP is high-end, and it feels solid in hand. There is good action on the keyboard, similar to a Surface Pro. Battery life is outstanding, lasting a full day of use unless being used for gaming or watching videos, which cuts the battery down to 6-8 hours. The screen has good colors and is easily viewed from different angles. Side-by-side with a PIxelbook, the screens are almost identical – maybe the HP is not quite as sharp but it’s a close call. For speed and multiple applications, the HP 2X and Pixelbook are, again, very close with the Pixelbook being a little more responsive when there is lots going on at the same time. In tablet mode, the HP 2X is snappier than any android tablet I have used. The HP 2X does not leave anything to be desired in terms of performance and appearance, so to me it boils down to what you want to do with your Chromebook. If you want a Chromebook that is more of a laptop for office and classroom use, the Pixelbook may be better as the keyboard is more comfortable to use over an extended time, with greater built-in storage. Of course the HP 2X has a micro-sd slot for storage expansion, which the Pixelbook does not offer. If you are more interested in being able to “walk around” with your Chromebook in tablet mode, there is really no question that the HP 2X is a better choice. Although the PIxelbook folds over to tablet mode, you have to deal with the exposed keyboard. With the HP 2X, you are in “pure tablet” without the bulk and weight of the keyboard – a much more satisfying experience! In terms of value and “bang for the buck”… I must say that the HP 2X is the better value. It is well-built, has plenty of processing power, excellent battery life, comes with pen included (thanks HP), and the detachable keyboard ‘pure tablet mode’ is definitely a very attractive feature. Interesting to notice that the Pixelbook price dropped (for the time being) $250 just prior to the HP 2X coming on the market. I think that was a direct response to the pricing, performance, and features of the HP 2X.

This computer is very easy to use, although if you haven't used a Chrome Book computer it will take some getting used to. So there is a bit of a learning curve, but not a difficult one. You must be willing to learn about the Chrome Book systems. Kinda like buying a new car from a different car company than what you are used to.

Like the instant on. Great chromebook. No problems.

Perfect for everyone, compact and easy! Affordable

Great concept overall to bring the detachable tablet functionality. Screen nice and bright. Keyboard is lightweight and flexes due to the design not being supported in the middle. Bulky hinge and front edge of keyboard carry the weight. As a result the screen bounces around as you are typing which was super annoying. I personally do not like the fabric loop that holds the pen. I would prefer one that tucks away inside device.

I’m an Apple user. I appreciate the simplicity not cause it’s cool. :) Absolutely love this 2-in-1 by HP and haven’t had any issues whatsoever. It’s been an easy transition and it’s my first time owning a Chromebook! I’ve recommended it to friends and family!

Bought this Chromebook a couple months ago. Love the design. It's lightweight, even with the keyboard. Keyboard as a nice layout and I like the responsiveness of the touch pad. I use it mainly for web surfing, docs and sheets, and it easily keeps up with that I do.

fantastic tablet. very long battery. fantastic keyboard. reasonable screen. could use more screen and less borders. Cameras are average, but reasonable for the device type. Great less expensive to an iPad pro or google slate.

I did a lot of research before I made the decision of purchasing a Chromebook. One of the reasons I did purchased this particular Chromebook was the detachable screen from the keyboard, It operates perfectly and as a tablet it exceeds in picture and sound.

I’m impressed switching from windows 10 to Google. What a fantastic decision, I received more band for the buck, incredible Performance and more features. Best Buy steered me in the right direction. I’m sending as much business as I can their way.

This is probably one of the best products I have ever bought. Great value and performs admirably. I use it mostly as a tablet. With the detachable keyboard this is a great lightweight laptop alternative.

This was an excellent purchase. I did my research & this was the best match for what I needed for school. The Chromebook connects seamlessly with my Google account and my Android phone. I definitely recommend this Chromebook!

Bought this for my wife for her birthday to replace her rather antiquated laptop and it's been a perfect fit! She's not exactly "technically savvy" when it comes to computers but she's using this like a real pro.

this is a great Chromebook. I really like it. It's very easy to use. The screen is awesome. The only reason I didn't give it 5 Stars it's because it is missing some of the basic keyboard keys such as end, home, caps lock.

this is the best chrome book - lap top available so far, can do all things I do in my computer and tablet at the same time, also get phone apps in this tablet. best tablet so far. better than anything else out there.

I bought this for my college student and she loves it! Easy to use and easy to carry around campus. Only gave 4 stars because I wish the screen was a little bigger. Other than that, a great value and a great chromebook!

The HP Chromebook X2 has been effortless in function, and handles all of my needs nicely. A benefit is that the Chrome OS updates occur about every 6 weeks. New functionality is being added with each release.

The form factor is great. I enjoy so much that I can and do use it both as a table and laptop. The support for apps and the os interface in tablet mode still need some work but I still feel it is worth it.

Found this laptop when I was looking for a tablet, but my boyfriend wanted a laptop. We get the best of both worlds with this product! Very easy to use and a very clear display. Extremely happy with this purchase

Love everything about this. However, editing Word documents with Google Docs is a bit cumbersome because the latter doesn't have all of the features of Word. But overall, I give this computer high marks.