HP Spectre x360

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80% HP Spectre x360 laptop review
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Spectre x360 is a solid aluminium effort from HP that looks premium, feels fast and sports a mighty huge trackpad that you’ll probably miss if you move on from it. Its top-notch battery life makes up for its relative heft, and it’s a relatively classier alternative to Lenovo's similarly rotating Yoga range - it’s well worth a look if you’re after a laptop that lets you do more than just work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% HP Envy Spectre x360
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
HP’s Spectre x360 is proof of how competitive the premium laptop market has become. It used to be just the MacBook that ruled the roost, but over the past few years everyone has entered the game, and some companies are making major strides. Dell is the most notable example, but Asus continues to bring its game, particularly in market for entry-level, super-thin systems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

90% HP Spectre x360 review: Shaken, not stirred
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
At first glance the HP Spectre x360 may seem to rely on gimmicky extras a little too much. A 360-degree hinge, ultra-wide trackpad and touchscreen may put off some people who are just out for a long-lasting, slim laptop. But don't be put off. These features are worthy additions to what is already a rock-solid, high-value portable laptop. The x360 works just about perfectly as an everyday workhorse thanks to its great battery life and sound aluminium design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% HP Spectre x360
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
HP's new Spectre X360 laptop was a collaboration between HP and Mircrosoft to give a premium example of what a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop can achieve. The system is certainly a step up from thePavilion x360 by featuring a machined aluminum chassis similar to what Apple has done with its laptops but it distinguishes itself with some polished metal edges and rounded corners.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

Review: HP Spectre x360 is the business laptop with a twist
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
The laptop is 3.26 pounds, so it’s light enough for everyday use. I’m not a big gamer anymore, but the Core i7 processor was fast enough for HD movies on Google Play, using Google Earth several times, and even playing a few first-person shooters. One perk: You can stream the display wirelessly if you have an Intel Wi-Di receiver in your conference room and no cables for connecting up directly to a monitor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/19/2015

100% HP's Got Tricks Up Its Sleeve Yet
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
he body is perfectly well assembled and carefully designed. The Spectre x360 is a stellar laptop. Not only does it have an outstanding body, but the screen is of the highest quality, it's versatile and it has plenty of battery life in it. This is pretty close to perfection, we'd love to see more of this from HP!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 60% display: 100% mobility: 100%

HP Spectre x360: The Convertible Windows Laptop to Beat
Source: Recode Archive.org version
For my harsh battery test, I set the screen brightness to high, turned off all power-saving features and left Wi-Fi on to fetch email, all while continuously playing a video. The Spectre x360 lasted 7.5 hours. That’s an hour short of the XPS 13, though I should mention that the Dell model I tested didn’t have a touchscreen, which consumes more power. The MacBook Air lasted 10 hours and 14 minutes in our tests, and the new MacBook petered out after about five hours.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/16/2015

70% HP Spectre x360 review: A sexy convertible that just can't take the heat
Source: PC World Archive.org version
But—and you knew the ‘but’ was coming—it’s not the lightest convertible at 3.3 lbs, nor the smallest. I also nit-pick that HP sexed up everything about the Spectre x360 except the power brick, which is the same brick you’d get with the company’s $199 Streambook! Even the company’s drop-dead-gorgeous Omen used one boring block of a power supply. I know there’s something to be said for uniform power bricks from the same company, but with the Spectre x360, it feels like you have a Rolls Royce with Yugo tires.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

88% HP Spectre x360
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
I asked at the beginning of this review if there's anything not to like about the Spectre x360. Indeed there is: the machine's relative heaviness. At three-plus pounds, it's hardly a clunker, but it is noticeably weightier than other 13-inch machines. Curiously, though, that weight also makes possible so many of the things I like about the laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 88%

