Envy x360 out-of-box wildly inaccurate colors (likely display panel model issue)

[orangeblues]

The colors on my brand new Envy x360 are wildly inaccurate, with reds looking orange and purples looking blue. The two pictures below show the Envy screen on the bottom, and an external monitor hooked up to the Envy on the top.

I understand that the Envy I have has the basic 250-nit display with a narrower color gamut than the higher-end displays; however that should not cause the colors to be this wrong. In fact, based on a conversation I had with someone who has had multiple Envy x360's, it appears that there are at least two different versions of the 250-nit display out there. The information I received is that if you look in Device Manager in Windows, you'll see one of two display panel models: one labeled BOE08A8 and another labeled AUOC48A. I was told that the AUOC48A color accuracy is significantly better. Sure enough, my Envy has the monitor labeled BOE08A8 (see screenshot below). I have not seen the AUOC48A model myself, but I've received two separate confirmations that the colors on it are acceptable.

I tried adjusting colors with the color calibration in Windows and the AMD color settings, but nothing made a difference. I have three resulting questions:

1. Is there anything else HP can recommend I try to see if the colors can be corrected?
2. If not, is there a number anywhere on the outside of the box that would identify a model with the functional display panel versus the defective one? I bought this from a retailer that does allows returns/exchanges, but I'd like to know that I'm getting a better model without having to open it up and test it. I have a feeling the retailer will limit the amount of times I can exchange if I don't get lucky.
3. If not, would HP be able to swap out the Envy I have now with the defective panel for one with a functional panel?

[Betty0610]

@orangeblues

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

You may try the updating the drivers:

HP Support Assistant Updates -  

1) In the search box, type and open HP Support Assistant.  

2) Check for updates.  

3) If the updates are available, click on install and restart the computer.  

If you wish to exchange, you may contact the HP Support Team:

Link: www.hp.com/contacthp/

Note:  Select the country accordingly to get the contact details for support.

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[orangeblues]

I have updated all drivers, but that did not fix the problem. I will contact HP support to see if a satisfactory exchange can be done.

I do want to also provide actual evidence that seems to show the use of two different monitor panels in this machine. As you can see, the hardware ID is different from the one in the screenshot I posted from my machine. The person who provided this screenshot says their machine is not exhibiting any of the color issues present in the BOE08A8 panel. Both machines however claim to have the same full HD 250-nit display.

[Betty0610]

I understand 🙂