HP's Envy x2 is a stunning 2-in-1 PC with ample amounts of space for most owners. Should you be one of the few who may run out of space, you can use a microSD card to increase the amount of storage available.
Products Used In This Guide
- Powerful convertible laptop: HP Envy x2 ($890 at HP)
- Great value 400GB microSD: SanDisk Ultra ($56 at Amazon)
- Premium 512GB microSD: Samsung EVO Plus ($90 at Amazon)
How to increase capacity
Let's face it, files are getting larger with each passing day. Movies can quickly take up a massive amount of space on a PC and the HP Envy x2 is no exception. Luckily, although the manufacturer offers 128GB and 256GB versions of the device, depending on requirements, there's also a microSD slot that can lend a hand.
All you need to do is buy a microSD card and throw it inside the tablet. Can't figure out how to insert a microSD card into your HP Envy x2? It's easy, just follow these steps:
- Insert a pin into microSD slot.
- Pull out the tray.
- Lay the microSD card onto the tray.
- Re-insert the tray into the device.
And you're done! Just make sure Windows 10 is okay with the expanded storage by formatting the card ahead of use.
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Here are the microSD cards we'd recommend purchasing right now for the HP Envy x2.
Balancing portability and performance
There are some serious advantages of buying the HP Envy x2, including the exceptional display, somewhat affordable price, and configurations. It's possible to save some serious funds and go with an ARM processor with better battery life.
When portability is what you truly desire, you should go with the Envy x2. The ability to detach the device from its base makes it possible to use it as a light notebook and a tablet, depending on the immediate needs. The only drawback is the battery life, which is around 8-10 hours less than the Spectre Folio. That is unless you get the ARM version, which we recommend over Intel.
Great value storage from a reputable brand
SanDisk produces some excellent storage expansion and the Ultra line of SD cards are no exception. Ranging from just 8GB up to 400GB there's a model for every Hp Envy x2 owner.
The SanDisk Ultra lineup offers plenty of size options — from 16GB up to 512GB — so that you can find what you need. With the 128GB card priced at only $30, it's a great way of adding more capacity to your portable PC without spending too much.
This series of SD card has a UHS-1 (U1) Class 10 rating with read speeds up to 100 MB/s. We've recommended these cards in the past and they've earned a solid reputation with thousands of positive reviews from owners.
Huge amounts of storage at an affordable price
Another big name in the memory business is Samsung and the company's Evo Plus range of SD cards are a great option.
Like the SanDisk Ultra, the EVO Plus is a UHS-1 (U3 rating) Class 10 microSD card with maximum read and write speeds of around 100 MB/s and 20 MB/s, respectively. It's also waterproof, temperature, and X-ray proof, as well as highly resistant to magnets, making it ideal for travel.
