HP EliteBook Folio (13.5-Inch, 2021)

Comfortable construction thanks to vegan leather ; Solid build quality ; Pleasant display in 3:2 aspect ratio ; Excellent keyboard and pen ; Innovative 2-in-1 design

Performance limited to undemanding productivity ; Battery life not as good as some ARM laptops ; Only one angle in media mode

“If you need a 2-in-1 that you can take anywhere and get work done, albeit a little more slowly, then the Elite Folio is a good choice.”

Gorgeous leather design ; Unique form factor with easel mode ; Built-in stylus

Expensive ; Still some app compatibility issues ; Not the fastest

HP’s new Elite Folio includes a Snapdragon processor and a vegan leather cover. It’ll be a worthy buy for some people, as long as you understand the limitations of Windows on Arm.

Classy design ; Ingenious convertible display ; Attractive keyboard and screen ; Excellent, conveniently stashed stylus ; Choice of 4G or 5G LTE ; Silent operation ; Terrific battery life

Expensive ; App compatibility issues ; Few ports

Its clever folding design and faux-leather covering make HP's Elite Folio an alluring 4G or 5G traveler, but it's hard to justify an ARM rather than Intel/AMD Windows laptop at such a steep price.

Stylish design ; 15+ hours of battery life ; Bright display ; SIM slot for wireless connectivity

Arm-based Snapdragon CPU still struggles with performance and compatibility ; Shallow-travel keyboard

HP offers some of the most comfortable keyboards in the industry—but not on the Elite Folio. Although its keys are almost aggressively springy, the shallow (1.3mm) travel is best suited for gentle tappers rather than forceful mashers. The layout is...

Innovative easel mode ; Incredible battery life ; Clicky keyboard ; Compact and lightweight ; Refined design

App incompatibility ; Middling performance ; Pricey

The HP Elite Folio is the world’s first business convertible with a pull-forward display, but app incompatibility may be a turn off for prospective buyers.

Sleek, stylish design ; Lightweight and portable ; Includes stylus

Ludicrously expensive ; Lack of ports ; Performance underwhelming

Great for business pros on the go thanks to its light weight, internet connectivity options, and long battery life, but performance is lacking for more power-hungry applications such as playing games or editing visual media. It is rather expensive and...

Excellent, high-quality 2-in-1 design ; Very good 3:2 touch display with included pen ; Surprisingly good audio ; Great battery life

Super expensive ; Hard to open ; Glossy display

Bottom line: HP Elite Folio is a significant step forward for always-connected ARM-powered laptops. With an excellent display, keyboard, and superior 2-in-1 design, the Elite Folio is perfect for those who need light computing and an all-day battery....

Excellent battery life ; Backlit keyboard ; Good aluminum build

Keyboard flex ; Low-res screen

Excellent battery life ; Smart hybrid design ; Good keyboard and touchpad

Limited app support ; Performance not suited to intensive jobs ; Expensive

The stylish, long-lasting HP Elite Folio laptop is perfect if you want a travel companion for light work. But it merely skims along the surface of computing compared to a rival with a more traditional AMD or Intel CPU.

Good battery life ; Bright, high-quality display ; Facial recognition

Disappointing performance ; Pull forward design doesn’t always stay in place ; No fingerprint sensor

The HP Elite Folio is a 2-in-1 laptop with 5G support so you’re guaranteed to be able to get work done anywhere. Its sophisticated design is paired with an impressive touchscreen display and a handy dock for the HP Slim stylus. But, while it thrives in...