80% HP Spectre x360
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With long battery life, good performance and an attractive design, the HP Spectre x360 is one of the best convertible notebooks you can buy. While not as light, or convenient, in tablet mode as the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro, the x360 is less expensive, has a more powerful processor and lasts longer on a charge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% HP Spectre x360
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
We don't say "superb" lightly, and we don't make comparisons to the MacBook Air lightly: Though a third of a pound heavier, the Spectre looks as elegant, performs as well, and gives you much more for the money (although its triumph may be short-lived if you believe the gossip about a fantastically thinner, higher-resolution, cosmic-ray-powered Air coming soon). All we can say to HP is, that's the spirit.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

HP Spectre x360 review: Hands-on with the MacBook Air and Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro rival
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The screen is 13.3 in and uses a Full HD resolution although it will be available with QHD too if you fancy paying extra. It looks crisp but as you can see it's highly reflective. Below it is a full-size keyboard with 1.5mm travel and an extra wide trackpad. HP touts a battery life of 12 and a half hours from the 56 Wh which isn't bad but there is better available on the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2015

83% A winning hybrid laptop with all-day battery life
Source: CNet Archive.org version
HP doesn't break any new ground in terms of design or features in the Spectre x360. It's essentially a slightly nicer version of what's come before, built from premium materials and outfitted with an excellent screen and Intel's latest CPUs. But it does all this for under $1,000, even for a configuration with a big 256GB SSD, which is enough for me to ignore the fact that it's just a little heavier than it should be.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% mobility: 90%

HP Spectre x360 hands-on: A slim, sexy, sophisticated two-in-one
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
In terms of other hardware, the Spectre x360 comes with a choice of Intel core i5 or i7 processors, a 512GB SSD and Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating systems. HP claims it will offer 12.5 hours of battery life thanks the the 56-watt hour capacity, or 10 hours of video playback but we will have to wait until we get it in for full review to see how that plays out.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2015

81% HP Spectre x360 Review: A Ghost of a Chance Against Apple
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
We’ve spent a few days putting the Spectre x360 through its paces, gathered all the test results, and we’re comfortable enough to draw a few conclusions. Unfortunately, as good as the HP Spectre x360 is, only time will tell if this is enough to satisfy consumers looking for a “casual use” laptop that delivers a “premium experience.” The x360 has several advantages over a MacBook Air, but that won’t convince those who still argue the Apple logo and Mac OS X are the main reasons that 13 percent of the US consumer PC market buys Macs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 81%

Foreign Reviews

80% HP Spectre x360
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Prise en main : HP Spectre x360
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2015

Comment

Model: HP has jumped on the convertible laptop bandwagon by releasing the HP Spectre x360. This sleek and beautiful, fully aluminium laptop features a keyboard part that spins 360°. It is attached with two geared cam linkage hinges with an outer flat portion that allows the convertible to lay flat. The flexibility of the keyboard lets the laptop fold into four different modes: stand mode, tent mode, laptop mode and tablet mode. The edges are curved and smooth, making it comfortable to hold and handle, especially in tablet mode.

It weighs slightly under 1.5 kg and measures 1.5 cm thick, which is really lightweight and will definitely increase portability. The display here is 13.3 inch wide at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and touchscreen capabilities. It has an i5-5200U processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. There are cheaper options available that offer less RAM and hard drive space. For graphics there is a shared 4 GB Intel 5500 graphics card. It also features a 64 bit Windows 8.1 OS.

The main attraction of the convertible HP Spectre x360 is definitely its reasonable price, which is more affordable than other convertibles in the same range. The other great feature is its powerful 56 Wh battery that HP claims can last up to 10 hours with continuous use. The lightweight portability and price definitely makes this a contender to look out for.

Series:

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

The HP Spectre x360 Series is a series of convertible laptop for business productivity. Thanks to its 360 degrees hinge, it supports four modes. It features a 6th generation Intel Core processor with HD Graphics 520 up to the Intel Core i7-6500U, up to 16 GB LPDDR3-1866 SDRAM and a 256 GB mSATA SSD, which is definitely high performance hardware. Depending on the model, the 15.6-inch touchscreen either features FHD resolution or UHD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) and IPS technology.

