BATTERY TESTING
After fully recharging the laptop, we set up the machine in power-save mode (as
opposed to balanced or high-performance mode) and make a few other battery-
conserving tweaks in preparation for our unplugged video rundown test. (We
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the system conks out.
This is where the Spectre x360 13 really shines. Lasting nearly 21 hours on this
test is a brag-worthy achievement, but it doesn’t tell the whole story, since few
users will endlessly loop video. Luckily, chances are you won’t be disappointed
in real-world use. I had to plug in the Spectre x360 13 only once during a
weekend of web browsing and video playing, using the PC for hours each day.
THIS SWIVELING SPECTRE SHINES
With class-leading performance, excellent battery life, and head-turning looks,
there’s very little to dislike about the Spectre x360 13. Were it not for the subpar
touchpad, it would earn our Editors’ Choice for best high-end 2-in-1 laptop. As
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more annoyed by accidental power-button presses and peripheral cords than
cumbersome cursor movements, the Spectre x360 13 could be your best option.
TOM BRANT
PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION (^) I SUBSCRIBE (^) I JUNE 2019