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HP Spectre x360 14 Convertible Review: An Instant Favorite

RIP Spectre x360 13. There's a new 13.5-inch HP Spectre in town and it absolutely trumps the 13.3-inch Spectre that came before it. The jump to 3:2 is a natural move to put the Spectre series more in line with prosumer competitors like the Dell XPS or Asus ZenBook S series.

The Spectre x360 14 is HP's latest flagship convertible in its high-end Spectre series joining the existing 13.3-inch Spectre x360 13 and 15.6-inch Spectre x360 15. Despite what its name may suggest, the Spectre x360 14 utilizes a 13.5-inch display instead of a 14-inch one but in a squarer 3:2 form factor that's becoming increasingly common on newer Ultrabooks. HP is hoping to capture a wider audience of professionals and office users with the new aspect ratio as opposed to the traditional 16:9.

Current configurations range from FHD (1920 x 1280) to OLED (3000 x 2000) with 400 nit or 1000 nit options, the Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage starting at $1300 to over $1700 USD. All options come with integrated Iris Xe graphics only. Our specific test unit is a middle configuration sporting the Core i7 CPU, 400-nit FHD touchscreen, and 512 GB SSD for approximately $1500 USD.

Competitors in this space include other 16:10 or 3:2 subnotebooks like the Huawei MateBook X Pro, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13, Dell XPS 13 9300, Razer Book 13, or Asus ZenBook S.

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HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000 (Spectre x360 14 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, Tiger Lake-UP3
Graphics adapter
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Core: 400 MHz, Memory: 2000 MHz, DDR4, 27.20.100.8935
Memory
16 GB 
, 2133 MHz, Soldered, 20-20-20-45, Dual-Channel
Display
13.50 inch 3:2, 1920 x 1280 pixel 171 PPI, 10-point capacitive, native pen support, LG Philips LGD0663, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP
Soundcard
Intel Tiger Lake-U/Y PCH-LP - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: MicroSD reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.2 x 298.5 x 220 ( = 0.68 x 11.75 x 8.66 in)
Battery
66 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Bang & Olufsen quad speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Carrying case, Active pen, HP Command Center, Smart, Audio Switch, Support Assistant, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.345 kg ( = 47.44 oz / 2.97 pounds), Power Supply: 290 g ( = 10.23 oz / 0.64 pounds)
Price
1500 USD
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

potential competitors in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
89.4 %
12/2020
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs
1.3 kg17.2 mm13.50"1920x1280
88.4 %
12/2019
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
1.2 kg16.9 mm13.30"1920x1080
86.3 %
10/2019
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
1.3 kg13 mm13.40"1920x1200
86.3 %
12/2020
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
i7-10510U, GeForce MX350
1.5 kg15.9 mm14.00"2160x1440
85.1 %
10/2020
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
1.4 kg15.7 mm13.90"3300x2200
87.1 %
12/2020
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs
1.4 kg15.7 mm14.00"1920x1080

Case

If you've handled a Spectre x360 13 or 15 in the past, then you'll know exactly what to expect from the Spectre x360 14. HP has translated the existing luxurious Spectre design and metal materials to the new 3:2 form factor without any surprises. Both the base and lid exhibit little flexing and no creaking when attempting to twist their corners or depress their surfaces. Chassis rigidity doesn't feel any better or worse than the Asus ZenBook S or XPS 13, but its gold trims are arguably classier.

One thing we would improve is the rigidity of the hinges at certain angles. The lid falls over too easily once it reaches past 120 degrees which can be annoying when typing or transporting the laptop. This also doesn't give a good sense of longevity as the hinges will inevitably become weaker over time.

The system is larger and slightly heavier than the 13.3-inch Spectre x360 13 and so tablet mode is a bit more cumbersome to handle as a result. Of course, owners get a larger display in return without needing to opt for the even bigger Spectre x360 15. Note that the Dell XPS 13 9300 is smaller than our Spectre x360 14 in every dimension due in part to its smaller 13.4-inch 16:10 display.

Familiar metal chassis and quality as the Spectre x360 13 or 15
Familiar metal chassis and quality as the Spectre x360 13 or 15
Matte surfaces are slightly roughened to reduce unsightly fingerprints
Matte surfaces are slightly roughened to reduce unsightly fingerprints
Three color options available: Silver, Blue, or Black. Our blue unit is already quite dark
Three color options available: Silver, Blue, or Black. Our blue unit is already quite dark
Hinges do not creak when adjusting, but rigidity feels weaker in the ~120 to ~180 degree range. The grilles along the top of the keyboard are for both audio and airflow
Hinges do not creak when adjusting, but rigidity feels weaker in the ~120 to ~180 degree range. The grilles along the top of the keyboard are for both audio and airflow
The "gem-cut" rear corners are immediately recognizable and a distinguishing feature of the Spectre series
The "gem-cut" rear corners are immediately recognizable and a distinguishing feature of the Spectre series
Edges and corners look sharp and pointy, but they don't feel that way at all to the touch
Edges and corners look sharp and pointy, but they don't feel that way at all to the touch
319.4 mm / 12.6 inch 216.4 mm / 8.52 inch 15.7 mm / 0.618 inch 1.4 kg3.08 lbs307.5 mm / 12.1 inch 223.8 mm / 8.81 inch 15.9 mm / 0.626 inch 1.5 kg3.33 lbs306 mm / 12 inch 194.5 mm / 7.66 inch 16.9 mm / 0.665 inch 1.2 kg2.74 lbs306 mm / 12 inch 224 mm / 8.82 inch 15.7 mm / 0.618 inch 1.4 kg3 lbs298.5 mm / 11.8 inch 220 mm / 8.66 inch 17.2 mm / 0.677 inch 1.3 kg2.97 lbs296 mm / 11.7 inch 207 mm / 8.15 inch 13 mm / 0.512 inch 1.3 kg2.93 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity

Port options are identical to the Spectre x360 13 but with a couple of minor changes. Firstly, both the power button and camera kill switch are now directly on the keyboard instead of the rear corner or right edge of the chassis, respectively. Secondly, both USB-C ports now support Thunderbolt 4 in addition to Thunderbolt 3 for users who can take advantage of the extra bandwidth.

The corner USB-C port can feel a little weird at first. We would've preferred a USB-C port on both the left-hand and right-hand edges so users can charge the laptop on either side much like on the Razer Book 13.

