Specifications: Processor: Intel i7-11700 (2.5 GHz – 4.9 GHz) | GPUs: nVidia GeForce RTX 3060 (6 GB VRAM); 16GB Memory, 1TB Solid State Drive | Built-in display: 34-inch (5120×2160) | Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C, 6x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD card slot, 1x audio in/out | Size: 818x223x368mm | Weight: 11Kg
We really liked the 32-inch Envy all-in-one system we reviewed last year, which is a worthy competitor to Apple’s now-discontinued 27-inch iMac. The 32-inch Envy was also discontinued, but HP replaced it with this new 34-inch model.
The Envy 34 has an attractive 5K display, with a resolution of 5120×2160 (163.4dpi) and a 21:9 aspect ratio that provides plenty of space to combine multiple apps and windows on the screen. It also supports 98% of the DCI-P3 color standard, making it suitable for a variety of graphic and design tasks, including high-end video editing. HP also pays attention to detail, with features like a magnetic webcam that can be adjusted to different heights and angles for video calls.
In addition to the ports and connectors located on the back, there’s a separate USB hub built into the stand that lets you quickly plug in several devices without having to reach behind the screen. The Envy 34 is also more upgradeable than the iMac, with a service door located on the back that provides quick access to memory slots and drive bays.
However, HP’s website is a bit confusing. In some places it lists the Envy 34 as ‘coming soon’, although we did find a single configuration that is now in stock and ready to order. It costs $2199.99 with Windows 11 Home running on an 8-core i7 processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of solid-state memory. And, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find several upgrade options available, including Windows 11 Pro, an i9 processor, and RTX 3080 graphics.
