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MagyarHP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with great display and strong runtimes
Hewlett Packard's 2-in-1 notebook belongs to the premium segment and has a corresponding price tag: interested buyers have to fork out around US$2,000 for the configuration of our review sample. In return, users get a large, stylus-equipped convertible that is powered by a Core i7 processor (Alder Lake), 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Competing devices include the Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7, the LG Gram 16 2-in-1, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, and the Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1.
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.3 % | 01/2023 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 19.9 mm | 16.00" | 3072x1920 | |
| 84.2 % | 10/2022 | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 i7-1280P, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 1.9 kg | 16.85 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 88.7 % | 08/2022 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 19.2 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 85.7 % | 06/2022 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2.1 kg | 18.41 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 85.8 % | 04/2021 | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.5 kg | 17 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 |
Case - Spectre x360 has an aluminum chassis
The aluminum chassis of the 2-in-1 laptop comes in a dark blue ("Nocturne Blue"). Alternatively, models with a black chassis are available. HP makes use of matte, smooth surfaces. The most striking design feature of the laptop is the beveled rear corners, where the audio combo and a USB-C port are installed. Upon removal of the baseplate, users have access to the battery (screwed, not glued) and other internal components.
The build quality of the convertible leaves no room for criticism. Gap dimensions are even and no material protrusions are present. The base unit and lid yield slightly under torsional stress, but remain within limits. The lid is kept firmly in position by the hinges. One-handed opening of the lid is possible.
The dimensions of the comparison devices differ only slightly. The same applies to the weight - with one exception: the LG Gram weighs 400 to 600 grams less than the competition.
Equipment - HP's convertible offers Thunderbolt 4
Connectivity is limited - the Spectre only has one USB-A slot (USB 3.2 Gen 2). A folding mechanism makes the plugging-in process a bit fiddly. In the case of additional connections, an adapter or a docking solution is required. This shouldn't be much of a problem thanks to two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support (Power Delivery, Displayport). The notebook also offers three video outputs (1x HDMI, 2x DP).
SD Card Reader
The microSD memory card reader (reference card: AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) is one of the fastest representatives of its kind with transfer rates of 136 MB/s (transfer of 250 jpg image files á 5 MB) and 161 MB/s (copying of large data blocks).
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
| Average of class Convertible (17.7 - 209, n=36, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (22.6 - 263, n=35, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
Communication
The WLAN transfer rates determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices in the immediate vicinity, short distance between notebook and server PC) are excellent and correspond to the capabilities of the WiFi chip (Intel AX211; WiFi 6E, 802.11 ax).
Webcam
Thanks to a 5 MP infrared camera (max. 2560x1920 pixels), the Specter is optimally prepared for video conferences and zoom meetings. A positive aspect: The camera has a shutter that can be activated or deactivated via a function key.
On the software side, HP offers additional features that are grouped under "GlamCam" within the preinstalled "HP Command Center" program. The filmed subject is placed in the best light possible: the exterior can be smoothed, for example, and exposure correction is carried out in poor or changing light conditions.
Accessories
In addition to the usual accessories (warranty information, quick start leaflet), the Specter comes with a pouch case and a HP Tilt Pen (MPP 2.0).
Maintenance
There is no maintenance hatch, so the baseplate has to be removed in order to access the internal components. Compared to earlier Spectre models, disassembly is quite easy because there are no screws hidden under the rubber strips on the device's underside. Only the four visible screws have to be removed. Afterwards, the bottom cover can be removed with the help of a flat spatula. We recommend starting with the hinges. Once opened, you have access to the SSD (PCIe 3), the WLAN module, the fans, the speakers and the battery.
Warranty
For US$163.19 (US$179.99 w/Accidental Damage), HP provides a two-year warranty for the Spectre - including pick-up service. An extension to three years is available for an additional US$179.99 (US$197.59 w/Accidental Damage).
Input Devices - HP includes a stylus with the 2in1
Keyboard
The smooth keys of the illuminated chiclet keyboard have a short travel and a clear pressure point. Key resistance is acceptable and the keyboard does not yield during typing. Illumination (two brightness levels) is controlled via a function key. All in all, HP delivers a keyboard suitable for everyday use.
Touchpad
The smooth surface of the multitouch-capable ClickPad (approx. 12.5 x 8 cm) provides good gliding properties. The pad is very responsive to input, even in the corners, has a short travel and a clear pressure point.
