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HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) Laptop Review

Tested using Methodology v0.8
Review updated Jan 18, 2023 at 03:20 pm
HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) Picture
6.9
School
4.2
Gaming
7.0
Multimedia
3.9
Workstation
6.5
Business

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) is a 2-in-1 Windows laptop with a 360-degree hinge. It has an Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics 605 (integrated), 4GB of memory, and 128GB of storage. It's the only available configuration, and none of the components are user-replaceable except for the storage drive. It sports an IPS display with a resolution of 1366 x 768, a 720p webcam, and a 38Wh battery. Its port selection includes two USB-As, a USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Our Verdict

6.9 School

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is okay for school use. It has decent build quality even though it's mostly plastic, and it's easy to carry around thanks to its compact size. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on, the touchpad is responsive, and the webcam captures a good image overall. Unfortunately, the display is too dim for use in well-lit settings, and its small size makes multitasking hard. The battery doesn't quite last eight hours, so you may have to plug it in at some point to finish the day. Its Intel Pentium Silver CPU and integrated graphics can handle light tasks like web browsing and text formatting, but they aren't ideal for demanding workloads, like graphic design or 3D rendering.

Pros
  • Very portable due to compact size.
  • Keyboard feels decent to type on.
  • Can be used in tablet mode.
  • Good webcam video quality.
  • Silent thanks to fanless design.
Cons
  • Small and dim display.
  • Battery lasts less than 8 hours of light productivity.
  • May stutter due to limited memory.
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • Can't charge laptop via USB-C.
4.2 Gaming

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is bad for gaming. Its Intel Pentium Silver processor and integrated graphics can't handle graphically demanding games, and they throttle under load. It's also limited to 4GB of RAM, which means some games won't even start, and the display has a basic 60Hz refresh rate with a slow response time and no VRR support.

Pros
  • Fast storage drive.
  • Silent thanks to fanless design.
Cons
  • May stutter due to limited memory.
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • 60Hz display with no VRR.
  • CPU and GPU throttle under load.
7.0 Multimedia

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is decent for media consumption. Portability isn't a problem thanks to its compact size, and the battery lasts long enough to get through a couple of movies or TV show episodes. Its 720p display is reasonably sharp, but it looks dim and washed out. It isn't the best for dark rooms either because its low contrast makes blacks appear gray. The speakers get very loud, but like most laptop speakers, they have almost no bass.

Pros
  • Very portable due to compact size.
  • Loud speakers.
  • Can be used in tablet mode.
Cons
  • Speakers sound treble-heavy.
  • Small and dim display.
  • Blacks look gray in dark settings.
3.9 Workstation

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is bad for use as a workstation. It's only available with a low-power Intel Pentium Silver processor and integrated graphics, which aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads like video editing or 3D rendering. Also, it's limited to 4GB of RAM, and it throttles under load. However, the keyboard deck doesn't get hot, and it's completely silent because it's fanless.

Pros
  • Fast storage drive.
  • Silent thanks to fanless design.
Cons
  • May stutter due to limited memory.
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • CPU and GPU throttle under load.
  • Can't charge laptop via USB-C.
6.5 Business

The HP Pavilion x360 is okay for business use. It's a very compact laptop that's easy to carry around, and it feels decently built even though it's mostly plastic. The keyboard provides a decent typing experience, the touchpad is responsive, and the webcam has good video quality. Its Intel Pentium Silver processor can handle most productivity tasks like text formatting, spreadsheets, and presentations. However, you may still experience some stutters or slowdowns because it's limited to 4GB of memory. Unfortunately, the battery doesn't last long enough to get you through a typical 8-hour day, and although it has a USB-C port, you can't use it to charge the laptop.

Pros
  • Very portable due to compact size.
  • Keyboard feels decent to type on.
  • Can be used in tablet mode.
  • Good webcam video quality.
  • Silent thanks to fanless design.
Cons
  • Small and dim display.
  • Battery lasts less than 8 hours of light productivity.
  • May stutter due to limited memory.
  • CPU and integrated GPU aren't powerful enough for demanding workloads.
  • Can't charge laptop via USB-C.
  • 6.9 School
  • 4.2 Gaming
  • 7.0 Multimedia
  • 3.9 Workstation
  • 6.5 Business
  1. Updated Jan 18, 2023: We've updated the review to improve clarity and readability.
  2. Updated Jan 18, 2022: Review published.
  3. Updated Jan 14, 2022: Early access published.
  4. Updated Nov 30, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  5. Updated Nov 25, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the HP Pavilion x360 (model 11m-ap0033dx) with an Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics 605, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There aren't any other configuration options. There are many laptops in the Pavilion x360 lineup of various sizes and configurations, so to avoid confusion, our review only applies to the 11m-ap0000 series. Some models include a 1-year Microsoft Personal 365 subscription.

Screen
  • 11.6" IPS 1366 x 768 60Hz Touchscreen
CPU
  • Intel Pentium Silver N5030 (4 cores/4 threads, up to 3.1GHz)
GPU
  • Intel UHD Graphics 605

Memory

  • 4GB DDR4 2400MHz
Storage
  • 128GB M.2 SATA 3 SSD
Color
  • Natural Silver

Our display and performance results are only valid for the configuration that we tested. If you come across a different configuration option not listed above, or you have a similar HP Pavilion x360 11 that doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update it. Some tests, like black uniformity and color accuracy, may vary between individual units.

You can see our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Laptops

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is okay compared to other laptops in its class. However, it's only suitable for extremely light workloads, as its low-power CPU, limited memory, and small display aren't ideal for demanding tasks or heavy multitasking.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best laptops under $300, the best budget and cheap laptops, and the best Chromebooks.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (2020)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (2020) are both budget 2-in-1 convertible laptops with similar CPU and GPU performance. However, the HP has an 11-inch screen, while the ASUS has a 14-inch screen. The HP's display gets brighter to combat glare, its keyboard feels more comfortable to type on, and its touchpad tracks better. The HP also has a better webcam, a wider port selection, and a faster storage drive. On the other hand, the ASUS has longer battery life and a fingerprint sensor.

HP ENVY x360 13 (2020)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the HP ENVY x360 13 (2020) are both 2-in-1 convertible Windows laptops. However, the Pavilion x360 is a budget model that can only handle simple tasks like web browsing and video playback, while the ENVY x360 is a more premium model with a CPU that can handle much heavier workloads. The ENVY x360 has a sharper and brighter display, a better keyboard and touchpad, and a wider selection of ports. It also has longer battery life and a fingerprint sensor.

HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021)

The HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) and the HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) are both 2-in-1 convertible laptops that belong to HP's Pavilion x360 lineup. The x360 14 is better overall, as it has a larger, sharper 1080p display, a better-spaced keyboard, and a USB-C port that supports Power Delivery and display output. On the other hand, the x360 11 is more portable, has better-sounding speakers and a somewhat longer-lasting battery, and is completely silent because it's fanless.

HP Stream 11 (2021)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the HP Stream 11 (2021) are both 11.6" Windows laptops; however, the Pavilion x360 has a 360-degree hinge that lets you flip the screen around and use it as a tablet, while you can only use the Stream in clamshell mode. The Pavilion x360 provides a better overall user experience because it has an IPS display with wider viewing angles, a more comfortable keyboard, and a webcam with much better video quality. The Pavilion x360 also feels smoother because its Intel Pentium Silver processor can handle heavier workloads than the Stream's Intel Celeron CPU, and its SSD is significantly faster.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (2021)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (2021) are both 11.6-inch convertible laptops; however, the HP runs Windows, while the Acer runs Chrome OS. The HP has a faster processor that can handle heavier workloads, and it supports x86 applications, whereas the Acer is limited to web-based, Android, and Linux apps. The HP has a more responsive touchpad, a webcam with better video quality, and a larger port selection. The Acer's keyboard feels better to type on for extended periods.

Thomson NEO 10 (2020)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) is much better than the Thomson NEO 10 (2020). The HP has better build quality, longer battery life, and its Intel Pentium Silver CPU is significantly faster. It also has a sharper and brighter display, a keyboard that feels more comfortable to type on, a larger and more responsive touchpad, and a webcam with better image quality.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) are very different laptops. The HP is a budget 2-in-1 laptop that runs Windows, while the Apple is a premium clamshell laptop that runs macOS. The Apple is better than the HP in every way, but it's also significantly more expensive. That said, if you only need a compact device to browse the web or watch content on the go, the HP is smaller and more portable.