Front: No connectivity
Front: No connectivity
Right: MicroSD reader, 2x USB-C w/ Thunderbolt 4 + Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Right: MicroSD reader, 2x USB-C w/ Thunderbolt 4 + Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Rear: No connectivity
Rear: No connectivity
Left: USB-A 5 Gbps
Left: USB-A 5 Gbps

SD Card Reader

Fully inserted MicroSD card sits almost flush against the edge. Moving 1 GB of images from our card to desktop is very fast at just over 6 seconds
Fully inserted MicroSD card sits almost flush against the edge. Moving 1 GB of images from our card to desktop is very fast at just over 6 seconds
SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 32GB)
162.5 MB/s
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
155.2 MB/s -4%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 64 GB UHS-II)
144.6 MB/s -11%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 64 GB UHS-II)
37.5 MB/s -77%
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 32GB)
201.3 MB/s
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 64 GB UHS-II)
187.5 MB/s -7%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
185.7 MB/s -8%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 64 GB UHS-II)
34.4 MB/s -83%

Communication

The Intel AX201 comes standard for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. We experienced no issues when connected to our Netgear RAX200 test router.

Soldered WLAN module
Soldered WLAN module
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1337 (691min - 1388max) MBit/s +15%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1163 (846min - 1445max) MBit/s
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
918 (816min - 1030max) MBit/s -21%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
822 (676min - 908max) MBit/s -29%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s
356 MBit/s -69%
iperf3 receive AX12
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1446 (1333min - 1532max) MBit/s +11%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1307 (1119min - 1370max) MBit/s
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1230 (708min - 1294max) MBit/s -6%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1208 (876min - 1447max) MBit/s -8%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s
640 MBit/s -51%
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HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1307 (1119-1370)
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1163 (846-1445)

Webcam

Electronic webcam shutter active
Electronic webcam shutter active
Electronic webcam shutter off
Electronic webcam shutter off
ColorChecker
6.7 ∆E
9.9 ∆E
9.9 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
7 ∆E
11.6 ∆E
7.4 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
9 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
4.8 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
6 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
6.8 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
10.9 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000: 8.02 ∆E min: 2.53 - max: 15.31 ∆E

Maintenance

The bottom panel is secured by two T5 Torx screws and four Philips screws hidden underneath the rear rubber feet. These latter screws are annoyingly difficult to access which can make simple SSD upgrades more involved than it needs to be. Both RAM and WLAN are soldered.

There isn't much to upgrade once the panel is removed
There isn't much to upgrade once the panel is removed

Accessories and Warranty

The retail packaging include a carrying sleeve and the HP MPP2.0 active pen free of charge. The standard one-year limited warranty applies with plenty of extension options if ordered directly from HP.com.

Input Devices

Keyboard

HP has some of the best laptop keyboards for its Spectre and EliteBook families. Feedback feels crisper and deeper for a more satisfying typing experience when compared to the oftentimes shallower and spongier keyboards on most other Ultrabooks. keys on the XPS 13 keyboard, for example, are shallower and with lighter input pressure. It all comes down to user preference, of course. We recommend testing out the keyboards on the Spectre x360 13 or 15 to get a good sense of what the Spectre x360 14 keyboard feels like.

Key layout is a mixed bag. The fingerprint reader in particular replaces the Ctrl key meaning users who have been relying on this key on other laptops will find the change annoying. Meanwhile, the power button takes slightly more force to depress than the surrounding keys to avoid accidental presses, but we would have preferred a fingerprint-enabled power button instead.

Touchpad

The clickpad is larger than the one on the Spectre x360 13 (11.5 x 7.4 cm vs. 11.1 x 5.6 cm) due to the longer length of the chassis. Texture is similarly smooth and with very little sticking when gliding at slow speeds for accurate cursor control. Clicking on the clickpad has a satisfying audible click even though feedback could have been firmer.

Keyboard layout is similar to the recent Envy series. The Command Center hotkey near the power button is handy, but not customizable
Keyboard layout is similar to the recent Envy series. The Command Center hotkey near the power button is handy, but not customizable
Clickpad is large and smooth. Feedback is shallow and a bit on the soft side
Clickpad is large and smooth. Feedback is shallow and a bit on the soft side
Keyboard keys balance feedback and travel better than on most other Ultrabooks
Keyboard keys balance feedback and travel better than on most other Ultrabooks
The fingerprint button replaces the Ctrl key for better or worse
The fingerprint button replaces the Ctrl key for better or worse

Display

The base LG Philips FHD panel is a high quality IPS panel worthy of the Spectre name. It excels in offering a very high contrast ratio of over 2500:1 compared to half that on most other flagship Ultrabooks. Black-white response times, however, are relatively slow for noticeable ghosting. Upgrading to the pricier OLED option will solve that problem completely.

HP offers 1000-nit brightness options to be at least two times brighter than anything from the Dell XPS, Lenovo Yoga, Microsoft Surface, or Asus ZenBook series. This feature is available only for the FHD IPS SKUs and it can also be found on certain EliteBook laptops. The base 400-nit option is otherwise sufficient if you mostly plan on using the convertible indoors as it's already brighter than the display on the Lenovo Yoga 9i.

