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HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series

HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series

147 reviews

Dec, 2024

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keyboard (7)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and battery. The performance and design also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the sound and screen, and views about the reliability and price are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

57% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the keyboard and performance, but there are some critical reviews about the reliability and screen.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

HP Spectre 13 (2017) review

Like a ballet dancer who's also a bodybuilder, the Spectre 13 is more power than it looks.

Beautiful design ; Excellent performance ; Solid battery life for most tasks ; Extremely thin and light ; Very good keyboard

Thin chassis sacrifices some rigidity ; Touchpad isn’t Microsoft Precision compatible

The HP Spectre 13 has been significantly redesigned, adding in a touch display in the same ultrathin chassis, and updating to eighth-generation Intel Core processors. It remains a solidly built machine, albeit with the slightest bit of flex due to the...

Nov, 2017

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HP Spectre x360 review (2016): Smaller, with more compromises

The redesigned Spectre x360 improves on the original with a lighter, more compact design, longer battery life, a Windows Hello webcam and faster disk speeds. However, those smaller dimensions mean a more crowded keyboard and fewer ports than last year....

Compact, lightweight design ; Mostly comfortable typing experience ; Long battery life ; Convenient Windows Hello log-in ; HP left a full-size USB port ; Good viewing angles

Stubborn touchpad ; Some shrunken keys ; Sometimes runs hot ; Fan can get loud ; No more HDMI port or SD reader

As we've just established, then, the updated Spectre x360 is one of several recent laptops that is now thinner and lighter and smaller. It was a similar story with the redesigned MacBook Pro that came out earlier this fall, as well as the new Lenovo...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 (2016) review

HP's all-new Spectre x360 is a 2-in-1 without compromises.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Gordon Mah Ung (pcworld.com)

HP Spectre x360 review: Faster, smaller, and better than before

HP's Spectre x360 gets a major upgrade that makes it not only the best convertible laptop, but possibly the best ultrabook laptop, period.

Windows Hello camera in a compact convertible laptop ; Great keyboard and good speakers

Wide trackpad can be problematic for some ; Limited to three total ports for charging, external display, and USB

The real question we have about HP’s Spectre x360 isn’t whether it’s the best convertible laptop out there—we’re wondering if it’s the best ultrabook laptop period. With its reduced weight and size, it’s a vast improvement over the original Spectre x360.

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.com)

HP Spectre x360 review (late 2016): HP's best hybrid hangs onto its last USB port

Like the new MacBook laptops, the HP Spectre x360 sacrifices ports for a thinner body.

The new HP Spectre x360 is a durable, stylish and light machine with a comfortable keyboard, touchpad, long battery life and a crisp backflipping touchscreen. Extras include excellent speakers, USB-C charging and Windows Hello face login.

Only one full-size USB port. No HDMI output or SD card slot. The fan is noisy and spins up frequently. The size tradeoff doesn't justify the missing features.

The new HP Spectre x360 is an excellent laptop with a lot to offer in a small package, but it's only incrementally better than the previous model, and leaves out some useful features.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

HP Spectre x360 13-w023dx

The HP Spectre x360 13-w023dx is a powerful, high-end convertible-hybrid laptop that delivers strong performance and outstanding battery life for its price.

Compact size. Good multimedia and day-to-day performance. Long battery life. USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support.

Bulky in tablet mode. Needs USB-C adapters for video out. Limited to full HD panels. Monochrome keys.

Performance and Conclusions The Intel Core i7-7500U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 is remarkable, since it's a full-powered processor instead of the Core M CPU we've seen in slower systems like the Lenovo Yoga 900S. As a result, the...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

HP Spectre review: an ultra shiny, ultra portable MacBook competitor

If you're looking for a premium, ultraportable laptop, there aren't many options to be found in the Windows world. Apple's been owning this segment of the laptop market for so long that it almost...

Super thin and super light ; Comfortable keyboard ; More ports and power than the MacBook

Small trackpad ; Mediocre battery life ; Tinny speakers ; Hinge has limited rotation

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

HP Spectre review: The world's thinnest laptop is surprisingly powerful

The HP Spectre is just 10.4mm thick, but can still run a Core i7 processor.

The HP Spectre is remarkably thin while still managing to fit in Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The keyboard is excellent for such a slim body, and the bold design stands out in a sea of thin ultraportables.

The lack of a touchscreen is a big omission for a premium Windows laptop, and the limited ports may force you to carry extra dongles and accessories.

If you can work with USB-C ports and a nontouch display, the HP Spectre offers a great design and excellent performance in the world's thinnest full-power laptop body.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

HP Spectre 13

The HP Spectre 13 combines a thin-as-you-can-get build with top-notch performance, all at a reasonable cost. Connectivity is limited to USB-C, but there's still a lot to like about this well-rounded, well-designed ultraportable.

The thinnest laptop currently available. Nice price. Fast performance. Good battery life. Sharp design. Constructed with high-quality materials. Multiple USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3.

The thinnest laptop currently available. Nice price. Fast performance. Good battery life. Sharp design. Constructed with high-quality materials. Multiple USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3. ; No traditional USB ports. 1080p display lacks touch technology.

Conclusion With an incredibly thin body and premium feel, the Spectre 13 is easy to recommend. It'll turn heads, but it's not a case of style over substance, as it beats or matches other top ultraportables we've tested. Because it costs $250 less than...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.com)

HP Spectre x360 (2016) review: My favorite backflipping laptop

Now available in both 13- and 15-inch models, the Spectre x360 is one of our top picks for a thin-and-light Windows laptop.

Two years running, the HP Spectre x360 offers incredible value for the money. Its slim, premium aluminum frame houses a speedy processor, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, plenty of full-size ports, a beautiful touchscreen and a surprising amount of...

While attractive, it's a little chunkier than some of the competition. The glossy screen can generate distracting reflections -- the price you pay for touch -- and the 15-inch model's speakers sound muddy.

If you're looking for a full-featured Windows laptop with major bang for the buck, the HP Spectre x360 is it.

Apr, 2016

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