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M1, 2020) are very different. The HP is an 11-inch 2-in-1 convertible Windows laptop, while the Apple is a 13-inch macOS laptop that you can only use in clamshell mode. The Apple is better than the HP in nearly all aspects, like a sharper and brighter display, a more comfortable keyboard, a larger touchpad, and a webcam with better video quality. The Apple also has significantly better CPU and GPU performance, and its battery lasts much longer.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020)

The HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2020) are very different laptops. Although they're both 2-in-1 convertibles, the HP has a hinge that lets you flip the screen around, while the Lenovo is more of a tablet with a kickstand and detachable keyboard. The Lenovo's screen is smaller, but it's sharper, brighter, and more colorful, making it a better choice for media consumption. On the other hand, the HP has a more comfortable keyboard, a larger and more responsive touchpad, a better webcam, and a larger selection of ports. The HP also has a faster processor that can handle heavier workloads, and it supports x86 programs, while the Lenovo is limited to web-based, Android, and Linux apps.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 (2021)

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 (2021) and the HP Pavilion x360 11 (2021) are both 2-in-1 convertible Windows laptops. However, the Microsoft is a tablet with a kickstand and detachable keyboard, while the HP is more of a traditional laptop with a 360-degree hinge. The Microsoft provides a better user experience overall because it has a sharper and brighter display, a more comfortable keyboard, and a more responsive touchpad. The Microsoft also has a better webcam for video calls and a Windows Hello IR camera to log in quickly via facial recognition. On the other hand, the HP has a much wider port selection, and its battery lasts longer.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Form Factor
2 in 1

The HP Pavilion x360 is a small, compact laptop with a fairly basic design. It has a plastic chassis with a brushed silver finish, thick bezels, and downward-firing speakers. It's a fanless device with no airflow vents.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

The HP Pavilion x360 has decent build quality. It's entirely plastic except for the metal hinges, with a finish that scratches easily, though not from fingernails. There's some flex in the display, but very little on the keyboard deck, and almost none when the laptop is closed.

8.9
Design
Hinge
Range
360°
Stability
Decent
One Finger Lift
Yes

The hinge is excellent. It feels smooth, and its 360-degree range lets you flip the display all the way around for use in tablet mode. However, the screen wobbles a bit when typing aggressively or using the laptop on an uneven surface.

9.0
Design
Portability
Size
11.6"
Thickness
0.6" (1.6 cm)
Width
11.0" (28.0 cm)
Depth
7.6" (19.4 cm)
Volume
53.0 in³ (869.1 cm³)
Weight
2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Charger Size
6.3 in³ (102.6 cm³)
Charger Weight
0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop is a very compact device that's easy to carry around. The power adapter is also small and fits easily into most bags.

6.3
Design
Serviceability
Ease Of Access
7.5
RAM Slots
0
Storage Slots
1
Replaceable Battery
Yes
Replaceable Wireless Adapter
Yes

The HP Pavilion x360's serviceability is passable. To access the internals, you need to remove the four feet, the screws beneath them, and two additional screws before prying the panel open with a pick. They're all Philips screws, but the ones beneath the feet are slightly different, so it's important to keep them organized. The feet come off easily and stick back on without any issue. The laptop comes with a SATA 3 M.2 drive, but it supports PCIe NVMe SSDs, which are typically faster. Unfortunately, the memory is soldered onto the motherboard and isn't user-replaceable.

Design
In The Box

  • HP Pavilion x360 11 laptop
  • 45W power adapter and cord
  • Documentation

Display
Display
Screen Specs
Resolution
1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Pixel Density
136 PPI
Panel Type
IPS
Touch Screen
Yes
Screen-To-Body Ratio
69%

The HP Pavilion x360 convertible is only available with a 720p IPS panel. Although the resolution seems low, it still looks reasonably sharp because the screen is small. The downside is that you don't get much room for multitasking. The thick bezels are a bit distracting, but that's typical for a laptop in its class. The HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) is the larger version of this laptop with more screen real estate if you intend to have multiple windows open while multitasking.

5.9
Display
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No

The HP Pavilion x360 is only available with a 60Hz display, typical for a low-end productivity-focused laptop. The display's slow response time causes noticeable ghosting, which isn't ideal for gaming or viewing fast-moving content.

7.3
Display
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,286 : 1

The contrast ratio is decent and within the typical range of most IPS panels, but it's still relatively low compared to VA and OLED panels. This contrast level makes blacks look gray in dim settings.

6.2
Display
Brightness
Maximum Brightness
238 cd/m²
Minimum Brightness
12 cd/m²

The screen brightness is mediocre. It doesn't get bright enough to overcome glare, so it's best suited for a moderately lit room. It gets very dim at the lowest brightness setting, though, which provides a better viewing experience in the dark because it causes less eye strain.