Edge-to-edge glass protection. OLED is available for higher resolutions and deeper colors
Edge-to-edge glass protection. OLED is available for higher resolutions and deeper colors
Narrow side bezels while the top and bottom bezels are thicker
Narrow side bezels while the top and bottom bezels are thicker
Crisp subpixels from glossy overlay. However, onscreen content still appears ever-so-slightly grainy when displaying all white
Crisp subpixels from glossy overlay. However, onscreen content still appears ever-so-slightly grainy when displaying all white
Minimal uneven backlight bleeding
Minimal uneven backlight bleeding
347.7
cd/m²
359.4
cd/m²
373.8
cd/m²
383.7
cd/m²
443.5
cd/m²
443.4
cd/m²
365.6
cd/m²
407.8
cd/m²
417.6
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
LG Philips LGD0663 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 443.5 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 393.6 cd/m² Minimum: 21.98 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 78 %
Center on Battery: 443.5 cd/m²
Contrast: 2609:1 (Black: 0.17 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.7 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 2.61
ΔE Greyscale 3.4 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
98.5% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
62.1% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
67.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
98.2% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
65.8% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.09
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
LG Philips LGD0663, IPS, 13.50, 1920x1280
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
AU Optronics AUO5E2D, IPS, 13.30, 1920x1080
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Sharp LQ134N1, IPS, 13.40, 1920x1200
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
TV140WTM-NH0, IPS LED, 14.00, 2160x1440
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
AU Optronics B139KAN01.0, IPS, 13.90, 3300x2200
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
LG Display LP140WF9-SPE2, IPS, 14.00, 1920x1080
Display
4%
4%
2%
26%
-3%
Display P3 Coverage
65.8
69.6
6%
69.9
6%
67.1
2%
97.7
48%
64.2
-2%
sRGB Coverage
98.2
98.9
1%
99.2
1%
99.1
1%
99.8
2%
94.2
-4%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
67.9
71.5
5%
71.5
5%
69
2%
87.9
29%
65
-4%
Response Times
5%
25%
41%
6%
12%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
62 ?(32, 30)
60.8 ?(26, 34.8)
2%
47.6 ?(23.2, 24.4)
23%
37.6 ?(18, 19.6)
39%
56.4 ?(26.4, 30)
9%
55.2 ?(26.8, 28.4)
11%
Response Time Black / White *
39.6 ?(21.6, 18)
36.8 ?(15.6, 21.2)
7%
29.2 ?(16, 13.2)
26%
22.4 ?(11.6, 10.8)
43%
38.8 ?(23.2, 15.6)
2%
34.4 ?(18.8, 15.6)
13%
PWM Frequency
2500 ?(25)
59520 ?(30)
Screen
-28%
1%
-12%
-19%
-16%
Brightness middle
443.5
447.4
1%
549.8
24%
458
3%
444.1
0%
365
-18%
Brightness
394
420
7%
520
32%
448
14%
423
7%
346
-12%
Brightness Distribution
78
85
9%
86
10%
89
14%
89
14%
82
5%
Black Level *
0.17
0.31
-82%
0.39
-129%
0.25
-47%
0.37
-118%
0.23
-35%
Contrast
2609
1443
-45%
1410
-46%
1832
-30%
1200
-54%
1587
-39%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2.7
4.23
-57%
2.12
21%
3.4
-26%
2.94
-9%
3.65
-35%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.36
9.34
-114%
3.66
16%
6.7
-54%
7.37
-69%
6.69
-53%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
2.61
1.32
49%
1.37
48%
1.7
35%
3.05
-17%
1.61
38%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
3.4
6.1
-79%
2.6
24%
4.9
-44%
2.9
15%
4
-18%
Gamma
2.09 105%
2.11 104%
2.3 96%
2.16 102%
2.1 105%
2.33 94%
CCT
6144 106%
6136 106%
6884 94%
7704 84%
6766 96%
6873 95%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
62.1
64.8
4%
65.4
5%
63.5
2%
78.2
26%
60.1
-3%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
98.5
98.9
0%
99.7
1%
99.1
1%
99.8
1%
93.9
-5%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-6% / -18%
10% / 4%
10% / -3%
4% / -7%
-2% / -10%

* ... smaller is better

Color space covers almost all of sRGB and approximately 62 percent of AdobeRGB not unlike other high-end Ultrabooks. The costlier OLED option will be able to offer even deeper colors approaching DCI-P3.

vs. sRGB
vs. sRGB
vs. AdobeRGB
vs. AdobeRGB

Color temperature is slightly too warm out of the box which our X-Rite colorimeter is able to address. RGB balance is merely average even after calibrating the panel ourselves.

Grayscale before calibration
Grayscale before calibration
Saturation Sweeps before calibration
Saturation Sweeps before calibration
ColorChecker before calibration
ColorChecker before calibration
Grayscale after calibration
Grayscale after calibration
Saturation Sweeps after calibration
Saturation Sweeps after calibration
ColorChecker after calibration
ColorChecker after calibration

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
39.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 21.6 ms rise
↘ 18 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 97 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
62 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 32 ms rise
↘ 30 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 96 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

Outdoor visibility is about the same as the Spectre x360 13 or Asus ZenBook S since they all have similar maximum brightness levels. The higher contrast ratio of the Spectre x360 14 display, however, helps to mitigate washed out colors by just a bit when under sunlight. Glare is otherwise almost unavoidable. We recommend the 1000-nit option if outdoor visibility is priority.

Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under shade
Outdoors under sunlight
Outdoors under sunlight
Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast shift if viewing from very wide angles
Wide IPS viewing angles. Colors and contrast shift if viewing from very wide angles

Performance

The 11th gen Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 directly replaces last year's 10th gen Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7. Unlike the Envy series, there are unfortunately no AMD options available on this Spectre since it is an Intel Evo-certified laptop. The Spectre would lose its Evo certification if it came equipped with AMD options.

We set our unit to Performance mode via HP Command Center prior to running any performance tests below for the highest possible scores. We recommend owners become familiar with Command Center since it includes manufacturer-specific performance and network controls.

Annoyingly, HP Command Center shows fan speed but you can't actually adjust it
Annoyingly, HP Command Center shows fan speed but you can't actually adjust it
Network Booster can be used to block certain apps from connecting to the Internet
Network Booster can be used to block certain apps from connecting to the Internet
 

Processor

Much like on the Dell XPS 13 9310 with the same Core i7-1165G7 CPU, processor performance can be unsteady when running high loads for long periods as clock rates will cycle to keep core temperatures in check. However, the amplitude and range at which clock rates cycle on the HP is tighter than on the Dell for a more predictable level of performance. Our CineBench R15 xT loop test below illustrates this as our Spectre 14 would generally score between 770 and 820 points compared to 620 and 750 points on the XPS 13. The HP system is seemingly better at sustaining both tighter and faster clock rates than the Dell as a result.

Raw multi-thread performance is about 20 to 40 percent faster than the Core i7-1065G7 in the Spectre x360 13. Some laptops with the same Core i7-1165G7 CPU are able to run even faster like the Razer Book 13.