Touchscreen
The touchscreen (ten touch points) can be operated with the fingers as well as with the included HP Tilt Pen (MPP 2.0). The latter feels good to use; the pen tip glides smoothly over the screen. The integrated battery is charged via the included short USB-C cable. Two additional pen tips are included.
Display - 3k+ in 16:10 format
HP equips the Spectre with an anti-glare 16-inch display (3,072 x 1,920) in 16:10 format - reflections cannot be completely avoided. A positive aspect: The panel does not show any PWM flickering in any brightness setting.
Brightness (406.3 cd/m²) and contrast ratio (1,771:1) not only meet the respective targets (> 300 cd/m² and 1,000:1), but also turn out better than the competition. The maximum brightness drops a little in battery mode, but is still within the target range.
As an alternative to the 3k+ screen, HP also offers a UHD+ model (3840 x 2400) - an OLED panel that delivers an excellent black value and contrast.
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Brightness Distribution: 78 %
Center on Battery: 363 cd/m²
Contrast: 1771:1 (Black: 0.24 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.8 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 4.16
ΔE Greyscale 7.57 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
77.2% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
100.2% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
75.6% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 6600
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng AU Optronics AUO50A3, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 AU Optronics B16QAN02.N, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Lenovo LEN160WQXGA, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 BOE NV16N45, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P LG Philips LP160WQ1-SPA1, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 14% | -8% | -8% | 12% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 75.6 | 98.9 31% | 67 -11% | 67 -11% | 96.3 27% |
| sRGB Coverage | 100.2 | 100 0% | 95.7 -4% | 95.9 -4% | 99.9 0% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 77.2 | 86.5 12% | 69.3 -10% | 69.3 -10% | 84.7 10% |
| Response Times | 72% | 21% | 32% | 17% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 52 ? | 13 ? 75% | 36 ? 31% | 32 ? 38% | 36.4 ? 30% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 28 ? | 9 ? 68% | 24.8 ? 11% | 20.8 ? 26% | 26.8 ? 4% |
| PWM Frequency | |||||
| Screen | 14% | 18% | 2% | -8% | |
| Brightness middle | 425 | 314 -26% | 393.7 -7% | 320.7 -25% | 325.3 -23% |
| Brightness | 406 | 294 -28% | 367 -10% | 309 -24% | 311 -23% |
| Brightness Distribution | 78 | 89 14% | 84 8% | 90 15% | 92 18% |
| Black Level * | 0.24 | 0.28 -17% | 0.38 -58% | 0.36 -50% | 0.35 -46% |
| Contrast | 1771 | 1121 -37% | 1036 -42% | 891 -50% | 929 -48% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.8 | 3.08 47% | 1.97 66% | 4.18 28% | 4.91 15% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 11.03 | 5.49 50% | 5.46 50% | 8.48 23% | 10.96 1% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 4.16 | 0.88 79% | 0.62 85% | 0.77 81% | 2.83 32% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 7.57 | 3.99 47% | 2.1 72% | 6.3 17% | 7.7 -2% |
| Gamma | 6600 0% | 2.3 96% | 2.1 105% | 2.21 100% | 2.12 104% |
| CCT | 6219 105% | 6461 101% | 6258 104% | 8272 79% | |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 75.8 | ||||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 99.8 | ||||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 33% /
23% | 10% /
13% | 9% /
4% | 7% /
-0% |
* ... smaller is better
In factory state, the screen shows a decent, but not outstanding color reproduction: With a deviation of 5.8, the target (DeltaE < 3) is missed. This is improved via calibration, but the target is still not reached. More can be expected from a US$2,000 laptop.
The display is able to reproduce the entire sRGB color space, while the AdobeRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces are reproduced at 77 and 76 percent, respectively. The alternatively available OLED screen (3,840 x 2,400) offers complete DCI-P3 coverage. The latter also applies to the panels of the Summit E16 and the Gram 16.
The color profile we created can be downloaded and used for free. A link can be found in the info box of the display.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 28 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 14 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 14 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 52 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 23 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 29 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. » 87 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| 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 17903 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
The viewing-angle stable IPS panel can be read from any position. Outdoors, screen content can be read well as long as the sun does not shine too brightly.
Performance - Core i7 does not exhaust its capabilities
The Spectre x360 16 is a 2-in-1 device from the premium segment that provides enough performance for office and internet use as well as frugal gaming. HP uses a two-pronged approach within the range: In addition to models with 45-watt CPUs (e.g. Core i7-12700H), the lineup also includes variants with 28-watt CPUs (e.g. Core i7-1260P). The latter is also supported by a dedicated Intel-Arc-A370M graphics core. Prices start at around US$1,350. The present model is available for just under US$2,000.
