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HP Pro x2 612 G1 Convertible Review

Business hybrid. HP's 12.5-inch detachable is designed primarily for business users. It is designed to be tablet and notebook in one device, and it actually works pretty well. However, you will not get the latest components. The device has been available since the summer of 2014 and has not been updated.

For the original German review, see here.

HP's Pro x2 612 is a business detachable with a 12.5-inch screen. The underlying hardware platform has not been updated since its launch in the summer of 2014, so we are still dealing with a Haswell processor. This is a niche product, but there are still a number of competitors. The list includes the Dell Latitude 13 7350 and the Toshiba Portégé Z20t-B, for example. Microsoft's Surface Pro or the Surface Book could also be alternatives for some users, even though they are not specifically designed for business users.

HP Pro X2 612 G1 (Pro X2 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-4012Y 2 x 1.5 GHz, Haswell
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 4200, Core: 850 MHz, Dual-Channel, 20.19.15.4300
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3-1600, Dual-Channel, soldered
Display
12.50 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, capacitive, 10 touch points, native pen support, LG Philips, IPS, glossy: yes, detachable screen
Mainboard
Intel Lynx Point-LP
Soundcard
Realtek ALC280 @ Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: combo audio, Card Reader: SD, MicroSD, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor, movement sensor, TPM 1.2
Networking
Intel I218-LM Gigabit (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 2.33 x 31.7 x 23.95 ( = 0.09 x 1.25 x 0.94 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD-Webcam
Primary Camera: 5 MPix with flash
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Cyberlink PowerDVD 12, Foxit PhantomPDF, MS Office (trial), 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.86 kg ( = 65.61 oz / 4.1 pounds), Power Supply: 303 g ( = 10.69 oz / 0.67 pounds)
Price
1199 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case & Connectivity

The tablet element is made entirely of black plastics and the lid is rubberized. There is not much to criticize in terms of the build quality, but the tablet could be more robust since you can twist it quite a lot. The supplied Power Keyboard is also made of sturdy plastic, but it is not a Folio keyboard. The top is silver-colored and the bottom is black. We cannot find any build quality issues with the keyboard, either. It could also be more robust as you can easily twist it. Both the tablet and the docking station have their own batteries. HP also offers an optional travel keyboard (around 220 Euros/~$239) as an alternative to the supplied unit. The travel unit is lighter and protects the tablet with a cover, but it does not have a battery. 

There is no shortage of ports on the Detachable. Among others, the tablet element offers a full-size USB 3.0 port. Note: The tablet ports cannot be used when the tablet is attached to the docking station. There are also two USB 3.0 ports on the keyboard dock as well as two video outputs. On the right side of the dock is an HP docking port, which can be used with the optional HP 2013 UltraSlim docking station, for instance.

The convertible comes with a preloaded version of Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit), so you do not get the latest operating system. Windows attempts to download updates with a total size of 2.2 GB. We skipped this step and just upgraded to Windows 10, which was very simple. After the upgrade, we found a "Wacom Device" in the device manager without a driver, but the problem was easily solved. The necessary driver (Wacom Digitizer Pen Driver) is available in the driver section of HP’s website. Windows 10 is supported. Our review unit does not come with an input pen, but it is available for around 30 Euros (~$33).

Left side dock: Power, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, card reader. Left side tablet: Power button, volume rocker, rotation lock
Left side dock: Power, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, card reader. Left side tablet: Power button, volume rocker, rotation lock
Right side dock: Combo audio, docking port, USB 3.0. Right side tablet: SmartCard reader
Right side dock: Combo audio, docking port, USB 3.0. Right side tablet: SmartCard reader
Bottom tablet: SIM-card slot, microSD, USB 3.0, combo audio, power
Bottom tablet: SIM-card slot, microSD, USB 3.0, combo audio, power

Input Devices

The supplied keyboard dock is equipped with an illuminated chiclet keyboard. The illumination has two settings that can be selected via a function key. The flat and slightly roughened keys provide short travel and a well-defined pressure point. There is some amount of flex during typing, but it was not that big a deal. The 9.7 x 4.4 cm (~3.8 x 1.7 in) multi-touch touchpad provides sufficient space for gestures. The smooth surface provides good gliding capabilities. Below the pad are two separate mouse buttons with a short travel and clear pressure point.

Display

Pixel grid
Pixel grid

The Pro x2 612 is equipped with a 12.5-inch touchscreen with a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels. The screen provides a good contrast (863:1), but the luminance is too low (267 cd/m²) for a device that is used in different locations and under different lighting conditions. Positive: PWM flickering is not a problem for the display. The HP Detachable is also available with a Full HD screen.

283
cd/m²
268
cd/m²
266
cd/m²
272
cd/m²
276
cd/m²
266
cd/m²
252
cd/m²
257
cd/m²
263
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
LG Philips tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 283 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 267 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 276 cd/m²
Contrast: 863:1 (Black: 0.32 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.21 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 3.45 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
66% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
42% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
45.37% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
65.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
43.87% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.49

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

We can measure a DeltaE-deviation of 4.21 ex-works, so it just misses the target value (DeltaE smaller 3). We cannot see a blue cast.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
36 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 10 ms rise
↘ 26 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 93 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
43 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 20 ms rise
↘ 23 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

HP has equipped the detachable with an IPS panel that provides wide viewing angles. This means that you can see the display content from every position. You cannot use the device outdoors due to the low luminance and the glossy screen surface.

The HP Pro x2 612 G1 outdoors.
The HP Pro x2 612 G1 outdoors.

Performance

The HP Pro x2 612 G1 is a 12.5-inch business detachable. It provides sufficient performance for office and web applications. The device offers several business features such as TPM, biometric access protection and a docking port. Our review unit retails for around 1050 Euros (~$1140) and is therefore the least expensive configuration of the series. HP offers other configurations, including models with integrated LTE modem, for example.

Processor

The Pro x2 612 was launched in 2014 and is therefore not equipped with a modern Skylake processor. Instead, it uses a dual-core Intel Core i3-4012Y based on the Haswell generation. This is a very frugal chip with a TDP of just 11.5 watts. The CPU runs at a nominal clock of 1.5 GHz and there is no Turbo Boost. However, the CPU supports Hyperthreading (each core can execute two threads) and can utilize its maximum performance in our benchmarks, both on mains as well as battery power.

Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
4177
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
4985
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
2173
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
18 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
1.63 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
0.67 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
98 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
19.99 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
151 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
60 Points
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
151 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
264 Points +75%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
250 Points +66%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
139 Points -8%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
190 Points +26%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
206 Points +36%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
306 Points +103%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
150 Points -1%
CPU Single 64Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
60 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
128 Points +113%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
107 Points +78%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
79 Points +32%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
97 Points +62%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
88 Points +47%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
122 Points +103%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
60 Points 0%
Cinebench R11.5
CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
1.63 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
2.94 Points +80%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2.71 Points +66%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
1.53 Points -6%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
2.14 Points +31%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
2.27 Points +39%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
3.4 Points +109%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
1.38 Points -15%
CPU Single 64Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
0.67 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
1.46 Points +118%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
1.37 Points +104%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
0.92 Points +37%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
1.15 Points +72%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
0.98 Points +46%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
1.4 Points +109%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
0.64 Points -4%
Cinebench R10
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
4985 Points
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
6324 Points +27%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
4964 Points 0%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
6606 Points +33%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
6994 Points +40%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
10558 Points +112%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
4967 Points 0%
Rendering Single 32Bit (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
2173 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
6361 Points +193%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
3941 Points +81%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
2830 Points +30%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
3810 Points +75%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
3286 Points +51%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
4656 Points +114%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
2229 Points +3%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Single-Core Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
1560 Points
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2637 Points +69%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
1977 Points +27%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
2493 Points +60%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
3085 Points +98%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
1589 Points +2%
32 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
3227 Points
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
5370 Points +66%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
3293 Points +2%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
4348 Points +35%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
6419 Points +99%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
3299 Points +2%
Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
190.9 ms *
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
82.5 ms * +57%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
104.2 ms * +45%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
170.4 ms * +11%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
108.1 ms * +43%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
122.4 ms * +36%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
104.5 ms * +45%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
238.9 ms * -25%
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
95.3 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
2469 ms *
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
1121 ms * +55%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2386 ms * +3%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
3302 ms * -34%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
2360 ms * +4%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
1556 ms * +37%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
1178 ms * +52%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
4562 ms * -85%
Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
13899 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
30335 Points +118%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
13403 Points -4%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
9354 Points -33%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
13528 Points -3%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
29991 Points +116%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
7021 Points -49%
Peacekeeper - --- (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
1428 Points
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2643 Points +85%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
1888 Points +32%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
2593 Points +82%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
2216 Points +55%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
2998 Points +110%
Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y, Lite-On IT L8T-64L9G
1449 Points +1%

* ... smaller is better

System Performance

The system runs smoothly and we did not experience any issues. The results in the PCMark benchmarks are good. This is not surprising because the device is equipped with an SSD as well as dual-channel memory. It is not possible to increase the performance even further.