According to HP, the Spectre x360 Series boasts a battery life of up to 12:30 hours. In addition, the Windows 10 system uses an HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone and quad speakers with Bang & Olufsen audio. For wireless connectivity, it has a WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter. The connectivity includes a USB 3.0 Type-C port, three USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port with HDCP 2.2 support, a Mini DisplayPort and a headphone/microphone combo.

Press Review by Capuchino Saber

Convertible laptops become one of the most favorite trends these days due to the convenience it could bring to user. It is visibly seen that the trend of 2-in-1 ultrabooks is upward quickly to supply user’s multi-purpose, especially the entertainment purposes, such as: surfing the internet, watching movies, listening to music or even playing some games. That’s why there are much more convertible notebook versions built to satisfy this demands better, and the HP Spectre x360 15-inch is not an exception. The previous version - HP Spectre x360 13-inch Ultrabook got positive evaluations. However, the new HP Spectre x360 15-inch version is bigger, heavier and more powerful than its predecessor, the Spectre 13-inch notebook. HP ameliorated the 4K screen, pen support and improved the battery life longer for this newest version, the Spectre x360 15-inch. HP has built many different versions for customers, so that they could easily choose the most suitable version to their purposes. We will have a look on the most premium version of this ultrabook which features an Intel Kaby Lake i7-7500U processor, 16 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce 940MX discrete graphics card and a 512 GB SSD.

Design

The Spectre x360, which is remarked by page LaptopMag, is one of the most handsome laptops on the market: “The copper accents give HP its own distinct aesthetic compared to all of the silver notebooks on the market. The Spectre feels premium too, thanks to its CNC aluminum body”. According to page PasteMagazine, the 15-inch Spectre x360 carries the same design DNA as its smaller 13-inch sibling. But, with a machined metal body, this convertible laptop is as visually stunning as it is durable. Also, “I think the Spectre x360 is by far one of the nicest looking and quality feeling Windows laptops, even besting Microsoft’s Surface series”, said the reviewer of page WindowsCentral. Similarly, page ArsTechnica left a comment that this ultrabook took the best parts of a good convertible - a light build and well-designed frame - and combined them with necessities of a laptop - good battery life, strong performance, and a solid selection ports. As a review from page GizMoDo, the handsome design of the new x360 comes with “a much smaller bezel than last year’s model”, and “an aluminum body that manages to feel svelte despite being a tad thicker than its predecessor”. Moreover, it’s gained the extra thickness to pack in a larger battery, which gave me 10 hours of mixed usage at 70 percent brightness. Mentioning the HP Spectre x360 15’s appearance, the page TechRadar said that it was guaranteed to catch you a few jealous stares while working from a coffee shop on a Tuesday afternoon. Overall, “At 4.4 pounds and 14 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches, the Spectre is a fairly average size and weight for a 15-inch 2-in-1” (LaptopMag).

Display

“With 72 percent Adobe RGB color accuracy, the display is good, but not the most color accurate, the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book offer more accurate displays, I found, but compared to OLED panels, colors are more balanced, without overly punchy saturation, on the Spectre” (PasteMagazine). With the same opinion, the reviewer of page WindowsCentral supposed that the 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS display HP uses in the Spectre x360 15 is a different class than the Sharp IGZO display found in Dell’s XPS line. Also commented from this page, the colors are not overly vibrant, and while the screen is glossy, the reviewer didn’t find reflections too bothersome. “I was blown away by the colors on the Spectre x360’s 15.6 inch, 4K touch screen, but I wish it were a tad brighter”, said LaptopMag. In contrast, regarding the ComputerShopper, they watched a variety of natively stored and Youtube-stream 4K video, and all looked impressively sharp, with only modest glare evident on the glossy screen. The HP Spectre x360 15’s screen, as remarked from LaptopMag, could also be a bit brighter: “It measured an average 255 nits on our light meter, which is lower than the mainstream average (268 nits), the Notebook 7 Spin (260 nits) and the Lenovo Yoga 910 (292 nits)”. Moreover, the WindowsCentral’s reviewer gave a perspective that the look of this screen is the opposite of AMOLED and other technologies that offer high contrast at the expense of looking fake. He sometimes found Dell’s IGZO 4K overwhelming, but he did not have such a problem there.

