HP Spectre x360
HP Spectre x360
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.2/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.2/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Very Good—8.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 16"
The HP Spectre x360, a 2-in-1 convertible, can serve as both a laptop and tablet and sits at an upper midrange price. It has a solid combination of a large screen, significant storage, and ample RAM, paired with an Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, making it capable for general use and multitasking. Its higher battery capacity should offer long hours of typical usage, but the weight is a consideration for portability. Its assortment of ports, including USB-C and Thunderbolt, adds versatility for connecting peripherals. The build quality and display are noted for being high-quality, with a bright screen that supports touchscreen interaction. Its performance is sufficient for general work and some engineering applications, though dedicated gaming or intensive 3D rendering may be limited due to the absence of a discrete GPU. The keyboard and speakers are highly regarded, ensuring a comfortable typing experience and good sound quality. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Convertible laptop-tablet design
- High-resolution touchscreen
- Good battery life
- Backlit keyboard with fingerprint reader
- Multiple Thunderbolt ports
Cons
- No dedicated number pad
- Limited engineering performance
- No hardware ray tracing support
- Heavier than ultra-portables
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:4.6
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use:4.5
The HP Spectre x360 excels in general use due to its capable processor and plentiful RAM, ensuring smooth performance in a variety of applications, coupled with a high-resolution, quality touchscreen that enhances viewing and usability. Its lightweight design and long-lasting battery life make it highly portable, ideal for individuals who need a versatile device on the go.
Software Development:4.5
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.5
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Engineering & Design:4.4
The HP Spectre x360 is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful main processor, substantial RAM, and integrated graphics that support moderate workloads, while the high-resolution IPS display with touch capability and a wide screen aspect ratio delivers sharp visuals and accurate color reproduction for detailed design tasks. However, its portability is somewhat affected by its size and weight, and while its keyboard and speaker quality are good, users with a keen ear for audio or those needing a system that runs very quietly might find it less ideal.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Operating Noise:4.4
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:4.4
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Portability:4.1
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Gaming & AI:3.6
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | ||
Width | 14.09" | ||
Depth | 9.66" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 11 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | ||
Webcam | 1440p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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