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HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø800 (705.49-917.98)
Razer Book 13 FHD Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø941 (926.76-976.06)
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Micron 2300 512GB MTFDHBA512TDV; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø718 (617.03-918.32)
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø587 (557.06-601.57)
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5 Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ; CPU Multi 64Bit: Ø733 (708.93-754.89)
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 -mmt1 | 7z b 4
Geekbench 5.5: Single-Core | Multi-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
3213 Points +62%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
3095 Points +56%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
2410 Points +21%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
2031 Points +2%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
2024 Points +2%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1987 Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1060 - 2657, n=81)
1967 Points -1%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7
1655 Points -17%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
1543 Points -22%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
1394 Points -30%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
1317 Points -34%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
1110 Points -44%
Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core)
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (442 - 589, n=81)
552 Points +2%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
542 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
517 Points -5%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
474 Points -13%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
473 Points -13%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
465 Points -14%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
460 Points -15%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
448 Points -17%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
446 Points -18%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
446 Points -18%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7
377 Points -30%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
343 Points -37%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
1639 (1505.17min - 1639.01max) Points +79%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
1240 Points +35%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
1051 Points +14%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
918 (705.49min - 917.98max) Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (553 - 1027, n=86)
846 Points -8%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
830 Points -10%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
755 (708.93min - 754.89max) Points -18%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
680 (525.27min - 680.19max) Points -26%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
676 Points -26%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7
643 Points -30%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
602 (557.06min - 601.57max) Points -34%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
565 (522.67min - 564.75max) Points -38%
Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (115 - 230, n=78)
212 Points 0%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
211.8 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
200 Points -6%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
182 Points -14%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
182 Points -14%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
180 Points -15%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
179 Points -15%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7
178 Points -16%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
178 Points -16%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
178 Points -16%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
174 Points -18%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
139 Points -34%
Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
1018 Seconds * -72%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
797 Seconds * -35%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
777 Seconds * -31%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
766 Seconds * -30%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
680 Seconds * -15%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
679 Seconds * -15%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
619 Seconds * -5%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (468 - 1138, n=80)
618 Seconds * -5%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
591 Seconds *
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
585 Seconds * +1%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
479 Seconds * +19%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
322 Seconds * +46%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (4478 - 5507, n=80)
5182 MIPS +4%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4984 MIPS
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4752 MIPS -5%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4678 MIPS -6%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
4436 MIPS -11%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4434 MIPS -11%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4434 MIPS -11%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
4425 MIPS -11%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
4362 MIPS -12%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
4235 MIPS -15%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
3755 MIPS -25%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
3668 MIPS -26%
7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
44804 MIPS +103%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
33282 MIPS +50%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
27115 MIPS +23%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (15347 - 27405, n=80)
22935 MIPS +4%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
22898 MIPS +4%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
22682 MIPS +3%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
22466 MIPS +2%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
22118 MIPS
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
18770 MIPS -15%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
17186 MIPS -22%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
16748 MIPS -24%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
13842 MIPS -37%
Geekbench 5.5 / Single-Core
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1302 - 1595, n=77)
1524 Points +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1515 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
1407 Points -7%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
1348 Points -11%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
1222 Points -19%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
1163 Points -23%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
1154 Points -24%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
1150 Points -24%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
1121 Points -26%
Geekbench 5.5 / Multi-Core
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
6950 Points +29%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
5798 Points +8%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
6243 Points +16%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5374 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
5261 Points -2%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (3078 - 5926, n=77)
5155 Points -4%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4605 Points -14%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4314 Points -20%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
2839 Points -47%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
10.77 fps +73%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
9.18 fps +47%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
6.45 fps +3%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
6.38 fps +2%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1.39 - 8.47, n=80)
6.3 fps +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
6.24 fps
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6.12 fps -2%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U
6.032 fps -3%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
4.82 fps -23%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4.69 fps -25%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4.58 fps -27%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
2.76 fps -56%
LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
72.9 s * -41%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
69.6 s * -35%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
67.3 s * -30%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
57.8 s * -12%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
51.6 s *
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
51 s * +1%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (21.5 - 88.1, n=78)
49.2 s * +5%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
49.1 s * +5%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
48.2 s * +7%
R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U
0.851 sec * -40%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7
0.681 sec * -12%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
0.67 sec * -10%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
0.638 sec * -5%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7
0.633 sec * -4%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
0.616 sec * -1%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
0.613 sec * -1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.608 sec *
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (0.552 - 1.002, n=80)
0.594 sec * +2%
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 -mmt1 | 7z b 4
Geekbench 5.5: Single-Core | Multi-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean

* ... smaller is better

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
918 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
100.6 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
97.8 %
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
211.8 Points
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System Performance

PCMark 10 results are where we expect them to be relative to other laptops with the same Core i7-1165G7 CPU. The HP system edges out ahead of Ultrabooks sporting older generation CPUs like the Asus Zenbook S or Spectre x360 13.

We experienced no software or hardware issues with our test unit save for an interesting Smart Sense observation that we will note in our Power Consumption section below.

PCMark 10 Standard
PCMark 10 Standard
PCMark 8 Home Accelerated
PCMark 8 Home Accelerated
PCMark 8 Work Accelerated
PCMark 8 Work Accelerated
PCMark 10
Score
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (4531 - 5454, n=50)
4959 Points 0%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
4955 Points
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
4677 Points -6%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
4644 Points -6%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
4522 Points -9%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
4364 Points -12%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
4182 Points -16%
Essentials
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
10023 Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (8997 - 11505, n=50)
10014 Points 0%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
9741 Points -3%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
9678 Points -3%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
9664 Points -4%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
9229 Points -8%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
8894 Points -11%
Productivity
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
7286 Points +8%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
7179 Points +6%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
7051 Points +4%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6772 Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (5570 - 7136, n=50)
6711 Points -1%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
6247 Points -8%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
5741 Points -15%
Digital Content Creation
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (4083 - 5550, n=50)
4937 Points +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
4867 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
4467 Points -8%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
3998 Points -18%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
3749 Points -23%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
3684 Points -24%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
3482 Points -28%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (3769 - 5686, n=17)
4459 Points +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
4409 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
4265 Points -3%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
3982 Points -10%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
3911 Points -11%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
3650 Points -17%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
3457 Points -22%
Work Score Accelerated v2
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
5227 Points +72%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
5086 Points +67%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
4979 Points +64%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
3039 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
3016 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (2431 - 3221, n=15)
2940 Points -3%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
2460 Points -19%
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4409 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
3039 points
PCMark 10 Score
4955 points
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DPC Latency

LatencyMon reveals DPC latency issues related to ACPI.sys. 4K UHD video playback at 60 FPS is otherwise smooth and with no dropped frames during our minute-long YouTube test.

DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
2183 μs * -26%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
1739 μs *
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
1204 μs * +31%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
395.3 μs * +77%

* ... smaller is better

Storage Devices

Our unit ships with the Samsung PM981a which is a high-end PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. Running DiskSpd Read in a loop shows that the motherboard interface is able to utilize the high x4 transfer rates of the SSD. Optane options are available much like on the Spectre x360 13, but most office users will be just fine without it.

See our table of SSDs and HDDs for more comparisons.

