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HP Elite x3

HP Elite x3

98 reviews

Jun, 2025

Positive
portability (25)
performance (19)
usability (18)
size (13)
durability (11)

Negative
price (5)
camera (2)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews of HP Elite x3. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and size. The performance and usability are also appreciated, but there are some negative comments about the connectivity and camera.

portability, usability, performance, size, durability

price, camera, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HP Elite x3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

HP Elite X3

HP is a name more associated with laptops than smartphones, but with the Elite X3 the brand is hoping to bring a little of its business nous to one of the most crowded and, arguably, tough to succeed in fields in tech.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)

HP Elite x3 review

A beautiful, capable phone limited by its OS

Massive battery ; Stunning design ; Can transform into a PC

Lousy app support ; Unwieldy size for some

HP’s Elite x3 is a well-built device and a solid performer all-around. Unfortunately, Windows 10 Mobile fails to back it with enough app support to make it suited for business users and consumers alike.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Can the transforming HP Elite X3 smartphone replace your desktop and laptop PCs?

We've seen devices of this ilk before, not least in the form of the Motorola Atrix 4G released a staggering five years ago, but HP believes it has overcome the barriers that have previously prevented all-in-one smartphone solutions from replacing all...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

HP Elite x3 review

Windows phones have had a hard ride. They aren't bad, it's just that Android and iOS is better. The high-end, high-spec HP Elite x3 is aimed squarely at business users but there are reasons to buy as an individual too. Here is our HP Elite x3 review..

The HP Elite x3 is an excellent smartphone, melding high-end specs with a solid design and good user experience. The Windows app store is still underrated, and the battery lasts for ages. However at £699 without the lapdock, this is not a cheap device.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

HP Elite x3 hands-on review

HP's Windows Phone can be your PC too

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Goondu review: HP Elite x3 is more PC-light than PC-like May 5th, 2017 | by Alfred Siew Cellphones 0 The HP Elite x3 runs Windows 10 Mobile. PHOTO: Al

HP did a great job with the Elite x3 hardware to try winning over the BYOD crowd. However, the trade-offs and costs going with Microsoft Continuum are not to ignore.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Alan Lu (itpro.co.uk)

HP Elite X3 hands-on - this Windows phone wants to be your laptop

The Falcon Windows phone tries to soar

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

HP's Elite X3 gets closer to the dream of a Windows Phone as a PC

It offers improvements to Windows 10's Continuum, but it has plenty of problems too.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

HP Elite X3 hands-on: HP at MWC 2016

HP managed to surprise us at the MWC with the announcement of a Snapdragon 820-powered flagship - the Elite x3. The 6" phablet is running on Windows 10...

HP managed to surprise us at the MWC with the announcement of a Snapdragon 820-powered flagship - the

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

HP Elite x3 review: Yep, this was the last great Windows phone

HP's Elite x3 combines amazing hardware, tremendous battery life, a stellar Continuum experience, and support for older Win32 apps. Whether that's enough to buoy Microsoft's vision remains to be seen.

Workspace virtualized apps are something special ; Desk Dock provides an excellent Continuum experience ; Two (not one!) ways to log in via Windows Hello

Extremely high price out of reach for most consumers ; Workspace interface could use some ease-of-use refinement ; Mediocre camera

Workspace makes your phone your PC—for real. Say what you will about Continuum, or how well HP has implemented it; you’re still at Microsoft’s mercy. And because Continuum only supports Microsoft’s relatively new UWP apps, there’s a vast body of apps...

Oct, 2017