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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Spectre x360 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider how you'll use the laptop. The HP Spectre x360 typically offers a versatile 2-in-1 design that's beneficial for those who value flexibility and touch functionality, making it useful for presentations or creative tasks like drawing or note-taking. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while usually being more expensive, could offer a more business-oriented design with potentially better construction and sometimes superior keyboard feedback, which might be more comfortable for long typing sessions. Both are portable, but think about if you need the extra features that the Spectre provides or if the ThinkBook's potential build quality justifies the higher price for your work needs. 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 overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x have high-resolution displays with bright panels, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented which is crucial for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience where fast refreshes are essential.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a balance of power and high screen quality with a flexible form factor for varied use, while its long battery life and lightweight design make it highly portable. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with similar CPU and RAM for smooth performance, also provides a good screen and keyboard but leans more towards portability and a compact build at the expense of shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 generally has stronger graphics processing capabilities and a higher screen refresh rate, making it more responsive and visually smoother for gaming and 3D applications. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x can handle lighter gaming and 3D tasks, its GPU and refresh rate are not as high-performing, though it may still offer adequate processing power and screen quality for less demanding use.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers high-quality CPU, GPU, and ample RAM which ensures smooth running of engineering and design software, along with a high-resolution screen that can be crucial for detail-oriented tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also having a robust CPU and sufficient RAM for such tasks, emphasizes portability and has a reputation for a comfortable keyboard, which can be beneficial for long work sessions, although it may not match the Spectre in terms of screen quality and graphics performance.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
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 | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 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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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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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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