AS SSD
AS SSD
CDM 5.5
CDM 5.5
M.2 2280 slot is protected by an aluminum shield. There are no internal secondary storage options
M.2 2280 slot is protected by an aluminum shield. There are no internal secondary storage options
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Lite-On CA5-8D512
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
AS SSD
-80%
-2%
-27%
-21%
Seq Read
2188
1801
-18%
2933
34%
1405
-36%
2177
-1%
Seq Write
1320
1125
-15%
810
-39%
1062
-20%
813
-38%
4K Read
53.5
39.7
-26%
56.6
6%
50.8
-5%
53.2
-1%
4K Write
123.7
67
-46%
147.6
19%
124.9
1%
180
46%
4K-64 Read
1010
1253
24%
856
-15%
590
-42%
531
-47%
4K-64 Write
1808
209
-88%
1099
-39%
840
-54%
398.5
-78%
Access Time Read *
0.055
0.069
-25%
0.046
16%
0.041
25%
0.052
5%
Access Time Write *
0.076
0.625
-722%
0.028
63%
0.118
-55%
0.058
24%
Score Read
1282
1472
15%
1206
-6%
781
-39%
802
-37%
Score Write
2063
388
-81%
1328
-36%
1071
-48%
660
-68%
Score Total
3970
2583
-35%
3059
-23%
2251
-43%
1822
-54%
Copy ISO MB/s
1644
1293
-21%
1459
-11%
1962
19%
Copy Program MB/s
920
560
-39%
600
-35%
522
-43%
Copy Game MB/s
1725
927
-46%
1411
-18%
1258
-27%
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-10%
25%
-12%
4%
Write 4K
82.2
106.7
30%
161.8
97%
129.5
58%
139.6
70%
Read 4K
45.7
49.94
9%
60.6
33%
54
18%
37.3
-18%
Write Seq
2000
1223
-39%
2209
10%
1265
-37%
1827
-9%
Read Seq
2206
1801
-18%
2473
12%
1410
-36%
2253
2%
Write 4K Q32T1
451.2
325.3
-28%
514
14%
420.3
-7%
467.9
4%
Read 4K Q32T1
351
551
57%
586
67%
357.7
2%
366.7
4%
Write Seq Q32T1
2982
1224
-59%
2205
-26%
1799
-40%
2349
-21%
Read Seq Q32T1
3529
2350
-33%
3352
-5%
1616
-54%
3540
0%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-45% / -55%
12% / 10%
-20% / -22%
-9% / -12%

* ... smaller is better

Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3529 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 2982 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 351 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 451.2 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 2206 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 2000 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 45.7 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 82.2 MB/s

Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

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GPU Performance

Graphics performance is excellent and towards the higher-end of the spectrum when compared to other laptops with the same GPU. 3DMark scores are notably well above the GeForce MX350 by about 30 percent, but real-world games will still run faster on the Nvidia GPU more often than not due to its more mature game-ready drivers.

Frame rates when gaming on the Spectre 14 tend to fluctuate due to the fluctuating clock rates when under stressful conditions. When idling on Witcher 3 on the lowest settings, for example, frame rates would constantly cycle between 80 and 95 FPS instead of remaining constant as shown by our graph below. This behavior is similar to the XPS 13 albeit it is even more pronounced on Dell's machine. We explore this further in our Stress Test section.

See our dedicated page on the Iris Xe 96 EUs for more technical information and benchmarks.

3DMark 11
3DMark 11
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Fire Strike
Fire Strike
Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike Ultra
Time Spy
Time Spy
 
