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The HP Spectre x360 tends to be slightly less expensive and offers a good balance for general use, with solid performance and a high-resolution touchscreen. However, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, while typically a bit more costly, has a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it better suited for more graphics-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or moderate gaming. The Surface Laptop Studio also features a display with a higher refresh rate. You should consider portability as well; the Surface Laptop Studio is slightly lighter, which could be important if you carry your laptop often. Choose the HP for a cost-effective, versatile option or the Microsoft if you need better graphics performance and can manage a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.4
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design and higher battery life, making it well-suited for general use that demands flexibility and longevity, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with a unique flexible hinge and more powerful GPU, caters to those who might need a device that doubles as a laptop and drawing tablet, and do more graphics-intensive work. Both have comparable processors and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks, but the Spectre's longer battery life could be more appealing for users frequently on the move, while the Surface's additional graphic capabilities may be enticing for creative professionals..
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers top-notch screen quality with high resolution and pixel density for detailed visuals, alongside potent CPU and integrated graphics suitable for engineering software, but trades off some portability due to its weight.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
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
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.4in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the HP Spectre x360 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio both have high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that provide crisp and clear visuals, making them suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, which ensure accurate color representation essential for detailed work, but for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals demanded by high-speed gaming or intensive 3D modeling.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 typically has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, although capable, may offer a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, affecting playability and visual fluidity. Despite having a strong CPU and high-quality screen, the Studio might not match the Spectre's gaming and 3D rendering performance, which leans heavily on the GPU and refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.4in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
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| HP Spectre x360 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 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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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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