![]() ![]() ![]() Note that the 2022 HP model is called the "Spectre x360 13.5" whereas earlier 2020 or 2021 models are called the "Spectre x360 14". All options otherwise come with integrated graphics only and no WAN.Īlternatives to the HP Spectre x360 13.5 include other prosumer or office-centric 13.5-inch laptops like the Framework Laptop, Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13, or the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga series. A 1000-nit option exists, but only for certain 1280p IPS SKUs. Lesser SKUs with the Core i5-1235U and 1980 x 1280 IPS touchscreen are available for lower prices as well. Our specific unit in review is the higher-end configuration with the Core i7-1255U CPU, 3000 x 2000 OLED touchscreen, and 16 GB of soldered RAM for approximately $1700 USD retail. Fortunately, the 2022 revision includes a handful of changes beyond the obvious CPU upgrade that interested users should definitely want to know about. The 2021 refresh would introduce very few changes for what amounted to essentially the same performance and user experience. Battery life and contrast both take sizable hits, but this is otherwise still one of the best 15-inch convertibles currently available.The original 13.5-inch HP Spectre x360 launched in 2020 and it quickly became one of our favorite convertible laptops in its size class. The Spectre x360 15 4K UHD SKU offers an even more gorgeous touchscreen as expected. This applies to all manufacturers and not just HP as we have recorded different levels of brightness, contrasts, and gamuts between XPS 13 SKUs, Zenbook UX303 SKUs, and others due to resolution differences. They should, however, be made more clear to users as specifications like backlight brightness, contrast, or color accuracy aren't always explicitly stated by the manufacturer for each display option. ![]() The small handful of drawbacks aren't significant enough to dissuade potential buyers. Still, seven hours of real-world use is very good for a 15.6-inch system. We can only assume that the higher-end SKU with the more powerful Core i7-6560U and Iris Graphics 540 would reduce battery life even further. Battery life has taken a notable hit by up to two hours during WLAN use. While the move to a RGBW matrix has resulted in slightly more accurate colors before calibration, contrast has suffered and grayscale is worse than on FHD counterpart. We're also relieved to see no major reductions in backlight brightness due to the denser pixel count. Should you purchase the costlier 4K UHD SKU over the less expensive FHD SKU? The advantages are obvious including sharper texts and images for potentially better multi-tasking. ![]()
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