HP Spectre x360 16

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Date Published: 12 Jun 2025

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
16.0″, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 120 Hz, OLED
4000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.1 Portability Good

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.0 For Work Very Good

5.6 For Gaming Average

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Review

HP Spectre x360 16 in-depth review

The HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000) is a versatile 2-in-1 device with a big 16" display. The machine is suitable for designers, artists, content creators, office employees, and even gamers if you opt for the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop). Just a quick reminder that the integrated Intel Arc (8-Cores) is super fast and in our case, it can show around 190 FPS on average in CS:GO on Medium quality. So, gamers in the office should be happy.The high FPS scores in not-so-demanding titles pair well with the fast display. Here, you get a choice of two touch 120Hz 16:10 panel variants - the base one is a 1600p IPS unit and you can get the optional 2.8K OLED model. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the only CPU for the series but that's okay considering the 16 cores and the 22 threads of [...]

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Pros

Very long battery life
The device is built like a tank
Great backlit keyboard that offers extra long key travel
Enormous super smooth and precise touchpad
9MP IR Web camera with an E-shutter + a fingerprint reader
Wide viewing angles and high max brightness (BOE BOE0BFA)
PWM-free (BOE BOE0BFA)
93% sRGB coverage + accurate colors thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE BOE0BFA)
Snappy 1600p IPS panel with 120Hz refresh rate (BOE BOE0BFA)
Up-to-date I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 ports
The myHP app offers six performance presets
High clocks even under full CPU load
Quality quad-speaker audio setup
360-degree hinge
Optional Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
The two fans are near-silent even in "Performance" mode
Great comfort under full CPU load
Low NVMe temperatures during benchmarking

Cons

Soldered RAM and just one M.2 slot
The three USB ports can be a limitation factor for some users

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000)Ensure the HP Spectre x360 16 is powered off and placed on a protective surface to avoid scratches. Remove the four Torx-head screws located at the bottom of the laptop. Use a lever tool around the hinge areas to gently lift the bottom panel, then use a plastic pry tool to detach the rear, sides, and front of the panel.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the 83Wh battery by detaching its connector from the motherboard. Remove the eight Philips head screws and carefully take the battery out of its compartment.M[...]