HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16: 2-in-1 laptop with good webcam for video conferencing

The defining characteristic of the HP Spectre x360 16, a 2-in-1 device from the premium segment, is a large 16-inch touchscreen display (3,072 x 1,920, 100% sRGB) in a work-friendly 16:10 format. Alternatively, the convertible can be ordered with an OLED touchscreen (3,840 x 2,400, 100% DCI-P3). In both cases, the touchscreen can be operated with the fingers as well as with the included HP Tilt Pen.

HP offers the Spectre in two variations: 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. The Core i7 12700H processor in our review sample offers enough performance for office and internet applications as well as light computer games. The CPU is supported by 16 GB of RAM (DDR4 3200, dual-channel mode, onboard, no memory banks). The storage space (1 TB) should be more than sufficient.

An 83 Wh battery ensures practical runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours - very good rates. Power can be supplied 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).

Thanks to a 5 MP infrared camera (max. 2560x1920), the Specter is optimally prepared for video conferences and zoom meetings. On the software side, HP also offers certain "GlamCam" functions that aim to place the camera subject in the best light.

More information and various benchmark results are available in our review of the HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng.