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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is a more portable option with longer battery life and a touchscreen, ideal for general use and on-the-go tasks. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while less portable, offers stronger performance with a dedicated graphics card, making it better suited for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The ThinkPad also has a higher-quality screen with a larger color coverage, beneficial for tasks that require color accuracy such as photo editing or graphic design. Expect to pay somewhat more for the ThinkPad P16 than for the Spectre x360. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with high resolution and bright displays, offer crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for general use tasks like browsing and video streaming. Both laptops' screens cover a wide color gamut, making them suitable for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key to a smooth experience, both models fall short, likely due to standard refresh rates that don't match the demands of fast-paced visual content.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 excels in general use primarily due to its higher portability and longer battery life, which are key for everyday mobility and usage without frequent charging, alongside an excellent touchscreen display that adds versatility. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while offering a more powerful CPU and superior screen resolution for demanding tasks, is less portable and has a slightly shorter battery life, making it more suited for stationary work where high-performance computing is required.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and HP Spectre x360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 is good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-quality integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 outperforms in these areas with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen resolution, although both have the same refresh rate. Despite this, the ThinkPad P16 sports a better CPU, which, alongside its GPU, makes it more capable for gaming and 3D work; however, its higher capabilities and screen quality come at the cost of reduced portability due to its greater weight.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for content creation.
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, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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HP Spectre x360
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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