I purchased this thinking I would have a good quality item.. This thing is terrible. Takes forever to respond , the stylus only lasts about 2 days with new batteries ( which are AAAA ) and expensive, I can not get the stylus to turn off?..

Comparing specs and testing multiple tablets, I must say that I am very pleased with this tablet. This finally ends a one year quest to find the perfect device to replace an aged non-PC tablet. HP struck a great balance between features and price.

Good machine if you like this form factor. The finger print scanner leaves a lot to be desired.

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.

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

The HP Elite X2 is a very good attempt at replacing a laptop. However, just like the Surface Pro 4, the Elite X2 isn't quite there yet. It performs well, and has a great keyboard. Plus, the fact that you can replace its internals is a big point in its favour.

Smooth and adequately fast; Top-class keyboard; Replaceable internal hardware

Poor battery life; Touchpad needs work; Dim display

Microsoft has recently lent me this HP Elite x2 for review. I appreciate being able to use this loan unit but that has not influenced my opinion of the device or of Microsoft – this is my personal view and no 3rd party has influence directly or indirectly on my opinions.

he 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 and play.

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.

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 can see where HP is coming from with the Elite x2. By offering a repairable, more robust and manageable hybrid, it's making both IT managers and end users happy. And, yes, the HP Elite x2 is a very usable 2-in-1 hybrid.

In the land of the tablets, the one with the type cover is king. In the land of the type covers, the one most like a traditional notebook keyboard/trackpad is king … or something. You get the picture. And so has HP.