1/2/2024 0 Comments Hp spectre 15 inchThe AMOLED technology is what truly sets this Spectre apart. It is state-of-the art by any standard with its 4K/UHD (3,840-by-2,160-pixel) resolution and 10-point touch support. This Spectre x360 15’s most eye-catching feature is, without doubt, its AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display. Inside, an Intel AX201 card covers the wireless bases with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support. It’s an overall respectable level of connectivity, though I’d prefer another Type-A port. The left side also holds the power jack, an HDMI 2.0a video output, and an audio combo jack (headphone/microphone). The merit of this location is that it’s less likely to be bumped by mistake in tablet mode than a side-mounted location. I must admit that it took me a minute (okay.three minutes) to find it. Moving to the other side, the power button is on the left rear corner. For the privacy-conscious, this is arguably more secure than a physical shutter that merely blocks the view, assuming you remember to engage it. When it is switched off, