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Pros

  • Attractive system with sturdy stand
  • Great display

Cons

  • The stand may be sturdy, but it's unattractive
  • Included peripherals are mediocre

At A Glance

The Envy 23 delivers solid performance and an excellent touchscreen in a sleek, usable package.

Manufacturer’s Description

Introducing the HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart, our new all-in-one PC optimized for Windows 8. An ultra-powerful PC with intuitive touch in a sleek, space-saving design. Enjoy entertainment for the entire household, with everything from Beats Audio to video chat in HD. Bring magic to life, with a touch.

The Specs

Processor
Processor speed 3100.0 MHz
Processor type Intel Core i7-3770S
Memory
Memory type DDR3
Memory size 12.0 MB
Memory max 16.0 GB
Display
Included monitor All-in-One
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display type multi-touch LCD
Display size 23.0 inches
Graphics
Number of Graphic Cards included 1
Graphics Memory 2048.0 GB
Primary Graphics Chipset nVidia GeForce GT 630M
Graphics Type Discrete
Storage
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Drives included 1.0
Drive type Hard Disk Drive
Drive size 3000.0 GB
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Bluetooth
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
Dimensions
Height 8.5 inches
Depth 18.0 inches
Width 22.8 inches
Optical Drive
Included Drives Blu-ray Drive
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
Other Features
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Wireless Keyboard

Performance

Product Type
Subcategory All in One
Overall Rating
Worldbench Score 72
Worldbench Version 8
Start Up
Start Up 22.2  seconds (lower is better)
Office Productivity
PCMark 7 Productivity Suite 1543  score (higher is better)
Web Performance
Peacekeeper 2966  score (higher is better)
Storage Performance
File Compression 83.7  seconds (lower is better)
PCMark 7 Storage Test 2156  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 279.8  seconds (lower is better)
Encoding Audio 203  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 151.5  seconds (lower is better)
Power Usage
Working power usage 13.6  Watt hours
Idle power usage 52.6  Watts
Gaming
Dirt Showdown, High Quality, 1920x1080 21.8  Frames per second (higher is better)
3DMark 11, 1920x1080 Extreme 329  score (higher is better)
Dirt Showdown, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 13.7  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, High Quality, 1920x1080 21.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Late Game View, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 9.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1366x768 76.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 17.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Low Quality, 1366x768 1029  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1366x768 22.3  Frames per second (higher is better)
Civilization V, Late Game View, High Quality, 1920x1080 10.7  Frames per second (higher is better)
3DMark 11, 1280x720 Performance 1126  score (higher is better)
TouchXPRT
Prepare Photos for Sharing 0.68  Collages/sec (Higher is better)
Export Podcast to MP3 10.55  seconds (lower is better)
Convert Videos for Sharing 1.6  X (higher is better)
Beautify Photo Album 28.72  seconds (lower is better)
Convert Videos for Sharing 54.23  seconds (lower is better)
Beautify Photo Album 1.74  Photos/sec (Higher is better)
Create Slideshow from Photos 4.65  Photos/sec (Higher is better)
Create Slideshow from Photos 10.75  seconds (lower is better)
Export Podcast to MP3 169.6  X (higher is better)
Prepare Photos for Sharing 10.3  seconds (lower is better)