Good
Stylus included
Stunning speakers
Beautiful display
Day-long battery life
Bad
Weak hinges
Annoying keyboard layout
The HP Spectre x360 is a machine that’s full of surprises. Between a conveniently placed fingerprint reader and a touchpad that’s big and responsive, to a rather strange column of keys, there’s plenty to like and little to dislike.
Overall performance is strong, and it’s a reasonably priced, premium-grade 2-in-1 laptop, especially when compared to the competition. Including a HP Pen is a nice touch, saving the end user a bit of money.
The HP Spectre x360 is a good 2-in-1 that has enough battery to get through a workday, and can keep up with everyday use.
Even with less battery life than promised, there’s not a lot to not like about the Spectre x360. In fact, with a stylus in the box, excellent speakers and a gorgeous touchscreen, there’s a lot to like here.
Spec
Here is the HP Spectre x360 configuration we reviewed:
CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U (quad-core, 4MB cache, up to 4GHz)
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM: 8GB DDR3
Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) touch panel (WLED, IPS)
Storage: 256GB SSD (PCIe, NVMe, M.2)
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 x USB 3.1, 1 x microSD, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity: Intel 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Camera: HP TrueVision FHD IR webcam
Weight: 2.78 pounds (1.26 kg)
Size: 12.04 x 8.56 x 0.53 inches (30.6 x 21.8 x 1.36cm; W x D x H)