6.7
Display
Reflections
Screen Finish
Glossy
Total Reflections
5.162%
Indirect Reflections
0.459%
Calculated Direct Reflections
4.7%

The reflection handling is okay. Its glossy finish does a good job of reducing glare from indirect reflections, but direct reflections like bright light sources are visible and distracting, even with the screen at maximum brightness.

5.4
Display
Black Uniformity
Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
2.373%

The HP Pavilion x360 has poor black uniformity. There's backlight bleed along the top edge, as well as some IPS glow at the bottom left and top right corners.

6.4
Display
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
24°
Color Washout From Right
26°
Color Shift From Left
41°
Color Shift From Right
27°
Brightness Loss From Left
26°
Brightness Loss From Right
29°
Black Level Raise From Left
60°
Black Level Raise From Right
60°
Gamma Shift From Left
22°
Gamma Shift From Right
26°

The HP Pavilion x360 has an acceptable horizontal viewing angle. The image looks dimmer and more washed out when viewing from the side, but it's still good enough for sharing the screen with someone else as long as perfect accuracy isn't needed.

6.5
Display
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
26°
Color Washout From Above
26°
Color Shift From Below
40°
Color Shift From Above
34°
Brightness Loss From Below
26°
Brightness Loss From Above
27°
Black Level Raise From Below
45°
Black Level Raise From Above
45°
Gamma Shift From Below
27°
Gamma Shift From Above
28°

The vertical viewing angle is okay. The image remains accurate from slightly above or below, so you have some leeway to tilt the screen to your preference before the image quality degrades.

3.8
Display
Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
Avg. White Balance dE
5.28
Avg. Gamma
2.26
Avg. Color dE
6.35
Avg. Color Temperature
6,095 K

The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 has poor color accuracy out of the box. Most colors are inaccurate due to the panel's narrow color gamut, and it also displays colors outside of the sRGB color space, like pure green. The white balance is off, especially at higher brightness levels, and the color temperature is warm, giving the whole image a slight reddish tint. The gamma is not bad and follows the sRGB curve for the most part, although dark scenes are over-darkened.

4.4
Display
Color Gamut
sRGB xy
68.16%
sRGB uv
54.62%
Adobe RGB xy
52.75%
Adobe RGB uv
47.9%
DCI P3 xy
53.6%
DCI P3 uv
44.86%
Rec. 2020 xy
38.45%
Rec. 2020 uv
32.68%

The HP Pavilion x360 has a poor color gamut. It doesn't even have full coverage of the commonly-used sRGB color space, so most content looks washed out. It also has very limited coverage of the wider color spaces like Adobe RGB, DCI P3, and Rec. 2020, making it unsuitable for color-critical work or viewing HDR content.

9.0
Display
Flicker
Flicker-Free
No
Flicker Frequency
> 1000Hz
Flicker Active Below
99%

The backlight is only flicker-free when the screen is set to maximum brightness. However, the flickering below maximum brightness is extremely high and isn't be visible to most people.

Interface
5.9
Interface
Keyboard
Typing Quality
7.0
Numpad
No
Backlighting
No
Operating Force
60 gf
Actuation Force
30 gf
Pre-Travel
0.98 mm
Total Travel
1.64 mm

The keyboard is sub-par. It provides a decent typing experience as the keys are stable, have a good amount of travel, and don't require much force to actuate. However, it takes a while to get used to the tight spacing. There's also no backlighting, making it hard to use in dim settings.

6.5
Interface
Touchpad
Tracking Quality
7.0
Size
8.0 in² (51.8 cm²)
Material
Plastic
Dedicated Buttons
No

The touchpad is okay. It feels smooth even though it's plastic, and it tracks accurately throughout, even around the edges. It's on the small side, though, making any action over long distances like dragging and dropping somewhat annoying.

7.7
Interface
Speakers
Max Volume
77 dB SPL
Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
5.9 dB
Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
2.1
Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
298 Hz
Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
16 kHz
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
0.9 dB

The speakers are good. They get pretty loud with very little dynamic compression at max volume; however, they're treble-heavy because they have almost no bass. They're good for spoken content, but not for music or movies where you'd expect a deep, thumping sound.

7.4
Interface
Webcam & Microphone
Video Quality
7.5
Resolution
720p
Position
Top Center
Privacy Cover
No
Face Unlock
No

The HP Pavilion x360 has a decent webcam. The image is good, with decent color reproduction, but it looks soft and overexposed. Voices sound clear though slightly nasal over the microphone, with very little background noise.

