•  Date Published: 15 Mar 2018
    • Intel Core i7-7500U
    • Intel HD Graphics 620
    • 13.3”, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR3
    • 1.31 kg (2.9 lbs)

    Review

    HP Spectre 13 in-depth review

    The previous Spectre x360 laptops have always dragged behind the competition in terms of portability, especially compared to the Lenovo Yoga series but with its newest model, HP is making some big changes. The final package includes an incredibly thin, light and robust convertible with an excellent screen, impressive input devices and huge battery. So where are the trade-offs? Well, as usual, a thin and light device struggles with cooling and sometimes fails to utilize the full performance of the hardware.Even though the laptop comes with a standard Intel Core i5-7200U ultra-low voltage CPU and no discrete graphics chip, the 13.7 mm thin chassis interferes with the overall cooling. In any case, the CPUs performance is just enough to keep you satisfied in your everyday tasks and mul[...]

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    Pros

    • Sturdy, minimalistic premium design
    • Light and compact
    • Good input devices
    • Excellent IPS panel
    • No PWM above 85 cd/m2 brightness
    • Ridiculously long battery life
    • Offers two USB-C Thunderbolt connectors

    Cons

    • Wobbly touchscreen
    • Limited selection of I/O
    • The system can't utilize the full performance of the CPU for long periods of time