Testing Conditions
You can switch between five manufacturer-specific performance profiles (see table) via the preinstalled HP Command Center. HP recommends using the parent profile "Intelligent Adjustment". The Command Center then automatically selects the profile accordingly, depending on usage scenario. We used the "Performance" (benchmarks) and "Intelligent Adjustment" (battery tests) profiles.
| Performance | Balanced | Cool | Silent Operation | Energy Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power limit 1 | 40 watts | 32,5 watts | 19 watts | 15 watts | 10 watts |
| Power limit 2 | 60 watts | 60 watts | 22 watts | 18 watts | 13 watts |
Processor
The Core-i7-12700H processor (Alder Lake) consists of six performance cores (hyperthreading, 2.4 to 4.7 GHz) and eight efficiency cores (no hyperthreading, 1.8 to 3.5 GHz), amounting to a total of 20 logical CPU cores.
The benchmarks give a mixed picture: while single-thread performance (crucial for everyday use) is on par with the average value of the CPU installed here, the multi-thread performance is clearly subpar. Nevertheless, the processor still operates on a high performance level. HP seems to have decided in favor of low emission rates.
The CB15 loop test shows that, after a few seconds, the clock drops to values (P cores: 2.8 to 2.9 GHz, E cores: 2.3 to 2.4 GHz) just above the base clock. In the further course of testing, the clock drops a little more.
Cinebench R15 Multi Sustained Load
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (2585 - 17957, n=62) | |
| Average of class Convertible (109 - 25226, n=67, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (12439 - 90760, n=62) | |
| Average of class Convertible (2644 - 106512, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (833 - 4242, n=62) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible (121 - 4764, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (57923 - 103202, n=62) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Average of class Convertible (3256 - 120368, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (3249 - 9939, n=62) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (549 - 14835, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (7135 - 44760, n=62) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (1420 - 56839, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (31839 - 144360, n=62) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (191 - 169089, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (305 - 1171, n=62) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible (61.4 - 1088, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (1437 - 9692, n=62) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (59 - 13175, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (2185 - 52599, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (12863 - 52207, n=62) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
System Performance
The fast and fluid working system delivers enough power for office and internet applications. The PCMark results are very good. The RAM's transfer rates are on a normal level for DDR4-3200 memory (dual-channel mode, soldered, no memory banks). A pity about the type of RAM installed, since HP could have squeezed more performance out of the hardware with faster DDR5 or even LPDDR4/5 memory.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5541 - 6281, n=7) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible (1486 - 7963, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (10569 - 11699, n=7) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average of class Convertible (3975 - 12059, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Average of class Convertible (2764 - 10800, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (6690 - 8038, n=7) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (6207 - 7401, n=7) | |
| Average of class Convertible (811 - 12360, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1492 - 1907, n=7) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Average of class Convertible (285 - 1912, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1499 - 1832, n=7) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Average of class Convertible (310 - 1790, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1507 - 2016, n=7) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Average of class Convertible (252 - 2183, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1384 - 1831, n=7) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible (204 - 1868, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 4435 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 2921 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 5904 points | |
Help | ||
| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Average of class Convertible (14439 - 95631, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (25615 - 80511, n=62) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (25586 - 79442, n=62) | |
| Average of class Convertible (12706 - 87812, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Average of class Convertible (10177 - 93451, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (23679 - 88660, n=62) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average of class Convertible (10.2 - 260, n=63, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-12700H (76.2 - 133.9, n=60) | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latency
The standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4k video playback, Prime95 high-load) revealed some anomalies. The system does not seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio editing. Future software updates may improve this, or lead to further deterioration.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Devices
HP equips the notebook with a PCIe-3-SSD (1 TB, M.2-2280) from SK Hynix, which delivers very good transfer rates. However, it does not rank among the top SSDs. A positive aspect: the SSD does not reveal any thermal throttling. Unfortunately, the Spectre does not offer room for additional storage media.
* ... smaller is better
Sustained Read Performance: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics Card
The installed Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs) is able to consistently maintain its maximum clock (1300 MHz), as shown by the Witcher 3 test. The benchmark results are just below the GPU average determined so far.
If more graphics performance is needed, HP has Spectre models that have a dedicated Intel-Arc-A370M graphics core on board.
