WHAT’S CHANGED?
The Spectre x360 is available in either 13-inch or 15-
inch variants. Both have 360-degree hinges that let you
convert them into a tablet, but it’s the 13-inch subject of
this review that is the best choice for people who
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an easel to watch videos.
The 13-inch version is far easier to grip with one hand
without getting a cramp. But it’s slightly thicker and
heavier than last year’s Spectre x360 13 model, which
stands 0.53-inch thick and weighs 2.85 pounds. Those
are aggressively thin and light dimensions for a
convertible laptop, which must pack extra strength and
hardware into the frame to enable a functional
360-degree hinge. In fact, HP realized that it would
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performing components and a longer-lasting battery to
the new model.
With head-turning
looks, long battery
life, and innovative
port placement, the
HP Spectre x360 13 is
an excellent 2-in-1
convertible.HP Spectre x360
(2019)
PROS Corner-
mounted power
button and USB port.
Excellent battery life.
Sleek design.
CONS Cumbersome
touchpad. Bottom of
laptop gets very
warm.