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i7-1165G7
8743 Points +62%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
5675 Points +5%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
5384 Points
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (2286 - 6143, n=204)
4897 Points -9%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7
4626 Points -14%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, i7-10510U
4311 Points -20%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
4170 Points -23%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R7 4800U
3938 Points -27%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, R7 4700U
3579 Points -34%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
3144 Points -42%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, i7-8565U
2945 Points -45%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R5 4500U
2898 Points -46%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
2874 Points -47%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10, R7 3700U
1950 Points -64%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel UHD Graphics 620, i7-10710U
1339 Points -75%
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 515, 6Y30
735 Points -86%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i7-1165G7
3276 Points +112%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1588 Points +3%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1546 Points
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (707 - 1871, n=201)
1493 Points -3%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7
1319 Points -15%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1209 Points -22%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R7 4800U
1173 Points -24%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, i7-10510U
1123 Points -27%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, R7 4700U
1076 Points -30%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, i7-8565U
886 Points -43%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
833 Points -46%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R5 4500U
823 Points -47%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
685 Points -56%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10, R7 3700U
578 Points -63%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel UHD Graphics 620, i7-10710U
425 Points -73%
2560x1440 Time Spy Score
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i7-1165G7
3443 Points +100%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1779 Points +4%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1718 Points
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (789 - 2133, n=198)
1671 Points -3%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7
1474 Points -14%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R7 4800U
1338 Points -22%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
1333 Points -22%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, R7 4700U
1221 Points -29%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, i7-10510U
1219 Points -29%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, i7-8565U
990 Points -42%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
948 Points -45%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R5 4500U
927 Points -46%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
771 Points -55%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10, R7 3700U
647 Points -62%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel UHD Graphics 620, i7-10710U
491 Points -71%
3DMark 11
1280x720 Performance GPU
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i7-1165G7
12199 Points +83%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
6812 Points +2%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
6698 Points +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
6658 Points
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (2867 - 7471, n=192)
6342 Points -5%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R7 4800U
6085 Points -9%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7
5991 Points -10%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, i7-10510U
5989 Points -10%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, R7 4700U
5346 Points -20%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
4594 Points -31%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
4512 Points -32%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R5 4500U
4409 Points -34%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10, R7 3700U
4056 Points -39%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, i7-8565U
3585 Points -46%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel UHD Graphics 620, i7-10710U
1940 Points -71%
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 515, 6Y30
1186 Points -82%
1280x720 Performance Combined
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i7-1165G7
11512 Points +86%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
6851 Points +11%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
6193 Points
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7
5510 Points -11%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (1926 - 7238, n=191)
5505 Points -11%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, i7-10510U
5267 Points -15%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, R7 4700U
4363 Points -30%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R7 4800U
4323 Points -30%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
4143 Points -33%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7
4067 Points -34%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
NVIDIA GeForce MX250, i7-8565U
3943 Points -36%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7
3767 Points -39%
HP Envy x360 13-ay0359ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), R5 4500U
3741 Points -40%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel UHD Graphics 620, i7-10710U
2078 Points -66%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Radeon RX Vega 10, R7 3700U
1865 Points -70%
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 515, 6Y30
1014 Points -84%
3DMark 11 Performance
7067 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
17116 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
4769 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
1718 points
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Final Fantasy XV Benchmark
1280x720 Lite Quality
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
94 fps +128%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
46.3 fps +12%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
41.2 fps
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (14.9 - 56.5, n=172)
39.1 fps -5%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
37.5 fps -9%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
36.5 fps -11%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
33.7 fps -18%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
33.7 fps -18%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
20.7 fps -50%
1920x1080 Standard Quality
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
48.1 fps +111%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
25.3 fps +11%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
22.8 fps
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (10.5 - 28, n=168)
21.7 fps -5%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
19.9 fps -13%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
19.6 fps -14%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
18.8 fps -18%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
16.4 fps -28%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
11.3 fps -50%
1920x1080 High Quality
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
33.9 fps +93%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
18.8 fps +7%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
17.6 fps
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (8.15 - 27.8, n=161)
16.7 fps -5%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
15.4 fps -12%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
13.9 fps -21%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
12 fps -32%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
11 fps -37%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
8.09 fps -54%
Dota 2 Reborn
1280x720 min (0/3) fastest
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
147 (128.9min) fps +76%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
113 (93.1min) fps +35%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
113 (99.1min) fps +35%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (36 - 148, n=204)
99.9 fps +19%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
97.1 (87.3min) fps +16%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
96 (77.8min) fps +15%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
83.7 (42.8min) fps 0%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
83.6 (46.8min) fps
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
80.9 (45.7min) fps -3%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
77.5 (42.7min) fps -7%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
67.4 (57.8min) fps -19%
1366x768 med (1/3)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
129 (112.3min) fps +97%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
103 (91.1min) fps +57%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
88.6 (77.1min) fps +35%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
82.3 (74.1min) fps +26%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (31.6 - 108.5, n=204)
75.4 fps +15%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
74.4 (47.3min) fps +14%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
65.5 (44.4min) fps
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
61.7 (42min) fps -6%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
59.2 (45.1min) fps -10%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
54.3 (36.6min) fps -17%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
43.8 (39.9min) fps -33%
1920x1080 high (2/3)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
121 (104min) fps +128%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
82.8 (72.3min) fps +56%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
61.3 (54.4min) fps +16%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
56 (50.6min) fps +6%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (23.2 - 88.1, n=204)
53.6 fps +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
53 (34.5min) fps
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
52 (35.1min) fps -2%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
42.9 (24.2min) fps -19%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
40.5 (28.7min) fps -24%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
36.4 (30min) fps -31%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
23.3 (21.2min) fps -56%
The Witcher 3
1024x768 Low Graphics & Postprocessing
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
153 (147min - 167max) fps +97%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
103.1 (96min - 113max) fps +33%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
97.7 (89min - 107max) fps +26%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
92.2 (86min - 100max) fps +19%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (28.9 - 110, n=180)
83.8 fps +8%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
77.6 (65min - 91max) fps
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
70.8 fps -9%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
69.7 (56min - 80max) fps -10%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
65.2 fps -16%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
59.5 (54min - 72max) fps -23%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
54.9 fps -29%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
50.5 (47min - 55max) fps -35%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
43.9 fps -43%
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U
Intel Core i7-10710U, Intel UHD Graphics 620
19.7 fps -75%
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Intel Core m3-6Y30, Intel HD Graphics 515
7.4 fps -90%
1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
87.3 (84min - 92max) fps +72%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
60.1 (16min - 68max) fps +18%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
58.4 (17min - 66max) fps +15%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (21.4 - 74.1, n=178)
53.4 fps +5%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
53 (16min - 60max) fps +4%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
50.9 (15min - 58max) fps
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
45.7 fps -10%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
42.4 (34min - 49max) fps -17%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
34.4 fps -32%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
33 (30min - 36max) fps -35%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
31.4 (9min - 37max) fps -38%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
28.9 fps -43%
1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
52.8 (50min - 56max) fps +75%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
34.1 (31min - 37max) fps +13%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
32.7 (29min - 36max) fps +9%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
31.6 (29min - 35max) fps +5%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
30.1 (27min - 34max) fps
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (10.6 - 45.9, n=183)
28.6 fps -5%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
23.1 fps -23%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
22.8 (15min - 26max) fps -24%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
22.1 fps -27%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
19.4 (16min - 24max) fps -36%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
18.1 (14min - 22max) fps -40%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
17 fps -44%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
13.8 fps -54%
1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
30.1 (28min - 35max) fps +121%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
15.2 (14min - 17max) fps +12%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
14.9 fps +10%
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A20008GE
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
14.4 fps +6%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
14.3 (12min - 17max) fps +5%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
14 (12min - 16max) fps +3%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (8.79 - 20.1, n=173)
14 fps +3%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
13.6 (12min - 16max) fps
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
10.3 (7min - 13max) fps -24%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
9 (6min - 13max) fps -34%
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
7.8 fps -43%
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
7.2 fps -47%
X-Plane 11.11
1280x720 low (fps_test=1)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
96.4 fps +107%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
58.9 fps +26%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
57 fps +22%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
49.2 fps +6%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
48 fps +3%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
46.6 fps
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
42.7 fps -8%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (13.4 - 88.4, n=204)
41.2 fps -12%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
38.9 fps -17%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
31.1 fps -33%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
23.4 fps -50%
1920x1080 med (fps_test=2)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
87.5 fps +152%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
59.3 fps +71%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
41.1 fps +18%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
40.5 fps +17%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
40.1 fps +16%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
37.3 fps +7%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (11.6 - 69.5, n=205)
35.2 fps +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
34.7 fps
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
34.5 fps -1%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
20.9 fps -40%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
16.8 fps -52%
1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1165G7 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
72.3 fps +131%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
51.4 fps +64%
Razer Book 13 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
41.3 fps +32%
Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FL-DB77
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
37.5 fps +20%
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
35.5 fps +13%
Dell XPS 13 9310 Core i7 FHD
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
32.5 fps +4%
Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
  (11.1 - 59.8, n=204)
31.6 fps +1%
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
31.3 fps
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7-14ARE
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
30.5 fps -3%
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
19.2 fps -39%
HP Envy x360 13-ar0601ng
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
14.8 fps -53%
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HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø88.5 (74-98)
low med. high ultra
The Witcher 3 (2015) 77.6 50.9 30.1 13.6
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 83.6 65.5 53 46.6
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 41.2 22.8 17.6
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 46.6 34.7 31.3

Emissions

System Noise

Fan noise remains quiet even when browsing the web or video streaming on Performance mode. Running the first benchmark scene of 3DMark 06, for example, would induce a fan noise of just 26.4 dB(A) against a silent background of 25.9 dB(A). It's not until we would run Witcher 3 for longer periods would the fans begin to run at higher and more audible RPMs. At worst, users can expect a noise of 41.5 dB(A) with thankfully no annoying pulsing behavior.