Connectivity
7.0
Connectivity
Ports
USB-A Ports
2
USB-C Ports
1
Thunderbolt
No
USB-C Charging
No
USB-C Display Out
No
HDMI
1.4
DisplayPort
No
3.5mm Jack
Combo mic/headphone
Card Reader
MicroSD UHS 1
Ethernet
No
Proprietary Port
No
Security Lock
Yes

The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 has a decent port selection. The two USB-A ports support the USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps data transfer rate) standard. The USB-C is also USB 3.2 Gen 1, and you can only use it for data transfer, meaning you can't use it to charge the laptop or for video output.

Connectivity
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
4.2

The wireless adapter is a Realtek RTL8821CE.

Configuration
Configuration
CPU
Brand
Intel
Model
Pentium Silver N5030
Core Count
4
Thread Count
4

The HP Pavilion x360 11 is only available with an Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU, a low-power 4-core, 4-thread processor designed for thin and light laptops. It can provide a relatively smooth experience when performing simple tasks like web browsing and video playback, but don't expect to do anything remotely demanding like gaming, video editing, or 3D rendering.

Configuration
GPU
Brand
Intel
Model
UHD Graphics 605
Dedicated/Integrated
Integrated
VRAM Size
N/A

Intel UHD Graphics 605 is an integrated GPU on the Intel Pentium Silver N5030 chip. Like most integrated graphics, it's only powerful enough for light productivity tasks. You can likely play some easy-to-run puzzle games from the Windows Store, but not modern AAA titles.

Configuration
RAM
Capacity
4 GB
Modules
1 (Soldered)
Type
DDR4
Speed
2,400 MHz

You can only get the HP Pavilion x360 11 with 4GB of RAM. This is only enough for a light workload, so you have to be fairly conservative in the number of apps you have running simultaneously. Unfortunately, the memory is soldered onto the motherboard and isn't user-upgradeable.

Configuration
Storage
Advertised Capacity
128 GB
Usable Capacity
87 GB
Drive 1
Kingston RBU-SNS8350DES3128GP
Drive 1 Type SSD
Drive 2
No 2nd Drive
Drive 2 Type No 2nd Drive

You can only configure the HP Pavilion x360 convertible with a 128GB M.2 SATA 3 SSD. However, the storage drive is user-replaceable, and you can also increase storage space with a microSD card.

Performance
3.1
Performance
Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
CPU Single-Thread
511 points
CPU Multi-Thread
1,453 points
GPU Compute
1,431 points

The HP Pavilion x360 performs poorly in Geekbench 5. Its low single-thread, multi-thread, and GPU compute scores mean it can only handle light tasks like web browsing, video playback, and text formatting. Depending on your workload, you might even experience some stutters or freezes if you have too many programs running simultaneously.

2.7
Performance
Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
Single-Thread
398 points
Multi-Thread
1,109 points

The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 performs badly in Cinebench R23, scoring very low in the single and multi-thread tests. It isn't ideal for any rendering or other related tasks.

0
Performance
Blender (3D Rendering)
CPU Render Time
45.6 min
GPU Render Time
N/A
GPU Render Time (Optix)
N/A

The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 performs awfully in Blender, taking far too long to render the simple bmw27 scene to be helpful for any practical purposes. Blender doesn't support the integrated GPU; however, it'll likely take longer than the CPU to complete the same scene.

0.7
Performance
Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
Overall Score
1,665

The Basemark GPU score is terrible. You can only play some simple puzzle-like games, and even then, you'll likely have to play at the lowest graphical settings.

7.7
Performance
Storage Drive Performance
Sequential Write Speed
313.0 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
501.1 MB/s
Random Write Speed
39.5 MB/s
Random Read Speed
30.3 MB/s

The HP Pavilion x360's storage drive performs well. It's fast enough to make the system boot up quickly and feel responsive, but its somewhat slow sequential write speed means it can take a while to copy large files or install a big program. If you want better storage drive performance to transfer large files or make the system feel more responsive, the M.2 slot supports PCIe NVMe SSDs, which are typically much faster than the SATA 3 SSD that comes with the laptop.