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
2596 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
2730 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
3290 points
Help
PCMark 8 - Work Score Accelerated v2 (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
3290 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
4368 Points +33%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
3905 Points +19%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
2947 Points -10%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
3936 Points +20%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
3186 Points -3%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
3697 Points +12%

Storage Devices

The system drive is an M.2-SSD (2280) with a capacity of 128 GB. Around 90 GB are available for your own files and applications; the rest is occupied by the recovery partition and the Windows installation. The transfer rates of the SSD are okay.

Sequential Read: 448 MB/s
Sequential Write: 188.7 MB/s
512K Read: 406.9 MB/s
512K Write: 183.7 MB/s
4K Read: 27 MB/s
4K Write: 69 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 272.2 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 171.8 MB/s

GPU Performance

Intel's HD Graphics 4200 handles the graphics output. The GPU supports DirectX 11 and runs at clocks between 200 and 850 MHz. Thanks to the dual-channel memory configuration, the GPU can use its full potential and as a result, the 3DMark scores are slightly higher compared to other HD 4200 devices.

3DMark 11 Performance
827 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
27519 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
3055 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
491 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
827 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
1333 Points +61%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
986 Points +19%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
625 Points -24%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
775 Points -6%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
1344 Points +63%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
1565 Points +89%
3DMark
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
27519 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
46556 Points +69%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
39545 Points +44%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
28312 Points +3%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
35835 Points +30%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
42046 Points +53%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
51010 Points +85%
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
3055 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
5299 Points +73%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
4382 Points +43%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
2799 Points -8%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
3585 Points +17%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
4604 Points +51%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
5853 Points +92%
1280x720 Sky Diver Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
2164 Points
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
2217 Points +2%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
1387 Points -36%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Score (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
491 Points
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
721 Points +47%
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
541 Points +10%
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
374 Points -24%
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
453 Points -8%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
740 Points +51%
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
844 Points +72%

Gaming Performance

The Pro x2 612 is an office device and was not designed to handle games. You can still play some games with the device – with reduced settings and low resolutions. However, this only applies to games that do not have high hardware requirements. A modern game such as “Rise of the Tomb Raider” cannot be played at all. Many playable games can be found in the Windows Store under Casual Games.

low med. high ultra
Tomb Raider (2013) 46.8 22.8 12.9
Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) 18.5 11.8
Dirt Rally (2015) 67.9 15.6
The Witcher 3 (2015) 8.8 5.1
Metal Gear Solid V (2015) 30.7 20.5
World of Warships (2015) 37.7 24.8
Anno 2205 (2015) 18 7.7
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2015) 14.9 9.3
Star Wars Battlefront (2015) 19.2 11.5
Rainbow Six Siege (2015) 17.2 10.7
Just Cause 3 (2015) 12 11.3
Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) 11.2 6.4
XCOM 2 (2016) 9.8

Emissions & Energy

System Noise

The convertible uses one fan, which is usually deactivated while idling and therefore the device is usually silent in this case. The system noise increases to 37.5 dB(A) during the stress test – an acceptable result. Unfortunately, there is some annoying noise, because we can hear an electronic humming/whistling noise.

System noise
System noise
Pink Noise (Speakers)
Pink Noise (Speakers)

Noise Level

Idle
31.2 / 31.2 / 31.2 dB(A)
Load
37.5 / 37.5 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Audix TM1 Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 31.3 dB(A)

Temperature

Stress test
Stress test

The HP convertible executes our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark for at least one hour) in a similar manner on mains and battery power. The processor can always utilize its full performance (1.5 GHz) and the same applies to the graphics core (850 MHz). However, the latter occasionally fluctuates between 750 and 850 MHz during the test. The Pro x2 612 does not really get warm at all; only two measurement spots exceed 30 °C (~86 °F).