The twin fans are small at just ~35 mm in diameter each
The twin fans are small at just ~35 mm in diameter each
We can notice no electronic noise or coil whine on our test unit
We can notice no electronic noise or coil whine on our test unit
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark 06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: Prime95 stress)
Fan noise profile (White: Background, Red: System idle, Blue: 3DMark 06, Orange: Witcher 3, Green: Prime95 stress)
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), i7-1065G7, Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
Noise
-4%
-11%
-12%
-8%
off / environment *
25.8
28.5
-10%
28.1
-9%
29.3
-14%
26.3
-2%
Idle Minimum *
25.9
28.5
-10%
28.1
-8%
29.3
-13%
26.3
-2%
Idle Average *
25.9
28.5
-10%
28.1
-8%
29.3
-13%
26.3
-2%
Idle Maximum *
25.9
28.5
-10%
28.1
-8%
30.8
-19%
26.3
-2%
Load Average *
26.4
28.5
-8%
31.7
-20%
35.7
-35%
34.1
-29%
Witcher 3 ultra *
36.9
35.3
4%
43.4
-18%
35.7
3%
43.4
-18%
Load Maximum *
41.5
35.3
15%
43.4
-5%
37.9
9%
43.3
-4%

* ... smaller is better

Noise Level

Idle
25.9 / 25.9 / 25.9 dB(A)
Load
26.4 / 41.5 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25.8 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2034.435.63330.238.62531.630.528.828.931.63125.425.325.722.526.64025.222.922.923.623.3502420.322.521.929.56324.422.425.926.6398028.429.227.125.526.810026.125.124.723.424.112524.12322.422.623.416022.42019.222.223.820023.218.21918.123.325024.518.418.217.326.231526.419.320.519.627.840026.516.317.516.429.350028.614.615.314.929.663029.213.41414.130.58002713.513.413.728.3100023.61312.91327.3125025.212.812.612.930.7160025.412.912.913.230.2200025.412.91313.131.5250025.213.413.413.431.2315023.313.712.913.129.1400023.614.212.613.229.4500024.71512.612.930.8630021.814.712.81328.1800020.714.912.813.224.41000015.814.712.913.223.21250014.815.212.913.915.5160001415.51212.613.7SPL36.926.425.825.941.5N2.70.80.80.83.9median 24.5median 14.7median 13median 13.4median 28.1Delta2.42.52.423.3hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseHP Spectre x360 14t-ea000

Temperature

Surface temperature development is symmetrical due to the symmetrical cooling solution inside. The keyboard center can be as warm as 39 C while the bottom hot spot can be as high as 53 C when under high processing stress. These results are even warmer than what we recorded on the 13.3-inch Spectre x360 13 by 5 to 10 degrees C on each side. Though the palm rests are never too warm, a cooler bottom would have been appreciated.

Dual rear exhaust
Dual rear exhaust
AC adapter after an hour of heavy use
AC adapter after an hour of heavy use
Max. Load
 36.6 °C
98 F
40.4 °C
105 F
32 °C
90 F
 
 31.6 °C
89 F
37.4 °C
99 F
31.6 °C
89 F
 
 27.6 °C
82 F
26.4 °C
80 F
27.2 °C
81 F
 
Maximum: 40.4 °C = 105 F
Average: 32.3 °C = 90 F
36.2 °C
97 F
52.8 °C
127 F
42.2 °C
108 F
32.4 °C
90 F
41 °C
106 F
33.2 °C
92 F
28.8 °C
84 F
31.4 °C
89 F
30.2 °C
86 F
Maximum: 52.8 °C = 127 F
Average: 36.5 °C = 98 F
Power Supply (max.)  36.4 °C = 98 F | Room Temperature 20 °C = 68 F | Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 32.3 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 30.2 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Convertible.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.4 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 52.8 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 27.6 °C / 81.7 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (+0.5 °C / 0.9 F).
System idle (top)
System idle (top)
System idle (bottom)
System idle (bottom)
Maximum stress (top)
Maximum stress (top)
Maximum stress (bottom)
Maximum stress (bottom)

Stress Test

When stressed with Prime95, the CPU would boost to 4 GHz for the first few seconds and at a core temperature of 95 C. Clock rates and core temperature would then steadily fall and eventually cycle between 2.1 and 3.4 GHz and 75 C and 95 C, respectively. Running this same test on the XPS 13 9310 with the same Core i7-1165G7 CPU would result in slower clock rates of 1.9 to 3.1 GHz and a cooler core temperature of 71 to 78 C.

Both CPU and GPU clock rates would fluctuate when gaming as well resulting in unsteady frame rates. Our screenshot below illustrates this when running Witcher 3. You may want to enable v-sync to reduce screen tearing and uneven frame pacing.

Running on battery power limits processor performance even when on the Performance power profile. A 3DMark 11 test on batteries would return Physics and Graphics scores of 3209 and 6714 points, respectively, compared to 11810 and 6658 points when on mains.

System idle
System idle
Witcher 3 stress
Witcher 3 stress
Prime95 stress
Prime95 stress
Prime95+FurMark stress
Prime95+FurMark stress
CPU Clock (GHz) GPU Clock (MHz) Average CPU Temperature (°C)
System Idle -- -- 31
Prime95 Stress 2.1 - 3.4 -- 75 - 95
Prime95 + FurMark Stress 1.4 - 2.3 800 - 1150 70 - 80
Witcher 3 Stress 2.0 - 3.4 1150 - 1300 69 - 76

Speakers

Stereo speakers near front corners with two more closer to the rear
Stereo speakers near front corners with two more closer to the rear
Pink noise at maximum volume. Audio feels balanced and with decent bass reproduction. High volume produces no static and only minimal chassis vibrations
Pink noise at maximum volume. Audio feels balanced and with decent bass reproduction. High volume produces no static and only minimal chassis vibrations
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2032.531.632.52530.930.330.93123.524.823.54023.523.223.55024.121.124.16324.523.524.58031.328.831.310039.524.139.51254423.54416051.921.151.920057.11957.125061.919.461.931563.423.263.440064.52064.550063.618.263.663065.31565.380068.614.268.610007113.471125072.31372.3160067.113.567.1200067.513.567.5250069.213.769.2315065.313.365.3400060.912.860.9500062.112.862.1630066.513.166.5800068.41368.4100006713.2671250062.113.262.11600056.212.456.2SPL79.626.779.6N48.10.948.1median 64.5median 13.5median 64.5Delta4.534.535.335.132.931.831.83236.535.132.428.93328.936.328.848.32761.52752.924.860.92462.822.763.32269.521.267.82174.82075.919.472.718.97117.770.117.86917.671.817.668.117.671.417.673.717.670.417.571.617.671.617.669.617.459.717.583.630.662.51.5median 69.6median 17.84.72.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseHP Spectre x360 14t-ea000Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (79.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.2% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (12.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 87% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 7% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (14.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 3% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 96% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy Management

Power Consumption

Power consumption fluctuates more readily on the Spectre x360 14 when compared to most other Ultrabooks with the same Core i7-1165G7 like the Asus ZenBook 14. Our screenshots below illustrate the ranges owners can expect when running high processing loads. This behavior is in line with the fluctuating clock rates we observed above.

On average, however, power consumption when running higher loads isn't all that different from the Asus Zenbook S or Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 each equipped with less powerful Ice Lake or Core i5 processors. The HP is especially efficient when compared to Ultrabooks with discrete GeForce MX graphics like the Huawei MateBook 14 which consumes about 15 to 20 W more when gaming.