6.4
Performance
Battery
Capacity
38 Wh
Battery Life (Web Browsing)
7.9 hrs
Battery Life (Video Playback)
5.2 hrs
Battery Life (Gaming)
3.7 hrs
Charge Time
2.8 hrs

The HP Pavilion x360 has mediocre battery life. It doesn't quite last a full eight hours of light productivity, so you likely have to plug it in at some point. Video playback consumes more power, but you can still comfortably get through two or three full-length movies. Battery life is even shorter when gaming, although it's still better than most laptops. Battery life varies greatly depending on usage.

0
Performance
Borderlands 3
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Very Low
N/A

Borderlands 3 doesn't run on the HP Pavilion x360. The game crashes on startup on DirectX 11 and 12.

0
Performance
Civilization VI
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Minimum
7 fps
Avg. Turn Time
36.06 s

Civilization VI doesn't run at high graphical settings, and it only works in DirectX 11 because the game crashes on DirectX 12. It isn't playable with the graphics settings at minimum because the average frame rate is too low.

1.1
Performance
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Avg. FPS
7 fps
1% Low
3 fps
0.1% Low
2 fps
1% Low Delta
206 ms
0.1% Low Delta
344 ms
Avg. FPS On Low
8 fps

CS:GO runs terribly on the HP Pavilion x360. The average frame rate is in the single digits whether at high or low graphical settings, far too choppy for an FPS game that requires precise aiming.

0
Performance
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Lowest
2 fps

Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at high graphical settings, but it's so laggy that even navigating the main menu is hard. Also, we had to run the game in DirectX 11 because it kept crashing in DirectX 12. The average frame rate at the lowest graphical setting is also far too low to be playable.

8.9
Performance
Thermals And Noise
Keyboard Temp While Idle
31 °C (88 °F)
Keyboard Temp Under Load
41 °C (105 °F)
Fan Noise While Idle
N/A
Fan Noise Under Load
N/A
Power & Fan Control App
No

The HP Pavilion x360 has excellent thermal and noise handling. There's no fan noise because this is a fanless laptop, and the keyboard deck only gets slightly warm, although the hot spot isn't in the best position as it's close to where most people rest their left hand.

5.4
Performance
Performance Over Time
CPU Temp (Cinebench)
65 °C
CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
23% loss
GPU Temp (Heaven)
63 °C
GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
9% loss

The HP Pavilion x360's performance over time is disappointing. The CPU and GPU throttle even though their temperatures are relatively low. Most processors can run at a much higher temperature without the risk of damage, so this is likely to keep the keyboard deck at a reasonable temperature.

Additional Features And Software
Additional Features And Software
Software
Operating System
Windows 11
Additional Software
Yes

The HP Pavilion x360 11 has Windows 11 in S mode pre-installed. S mode is a stripped-down version of Windows that typically runs smoother on low-end hardware because it requires fewer system resources, but you can only install apps from the Windows Store. You can opt-out of S mode free of charge, but you can't go back to it once you've activated the full version of the operating system.

The HP Pavilion x360 11 comes with many pre-installed applications, including:

  • Amazon: App for Amazon.com marketplace.
  • B&O Audio Control: Lets you customize the internal speakers' sound profile.
  • Booking.com: App for travel booking service.
  • Dropbox: App for cloud storage service.
  • HP Documentation: Contains warranty information, regulatory, safety, and environmental notices, and the user guide.
  • HP Enhanced Lighting: Lets you adjust the light emitted from the laptop's display to improve image quality during video calls.
  • HP Privacy Settings: Lets you choose the type of information you share with HP.
  • HP QuickDrop: Lets you transfer files wirelessly between your PC and mobile device.
  • HP Smart: Companion app for HP printers.
  • HP Support Assistant: Helps with system updates and troubleshooting of common issues. Connects user with HP Virtual Agent for further troubleshooting.
  • HP System Event Utility: Allows users to program special function keys or shortcuts, like turning the wireless on and off and adjusting the screen brightness.
  • HP Impreza Pen: Support app for the HP Tilt Pen.
  • LastPass: Password manager.
  • McAfee Personal Security: Antivirus/Anti-malware software application.
  • Minecraft Education Edition: Special edition of Minecraft designed for classroom use.
  • myHP: Online store for HP products.
  • Microsoft Office: 30-day trial of Microsoft's Office Suite. Some models include a 1-year subscription.

Although there's a large number of pre-installed applications, they don't use up much system resources in the background and are removable.

Additional Features And Software
Extra Features
RGB Illumination
No
Touch Pen
No
Secondary Display
No
Biometrics
No