Keyboard, touchpad, and stylus

According to LaptopMag the keyboard is punchy with a deep travel of 1.5 mm. But it requires just 50 grams of force to press, which occasionally resulted in the bottoming out, but didn’t really affect the performance. PasteMagazine left a remark that with 1.5 mm of key travel when compared to 1.3 mm on the smaller 13-inch Spectre, the Spectre x360 15-inch matches the Surface Book’s keyboard, and this is easily one of the most comfortable keyboards that the writer has used on a consumer notebook. Besides, “The Spectre x360 15’s keyboard is likely my favorite keyboard on any laptop. It’s outstanding. There’s no flex on the body when typing on a desk, and it is just a satisfying experience”, WindowsCentral evaluated. “The keys are a hair smaller than those on my MacBook Air, but they’re neither too small nor too big, and they allow me to type at normal pace”, ArsTechnica remarked. Sharing about the keyboard experience, following a remark of page ComputerShopper, by giving the size and thickness of the laptop, the keys feel a tad shallow, though they did note a bit of satisfactory “snap” in the key response as they typed. Nevertheless, as a comment of GizMoDo, the addition of a row of function keys to the right side of the keyboard could make user annoyed: “As a touch typist, I felt myself off by a letter, which was extremely frustrating”. According to PasteMagazine, there are two issues that the reviewer had to complain about the keyboard: Firstly, the backlight is not adjustable; secondly, HP added a column of navigation keys to the right edge of the keyboard. So touch typists will likely need some time to adjust to the extra keys, as it makes the keyboard shift over to the left slightly.

On the contrary, “The touchpad on the Spectre is just what I expect from a premium product. It’s spacious, responsive and clicky”, LaptopMag evaluated. With the same opinion from PasteMagazine, the Synaptics trackpad that HP employed on the Spectre is spacious: “Like Apple, HP decided to outfit its notebook with a larger trackpad, the Spectre’s laptop is bigger in width and not in height”. Page WindowsCentral stated that it was a very smooth, satisfying trackpad with adequate clicking that wouldn’t annoy us each time we use it in a quiet room. The Spectre x360 15’s trackpad is super wide, measuring 5.5 x 2.74 inches. As ArsTechnica remarked, regardless of its glass surface enabling our finger to move smoothly across its surface area, it’s not a Microsoft Precision Touchpad, which means it won’t automatically support new Windows 10 trackpad gestures as they’re added in future release. “Although it’s wide and full, the touchpad’s proximity to the keyboard is a tight squeeze, making for some obtrusive typing sessions” (TechRadar’s quote). For the pen support, the HP Spectre x360 15 got a positive review from LaptopMag: “The stylus supports 2048 degrees of pressure sensitivity, and I was easily able to change the width of my pen strokes in Microsoft Ink’s Sketchpad. It is slightly thicker than the average pen and is comfortable to hold”. In the same argument with LaptopMag, PasteMagazine thought that HP’s pen offered a very responsive experience: “If you prefer to take handwritten notes, like to sketch or draw or like using a digital canvas for your creative work, the Spectre x360 is a compelling and even more affordable alternative to Microsoft’s Surface Book”.

Audio

PasteMagazine writes about the sound of HP Spectre x360 15, “The Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers delivered clear audio with minimal distortion even at high volumes. Mids and highs sound good, but I wish Bang & Olufsen did more work to give bass and lows a punchier response without sounding over-engineered”. Similarly, LaptopMag gave the same point of view that HP’s partnership with Bang’s Olufsen continued to bear fruit with the Spectre x360: “The sound was mostly balanced, and the lead and backing vocals and cymbals were clear”. In general, the Spectre 15’s speakers are nice though it is considered to be “very crispy”. WindowsCentral states, “While they can get thunderous, I do wish there were some more bass and richness to the audio to make it perfect”.

