![]() ![]() The HP Spectre x360 runs pretty hot, particularly if you’re using it for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or 4K video editing. Packing that powerful hardware into such a slender chassis does have its drawbacks, of course. The HP Spectre x360 does cost more than many 2-in-1s available on the market right now, although you’ll struggle to find one with the same raw quality of design and performance. Our model clocks in at $1,749.99 (around £1,350, AU$2,600), which is no small sum to pay for a laptop, but we’ll get more into that later. ![]() Otherwise, though, this laptop performs exceptionally well when used for creative and professional purposes and has a good display.Of course, all that glitz comes with a price tag to match. The lack of a second USB A port is rather annoying, but not a dealbreaker, though the excessive heat on the bottom of this laptop could be depending on where you plan to use it. The battery life shows a marked improvement over previous models, but it still lags behind many less-expensive 2 in 1s. There’s no doubt about it: the HP Spectre x360 15t is a beautiful, but flawed, laptop. Given the sleek chassis design, it seems clear that this machine is built for professionals who don’t have the same power demands for their laptops. Most games show significant lag, framerate drops, and screen tearing when running them at high settings and in 4k, so you’ll be limited to the types of games you can play on here. Keep in mind, this laptop can run games, but it absolutely is not a gaming laptop. This isn’t a cheap computer by any means, but it still offers similar specs to MacBook Pro for about $500 less. ValueĬonsidering that the HP Spectre x360 15t is supposed to be an alternative to the MacBook pro truly puts the price into perspective. ![]() Related: Be sure to also take a look at our HP Spectre X360 13T review. Though not necessarily an issue, the power button is somewhat hidden on the back, left of the chassis. The keyboard provides a great level of tactile feedback, but some reviewers did find the trackpad required a bit more friction to work better. This 15 inch laptop, though technically a 2 in 1, is kind of big and bulky to hold for extended periods in tablet mode: smaller versions don’t face this issue. Both the Dark Ash and Poseidon Blue housings are sleek and look both fun and professional, though they do tend to show fingerprints prominently. ![]() Build QualityĪs previously mentioned, the HP Spectre x360 15t was designed with style in mind. HP offers several upgrades, like the aforementioned OLED display or a Max Q graphics card, so this computer is fairly customizable to your individual needs. As several reviewers point out, it would be nice to have a second USB A port however, this isn’t a dealbreaker for most. This computer has one USB A port, two USB C ports, an HDMI port, an audio jack, and a microSD card reader. When it comes to ports, the HP Spectre x360 15t doesn’t offer the most options, but it’s definitely better than some other 2 in 1 laptops. You may also want to check out our HP Stream 14 Laptop review for a laptop with a nice battery life. While this is a great improvement, this battery life is still dwarfed by that on the Lenovo Yoga C940 and the Dell XPS 13 9365. Thankfully, that is remedied by the less-powerful display, and this version lasts just under eight hours. When HP released a 4k OLED display version of this computer last year, reviewers were quick to notice that the Spectre x360 couldn’t even last three hours on a single charge. What HP sacrificed in terms of display quality absolutely makes up for in improved battery life. Several reviewers agree that this laptop is super fast, due both to the Intel Core i7 processor and SSD. Higher-end computers often have issues with heat, and the Spectre x360 is no exception: when running more intensive programs, the bottom of the laptop can get especially hot, making it rather uncomfortable for lap use. While you absolutely can run some games on this laptop, they won’t look or sound as good as they would on other, more gaming-specific devices. The WLED display on the HP Spectre x360 15t is sharp and bright, though it can’t compete with an OLED display like that on the Dell XPS 15 2 in 1. Battery life is an improvement, but still lags behind the competition. ![]()
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