Back in 2023, HP shipped the Envy Move, an all-in-one PC that did something almost nobody else would bet on: it ran wirelessly on battery power. I reviewed it, gave it a perfect score, and then watched it fade into the discontinued pile. So here’s the question I keep coming back to — could the HP Envy Move ever make a comeback?
A portable PC that actually made sense
The Envy Move was a 24-inch touchscreen Windows machine built around one clever idea: you could lift it, carry it, and use it anywhere without being tethered to a wall outlet. Battery life averaged around four hours — enough to finish a movie, join a video call, or share the screen with someone sitting next to you.
HP leaned fully into the portability. A built-in handle mounted on a flexible loop across the top lets you pick it up and move it, while pop-out feet on the underside give it a stable tilt when set down. The wireless keyboard — with an included touchpad — stows in a rear pouch so the whole thing stays tidy between rooms.
It also shipped with solid speakers, turning it into a decent media hub for the kitchen or living room. In practice, this was a genuinely usable second screen for a household, not just a novelty that collects dust.
The HP Envy Move’s design that made it a standout
What struck me during the review was how thoughtfully the pieces fit together. Most all-in-ones are desktops you bolt to a desk; this one felt like a device that anticipated being moved. The handle, the pouch, the battery — none of it felt bolted on.
That attention to detail is likely why it earned a Good Design award in 2023 from the Good Design organization. It wasn’t a marketing gimmick; the form factor genuinely served a real use case, and the packaging reinforced it.
The one thing it lacked was performance. HP fitted the Envy Move with Intel’s 13th-generation Core i7-1355U processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It was never meant to be a workstation, and at roughly ~$900, I’d let that older-spec choice slide if it returned.
Why HP quietly pulled the plug
The Envy Move didn’t die because it was bad — it died because people didn’t buy it in meaningful numbers. Following my 2023 review, HP removed it from its storefront and third-party retailers worldwide.
It was part of a wider purge. HP dropped the Envy range alongside the Spectre, Pavilion, and Dragonfly names during a major portfolio overhaul, replacing them with new ‘Omni’ and ‘Elite’ PC lines. All-in-ones now sit higher up the ladder, alongside models like the impressive OmniStudio X.
Nothing replaced the Envy Move’s specific niche. The remaining stock is stuck with that older Core i7-1355U chip, and a modern efficiency-focused Intel processor could have made the portable concept far more compelling today. Frankly, if the same 16GB/512GB config can hold a ~$900 price tag, I’d let the processor choice slide again.
Knockoffs are making the case for a comeback
Here’s what reignited my nostalgia: strange Android-based screens lampooning the Envy Move’s exact selling point are popping up on TikTok and Instagram Reels. They pull in surprisingly positive comments, and the takeaway is uncomfortable — the idea clearly still has legs.
Laptops are great, and self-built desktops are even more rewarding if you can afford them. But portable all-in-ones still have a real place, especially for families who want to share a screen. The Envy Move proved that demand exists; it just never crossed into the sales figures a product needs to survive.
It’s worth noting that most oddities you see at shows like CES are brands flexing their manufacturing muscles, not genuine product launches. The Envy Move felt different — it was a real consumer product that reached real shelves before being pulled.
What This Means for You
For everyday users, the Envy Move’s death doesn’t change much tomorrow — but it’s a useful signal. If you’ve been eyeing a portable home PC, current options are thinner than they used to be, and the sweet spot HP abandoned isn’t filled by the Omni or Elite lines.
The good news is that consumer interest is measurable. Those knockoids wouldn’t trend if buyers didn’t want the concept. A well-timed comeback, with modern internals and a fair price, could actually work — and you’d have plenty of fans behind it.
How to Keep the Dream Alive
Right now, there’s no official way to bring the Envy Move back — that call rests with HP. But you can make your voice heard: watch the product categories, follow HP’s announcements, and note whether a new portable AIO ever appears on the shelves.
Let’s see what turns up at CES in 2027. Until then, the Envy Move remains a fond memory and a quiet bet that HP’s next portable all-in-one could get it right.
Source: Latest from Windows Central
Over to you: Would you buy a return of the Envy Move with modern internals, or is the portable all-in-one concept already too late?