Performance

With a 2.9 GHz 7th generation Intel Core i7-7500U CPU, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX GPU, LaptopMag’s review configuration of the Spectre x360 is primed for getting work done. The reviewer opened 30 tabs in Chrome, and one of which was streaming a 1080p episode of Last Week Tonight without a hint of lag. The PasteMagazine also showed a plus point for this laptop’s performance: “In my use, the Spectre whizzed through most of my computing workflow with aplomb, and the notebook is capable at handling most tasks I threw its way”. Also, for LaptopMag, the HP Spectre x360 15 is able to do several very light gaming: “Using its integrated Intel HD Graphics 620, the Spectre ran Dirt 3 at 29 fps, below our 30 fps playability threshold. The Nvidia GeForce 940MX isn’t primed for intensive games, though”. The reviewer of page ArsTechnica expected to see one of Nvidia’s newer 1000-series GPUs in the Spectre x360 15 instead of the Nvidia GeForce 940MX: “The older GeForce 940MX only offers a slight improvement over Intel’s integrated GPUs, and it’s not the best companion for a high resolution 4K display”. In the same viewpoint with other pages, TechRadar said that although that was only taking into consideration GPU performance, the CPU in the HP Spectre x360 15 managed about the same performance as the 13-inch model, which made total sense considering they used the same processor.

Heat and noise

As a comment from LaptopMag, the Spectre felt the heat when they put the notebook through its pace: “After the machine streamed 15 minutes of HD video from YouTube, the touchpad measured 91 Fahrenheit degrees, the center of the keyboard reached 97 degrees and the bottom of the laptop hit toasty 106 degrees”. Testing the emission of the HP Spectre x360 15 under regular use (web browser or watching videos) on page WindowsCentral, the laptop’s hottest spot was around 81 Fahrenheit degrees. This page gave a short conclusion about the heat issues: “Overall, this is well-cooled machine, and it is comfortable to use in most scenarios, even under heavy load”.

Battery life

According to WindowsCentral, HP put a large, 79 Wh battery in the new Spectre x360 15 so that with a 4K panel it can still match the battery life of last year’s Full HD version. The reviewer of this page also shared his experience that the laptop lasted at least six hours but often pushed eight. Despite its 4K screen, the Spectre x360 has surprising endurance thanks to a large battery. The notebook ran for 8 hours and 36 minutes on the LaptopMag battery test, which involves continuous web browsing over Wi-Fi. “On average, the Spectre x360 15 lasted 645 minutes, or just shy of 11 hours, on our default Wi-Fi test. On our graphics-intensive battery test, it lasted 279 minutes or just 4.5 hours. While those numbers are decent, they are less than what HP expected” ArsTechnica said.

Verdict

Generally, “There’s so much to like about the 15-inch HP Spectre x360, including its vivid 4K display, long battery life, and quality speakers, which are some of the best you can find on a laptop. The warm temperatures and modest Nvidia GTX 940MX graphics are relative small drawbacks” LaptopMag summarized. With the newest version of the Spectre x360, it is apparently seen that HP has made an exceptional convertible laptop although it still has some unexpected flaws, such as: some thermal issues when running, or using the old generation GPU. However, it is undeniable that the Spectre x360 15 is still the best choice for user who like the 2-in-1 notebook. It delivers many appealing advantages including the vivid 4K display, good battery life, the premium design, great speakers, flawless keyboard, and even the stylus. TechRadar concluded: “The HP Spectre x360 15 boasts premium specs as well as a lavish design and extensive functionality that’s tough to beat. While it could use some work when it comes to battery longevity and trackpad placement, this laptop is a fine choice for media creators and consumers alike”.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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

5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» 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.

82.67%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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