•  Date Published: 23 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core i7-11370H
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.28 kg (2.8 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.6 Portability Good
    9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    5.4 For Work Average
    3.5 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 306.8 x 194.5 x 17 mm (12.08" x 7.66" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.28 kg (2.8 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
    • Card Reader
    • microSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HP TrueVision HD Camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen

    Portability

    HP Spectre x360 13 (13-aw2000)
    12.08" x 7.66" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.28 kg (2.8 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -1% Weight

    Review

    HP Spectre x360 13 in-depth review

    Usually, when a manufacturer releases a laptop, there is something in its name, that reveals the purpose of the device. For example, the Creator-dubbed devices from MSI are meant for professional content creators, while others are a bit more obvious - the 2-in-1 moniker on Dell's convertibles. HP, in this case, is equally self-contained here, as their convertible indicator is "x360".Today, we are taking a look at the HP Spectre x360 13 (13-aw2000), which is an evolution of last year's Spectre x360 13 (13-aw0000). In fact, the notebook, HP produced the year before was one of the best 13-inch convertibles money can buy. However, since then, a lot of things have improved, and the main culprit of this positive change is most definitely AMD. Well, now HP employs the next-generation Intel p[...]

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    Pros

    • Comfortable to use input devices and an optional stylus inside the box
    • Great performance output
    • Very high maximum brightness
    • Covers 92% of sRGB and has accurate colors, especially with our Gaming and Web design profile installed (IVO M133NVFD R2 (IVO8584))
    • Has two Thunderbolt 4 connectors
    • Supports PCIe x4 SSDs, WiFi 6 standards
    • Premium aluminum build
    • Excellent battery life

    Cons

    • Sure View doesn't work as promised (IVO M133NVFD R2 (IVO8584))
    • Uses harmful PWM to adjust brightness at all levels (IVO M133NVFD R2 (IVO8584))
    • Prominent unevenness in the luminance across the screen (IVO M133NVFD R2 (IVO8584))
    • No RAM upgradability post-purchase

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Most of the ultrabooks out there don't offer much in terms of upgradability. Unfortunately, the Spectre x360 13 (13-aw2000) is not an exclusion.Check out all HP Spectre x360 13 (13-aw2000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate and battery To take this laptop apart, you need to remove the bottom panel. However, four of the screws are hidden beneath the back rubber foot, so you will need to carefully remove it with a plastic pry tool. Then, undo the rest of the screws, and pry the panel itself.2. Battery [...]

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