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 30209 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6984 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 20725 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4310 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1645 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The installed hardware offers enough performance to play quite a few games smoothly at low to medium settings - but the Spectre is not a gaming notebook. The frame rates are roughly on par with the average values of the iGPU installed here.
| The Witcher 3 - 1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average of class Convertible (28 - 257, n=57, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (21.4 - 74.1, n=180) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
To check whether the frame rate remains constant over long periods of time, we ran the game "The Witcher 3" for around 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The game character was not moved. No frame rate drops were observed.
Witcher 3 FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | |
| GTA V (2015) | 100 | 84 | 16.6 | 7.07 | 4.37 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 82.4 | 52.7 | 25.6 | 12.8 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 116.4 | 83.7 | 53 | 48.8 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 38.5 | 19.9 | 14.6 | 10.3 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 54.9 | 44.4 | 40.1 | ||
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 47 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 13 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 86.6 | 36.1 | 29.6 | 23.7 | |
| F1 22 (2022) | 40.4 | 37.2 | 27.2 | 21.5 | 15 |
Emissions - The HP computer hardly heats up at all
Noise
The two fans produce little noise in routine use (office, internet) and in idle mode. They often stand still and silence reigns. Under medium load, it can get quite loud with maximum values of up to 43 dB(A) (Witcher 3 test). Under full load (stress), the value is lower due to CPU and GPU throttling.
A positive aspect: It takes some time for the fans to start up. Short load peaks are then handled without fan activity. Lower operating noise is possible via the "Quiet Mode" profile - at the expense of computing performance.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 26 / 26 / 26 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 42.9 / 39.1 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 26 dB(A) | ||
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-12700H, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, i7-1280P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL22T0HBLB | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKCD512TFK | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Toshiba KBG40ZNS512G NVMe | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, SK Hynix PC401 512GB M.2 (HFS512GD9TNG) | |
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| Noise | -6% | 7% | 12% | 8% | |
| off / environment * | 26 | 25 4% | 23.6 9% | 23.2 11% | 25.1 3% |
| Idle Minimum * | 26 | 25 4% | 23.6 9% | 23.5 10% | 25.2 3% |
| Idle Average * | 26 | 25 4% | 23.6 9% | 23.5 10% | 25.2 3% |
| Idle Maximum * | 26 | 28.9 -11% | 23.6 9% | 23.5 10% | 25.2 3% |
| Load Average * | 42.9 | 49.3 -15% | 37.7 12% | 29.4 31% | 32.1 25% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 42.9 | 40 7% | 35.6 17% | 34.9 19% | |
| Load Maximum * | 39.1 | 48.2 -23% | 40.2 -3% | 39.7 -2% | 37.8 3% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Case temperatures remain within the green zone in everyday use (office, internet). The notebook hardly heats up under load (stress test, Witcher 3 test): temperatures are below 40 degrees Celsius at all measuring points.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.4 °C / 99 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 39.1 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.5 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 33.4 °C / 92 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (32.3 °C / 90.1 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-4.2 °C / -7.5 F).
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 Intel Core i7-1280P, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | |
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| Heat | -21% | 12% | -20% | -8% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 37.4 | 49.2 -32% | 39 -4% | 42.2 -13% | 42.2 -13% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 39.1 | 50.2 -28% | 34.2 13% | 47.4 -21% | 46.2 -18% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 27.1 | 29.4 -8% | 21.2 22% | 32.2 -19% | 26 4% |
| Idle Bottom * | 26.3 | 30 -14% | 21.6 18% | 33.6 -28% | 27.6 -5% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
The stress test (Prime95 and Furmark in permanent operation) represents an extreme scenario for checking system stability under full load. The CPU starts the test at low to medium clock rates (P cores: approx. 2.4 to 2.6 GHz; E cores: approx. 1.9 to 2.3 GHz). The GPU goes at full power (1,400 MHz). The values drop as the test progresses.
Speakers
The stereo speakers produce well-rounded sound overall that could do with a little more bass. We recommend using headphones or external speakers for better sound experience.
HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 13.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (11.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 7% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 5% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (89.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (11.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 7% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 90% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 5% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power Management - HP computer offers very good runtimes
Power Consumption
The power consumption is on a normal level for the hardware installed. Only under full load does the laptop consume a lot of energy. During the stress test, the power consumption dropped slightly due to the reduced clock rates of the CPU and GPU. The power supply (90 watts) is sufficiently sized.
| Off / Standby | 0.4 / 0.67 Watt |
| Idle | 9 / 11.1 / 16.4 Watt |
| Load |
38.3 / 82.5 Watt |
   
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| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 i7-1280P, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL22T0HBLB, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKCD512TFK, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Toshiba KBG40ZNS512G NVMe, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, SK Hynix PC401 512GB M.2 (HFS512GD9TNG), IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Average of class Convertible | |
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| Power Consumption | -57% | -2% | 9% | 16% | 21% | 20% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 9 | 9.8 -9% | 6.6 27% | 5.3 41% | 4.4 51% | 5.26 ? 42% | 5.44 ? 40% |
| Idle Average * | 11.1 | 15.3 -38% | 8.3 25% | 8.3 25% | 9 19% | 8.46 ? 24% | 8.27 ? 25% |
| Idle Maximum * | 16.4 | 16.3 1% | 9.8 40% | 9.6 41% | 10.1 38% | 10.7 ? 35% | 10.8 ? 34% |
| Load Average * | 38.3 | 87 -127% | 66 -72% | 54.3 -42% | 45.5 -19% | 44.8 ? -17% | 46.7 ? -22% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 34.4 | 86.1 -150% | 52 -51% | 43.9 -28% | 39.6 -15% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 82.5 | 100 -21% | 67.1 19% | 70 15% | 67 19% | 66.8 ? 19% | 65.4 ? 21% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption Witcher 3 / Stress test
Power consumption with an external monitor
Battery Life
The 16-incher achieved runtimes of 10:30 h and 11:11 h in the WLAN test (calling up websites via a script) and video test (short movie Big Buck Bunny, H.264 encoding, FHD, in a loop), respectively. During both tests, the notebook's energy-saving features were disabled and the display brightness set to about 150 cd/m². The wireless modules were also disabled during the video test.
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 83 Wh | MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 i7-1280P, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, 82 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 71 Wh | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 87 Wh | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 16T90P i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 80 Wh | Average of class Convertible | |
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| Battery Runtime | -32% | -15% | 42% | 53% | 6% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1233 | 734 -40% | 1020 -17% | 1774 44% | 1112 ? -10% | |
| H.264 | 671 | 769 ? 15% | ||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 630 | 428 -32% | 475 -25% | 876 39% | 941 49% | 567 ? -10% |
| Load | 95 | 113 19% | 193 103% | 158 66% | 121.7 ? 28% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict: 2-in-1 notebook with glamour factor
Despite a 45-watt CPU and a 3k screen, buyers of the Spectre x360 do not have to sacrifice on long battery runtimes: 10 to 11 hours is possible in practice. Power is provided via HP's proprietary power adapter or a universal USB-C power adapter: The two USB-C slots (Thunderbolt 4) support Power Delivery (and Displayport).
HP delivers an enduring convertible laptop with a great display and 5 MP webcam in the Spectre x360 2-in-1 16.
A Core i7-12700H CPU, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode, onboard) and a 1 TB SSD (PCIe 3) ensure that the convertible is well equipped for office and internet use as well as light gaming. However, the processor delivers below-average multi-thread performance. The emission values are acceptable.
The crowning feature of the convertible is a 16-inch touchscreen display in 16:10 format and an unusual 3K+ resolution (3,072 x 1,920, 100% sRGB), which leaves a good impression overall. Alternatively, an OLED panel (3,840 x 2,400, 100% DCI-P3) is available in the Spectre series. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers as well as with the included HP Tilt Pen.
In times of video conferencing and zoom meetings, the webcam is deserving of praise. HP equips the convertible with a 5 MP camera, which consistently places the subject in the right light via software to ensure optimal appearance.
Buyers have to fork out around US$2,000 for the Spectre model, for which one can reasonably expect a device with state-of-the-art technology. This is not entirely the case here: HP forgoes faster DDR5 or LPDDR4/5 memory in favor of DDR4-3200 memory. Furthermore, a PCIe-3 instead of a PCIe-4 SSD has been installed. But the difference would be hardly noticeable in everyday use.
A more powerful alternative is the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which, thanks to a GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti offers a significant increase in graphics performance. If the focus is on maximum mobility, the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 may be an option. It weighs a good 500 grams less than the Spectre and offers significantly longer battery runtimes.
Price and Availability
Interested buyers should check (where applicable) via HP's official website for availability and configurability. In the US, the basic configuration starts at US$1,349.99.
HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng
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01/02/2023 v7
Sascha Mölck
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