Max. Load
 29.6 °C
85 F
32.1 °C
90 F
28.2 °C
83 F
 
 27.7 °C
82 F
28.1 °C
83 F
24.4 °C
76 F
 
 27.7 °C
82 F
29.8 °C
86 F
25.6 °C
78 F
 
Maximum: 32.1 °C = 90 F
Average: 28.1 °C = 83 F
25.6 °C
78 F
36.1 °C
97 F
32 °C
90 F
24.6 °C
76 F
26.4 °C
80 F
28.7 °C
84 F
25.6 °C
78 F
26.2 °C
79 F
26.9 °C
80 F
Maximum: 36.1 °C = 97 F
Average: 28 °C = 82 F
Power Supply (max.)  37.2 °C = 99 F | Room Temperature 21.3 °C = 70 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 28.1 °C / 83 F, compared to the average of 30.2 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Convertible.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 32.1 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 36.1 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.6 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 29.8 °C / 85.6 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-1.7 °C / -3 F).

Speakers

The stereo speakers are at the lower edge of the tablet's back. They create a decent sound, but it lacks bass. Thanks to the preloaded DTS software, you can also adjust the sound based on your preferences. It is also possible to attach headphones or external speakers. There is one combo audio jack at the tablet and the keyboard dock each.

Power Consumption

The idle consumption of the convertible can reach up to 8.1 watts – an acceptable result. We can measure 27 watts during the stress test – CPU and GPU run at their maximum clocks. The nominal output of the power adaptor is rated at 45 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.34 / 0.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 4.9 / 5.6 / 8.1 Watt
Load midlight 23 / 27 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Runtime

We simulate typical web browsing with our realistic Wi-Fi Test. The profile "Balanced" is active and the display brightness is adjusted to around 150 cd/m². The Pro x2 612 manages a runtime of 7:37 h – a good result. The convertible is equipped with two batteries: One inside the tablet (29.3 Wh) and one in the keyboard dock (25 Wh).

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 25.10586.0.0)
7h 37min
Battery Runtime
WiFi v1.3 (sort by value)
HP Pro X2 612 G1
HD Graphics 4200, 4012Y
457 min
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 20FD001XGE
HD Graphics 520, 6500U, Samsung SSD PM871 MZNLN256HCHP
346 min
Fujitsu LifeBook T935
HD Graphics 5500, 5300U, Samsung SSD PM851 256 GB MZ7TE256HMHP
368 min
Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y71, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256GVNU
760 min
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core m3
HD Graphics 515, 6Y30, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
488 min
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Core i5, 128GB
HD Graphics 520, 6300U, Samsung MZFLV128 NVMe
427 min
WiFi (sort by value)
Dell Latitude 13 7350
HD Graphics 5300, 5Y10, Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NU
522 min

Pros

+ IPS screen
+ fast SSD
+ runs quiet
+ gets hardly warm
+ good battery runtimes

Cons

- only 12 months warranty

Verdict

In review: HP Pro x2 612 G1. Test model courtesy of HP Germany.
In review: HP Pro x2 612 G1. Test model courtesy of HP Germany.

The HP Pro x2 612 G1 is a business detachable with a 12.5-inch screen. The processor provides sufficient performance for common tasks. The device is usually quiet or even silent and does hardly get warm. A fast SSD ensures a snappy system. It could be replaced by a module with a higher capacity if necessary, because it is a standard M.2-SSD. You also get a good keyboard that meets the requirements of prolific writers. The whole package is rounded off by several business features such as TPM, fingerprint scanner and SmartCard reader. If you invest a few more Euros, you can also get the convertible with an integrated 3G/LTE modem. We think the display should be improved; it does provide a good contrast, but the luminance is too low. This, combined with the glossy display surface limit  the usage scenarios.

This is a special device for business users in need of both a tablet as well as a notebook, but do not want to carry around two devices.

An alternative for the HP convertible is obviously the MS Surface Pro, even though the comparison is rather misleading. For starters, the Surface Pro does not offer the numerous ports in the keyboard dock, and there is also no version with an integrated 3G/LTE modem. A real alternative for the HP Pro x2 612 G1 with much longer battery runtimes is the Toshiba Portégé Z20t-B, but it is also more expensive.

HP Pro X2 612 G1 - 04/18/2016 v5.1(old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
78 / 98 → 80%
Keyboard
83%
Pointing Device
83%
Connectivity
64 / 80 → 80%
Weight
65 / 35-78 → 70%
Battery
90%
Display
82%
Games Performance
51 / 68 → 74%
Application Performance
64 / 87 → 73%
Temperature
95%
Noise
94%
Audio
36 / 91 → 40%
Camera
42 / 85 → 49%
Average
71%
80%
Convertible - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2016-03- 1 (Update: 2018-05-15)