We're able to record a temporary maximum draw of 56.2 W from the small (~8.8 x 5.3 x 2.1 cm) 65 W AC adapter when running extreme loads.

It's worth noting that the default HP Smart Sense power profile is not the most power efficient mode. During our tests, the system would consume at least 6 W on Smart Sense mode compared to just 2 to 3 W when on Quiet mode. You'll want to use Quiet mode if battery life is of utmost importance.

Consumption when running the first benchmark scene of 3DMark 06 would fluctuate more than expected
Consumption when running the first benchmark scene of 3DMark 06 would fluctuate more than expected
Consumption when running Witcher 3 would cycle between 32 W and 47 W instead of remaining steady
Consumption when running Witcher 3 would cycle between 32 W and 47 W instead of remaining steady
Prime95 initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 56 W for just a couple of seconds before falling and cycling between 31 W and 46 W
Prime95 initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 56 W for just a couple of seconds before falling and cycling between 31 W and 46 W
Prime95+FurMark initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 56 W before falling and cycling between 31 W and 46 W
Prime95+FurMark initiated at 10s mark. Consumption would spike to 56 W before falling and cycling between 31 W and 46 W
Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.25 / 0.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 3 / 5.1 / 6.4 Watt
Load midlight 39.6 / 56.2 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ, IPS, 1920x1280, 13.50
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H), IPS, 1920x1080, 13.30
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Toshiba BG4 KBG40ZPZ512G, IPS, 1920x1200, 13.40
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
i7-10510U, GeForce MX350, Lite-On CA5-8D512, IPS LED, 2160x1440, 14.00
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8, IPS, 3300x2200, 13.90
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ, IPS, 1920x1080, 14.00
Power Consumption
-2%
-1%
-43%
-20%
-11%
Idle Minimum *
3
3.9
-30%
2.6
13%
3
-0%
4.1
-37%
3.3
-10%
Idle Average *
5.1
6.3
-24%
5.3
-4%
9
-76%
7.5
-47%
6.7
-31%
Idle Maximum *
6.4
6.8
-6%
7
-9%
11
-72%
8.5
-33%
6.9
-8%
Load Average *
39.6
32.6
18%
43.1
-9%
60.8
-54%
36.8
7%
41.4
-5%
Witcher 3 ultra *
39.6
25.6
35%
43.1
-9%
56
-41%
39.2
1%
39.3
1%
Load Maximum *
56.2
59
-5%
49
13%
65.6
-17%
61.6
-10%
64.7
-15%

* ... smaller is better

Battery Life

Battery capacity is 10 percent larger than on the Spectre x360 13 (66 Wh vs 60 Wh) and with a longer WLAN runtime of about 1.5 hours. Users can expect almost 12 hours of real-world WLAN usage on a full charge.

Idling on desktop at the lowest brightness setting on HP Smart Sense mode would last for just 14.5 hours compared to over 36 hours on Quiet mode. The wide discrepancy may be due to the higher power consumption of Smart Sense mode mentioned above.

Charging from empty to full capacity takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
36h 25min
WiFi Websurfing
11h 47min
Load (maximum brightness)
2h 25min
HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000
i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 66 Wh
HP Spectre x360 13-aw0013dx
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 60 Wh
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 51 Wh
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
i7-10510U, GeForce MX350, 56 Wh
Asus Zenbook S UX393JA
i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 67 Wh
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14ITL5
i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 60 Wh
Battery Runtime
-1%
-24%
-5%
-4%
-14%
Reader / Idle
2185
2223
2%
2305
5%
2260
3%
WiFi v1.3
707
594
-16%
537
-24%
768
9%
495
-30%
591
-16%
Load
145
160
10%
117
-19%
164
13%
103
-29%

Pros

+ optional OLED or 1000-nit brightness options
+ carrying case and active pen included
+ >95 percent sRGB coverage standard
+ excellent key feedback and travel
+ good CPU and GPU performance
+ USB-A, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
+ sleek and rigid chassis design
+ fast MicroSD reader
+ long battery life
+ large clickpad

Cons

- cycling CPU and GPU clock rates may be unfavorable for certain applications
- warmer surface temperatures than Spectre x360 13
- RAM and WLAN not user upgradeable
- fingerprint reader replaces Ctrl key
- clickpad feedback could be firmer
- slow black-white response times
- hinges could be tauter
- no WWAN option
- pricey

Verdict

In review: HP/Spectre x360 14t-ea000. Test unit provided by HP
In review: HP/Spectre x360 14t-ea000. Test unit provided by HP

The best thing about the Spectre x360 14 is that it's a perfect adaptation of the Spectre x360 13. Almost everything we loved about the 13.3-inch model can be found unscathed on the 13.5-inch model including the excellent keyboard feedback, strong and classy metal design, high contrast ratio display with full sRGB coverage, and long battery life. However, this also means that the system inherits many of the same drawbacks as the Spectre x360 13 like the cycling CPU clock rates, non user-upgradeable RAM, average hinge rigidity at certain angles, and slow black-white response times. There's definitely still room for improvement in this regard.

We're not fans of a couple of changes. Whereas the Spectre x360 13 had WAN options, the Spectre x360 14 has silently omitted them. Meanwhile, the larger fingerprint reader is easier to use, but it comes at the expense of a Ctrl key. If you never relied on these features in the first place, however, then these changes won't be much of a problem.

The 13.5-inch Spectre x360 14 puts the 13.3-inch Spectre x360 13 in a tight spot. Though HP insists that the former won't replace the latter, we can see a scenario where the Spectre x360 13 will be slowly phased out anyway in favor of the Spectre x360 14 because both are so similar. If you're in the market for a Spectre, we recommend the 13.5-inch model over the 13.3-inch one simply because it is able to offer a noticeably larger screen size with only marginal increases to size and weight.

HP's latest convertible is faster than the Dell XPS 13 with the same Core i7 CPU while offering a larger and optionally two times brighter display. There are a few faults, but they are generally easy to overlook given that the Spectre x360 14 is so well-crafted and a joy to work on.

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HP Spectre x360 14t-ea000 - 12/22/2020 v7
Allen Ngo

Chassis
90 / 98 → 91%
Keyboard
89%
Pointing Device
85%
Connectivity
71 / 75 → 95%
Weight
71 / 20-75 → 93%
Battery
89%
Display
85%
Games Performance
69 / 78 → 88%
Application Performance
91 / 85 → 100%
Temperature
90%
Noise
93%
Audio
84 / 91 → 93%
Camera
39 / 85 → 45%
Average
80%
89%
Convertible - Weighted Average

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Allen Ngo, 2020-12-23 (Update: 2021-04-15)