HP Spectre 13-af002ng

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90% HP Spectre 13 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Positioned to compete with the likes of the Dell XPS 13 and the MacBook Pro, the HP Spectre 13 is pricier than the former, more affordable than the latter and more attractive than both.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

HP Spectre 13 review: This stylish ultrabook conceals real power
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
HP’s Spectre 13 doesn’t go all-out on any particular aspect of the computing experience, making tradeoffs that HP thinks you’ll tolerate. Its cutting-edge 8th-gen Kaby Lake-R chip puts it at or near the top of the heap in general computing performance. In CPU- or GPU-intensive tasks, it’s a bit more average:
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2017

80% HP Spectre 13 review: This stylish ultrabook conceals real power
Source: PC World Archive.org version
HP’s Spectre 13 doesn’t go all-out on any particular aspect of the computing experience, making tradeoffs that HP thinks you’ll tolerate. Its cutting-edge 8th-gen Kaby Lake-R chip puts it at or near the top of the heap in general computing performance. In CPU- or GPU-intensive tasks, it’s a bit more average:
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

87% HP Spectre 13 (2017) Laptop Review
Source: Reviewed.com Archive.org version
If you want a laptop that'll turn heads, the Spectre will do just that. Not only is it gorgeous, it delivers great performance as well. Thanks to the quad-core 8th-gen Intel processor, this ultraportable is designed for heavy use, so don't let the pretty face fool you. Though we love the minimalist design and comfy keyboard, we still had a few nitpicks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 87%

80% HP Spectre 13 (2017)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The HP Spectre 13 is powerful and thin, with a gorgeous white and gold design, making it both a status symbol and a very capable ultraportable laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

82% HP Spectre (2017) review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The new version of the HP Spectre cuts down on the compromises, adding a touchscreen and a big power boost, while staying just as thin.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

The Second Generation HP Spectre 13 Hands On: Offers Improved Design and Hardware
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
In terms of price, HP Malaysia is still keeping it a secret but I certainly expect it to be quite premium given that the first generation Spectre 13 itself was already priced from RM 5,999 to RM 6,899 at launch. Consumers can expect to see the new second-generation Spectre 13 in Malaysia this coming December – just in time for the Christmas.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2017

60% HP Spectre 13 (8th Gen Core) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
If looks were everything, I'd tell you to run out and buy an HP Spectre 13 right now. At roughly the size of a magazine, it's small enough to take anywhere, and the new white color with gold trim screams premium. The keyboard is also surprisingly comfortable given how slim this system is. But considering it has below-average battery life, a display that's dimmer than competitors' and a proclivity to run warm, there's some trade-offs here..
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

Hands on: HP Spectre 13 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
HP has managed to address nearly all of our bugbears with the previous Spectre 13 in one fell swoop – smaller, faster, longer-lasting and with more features – making this year’s model a strong contender for the ‘best laptop’ list barring a full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/04/2017

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Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

79.83%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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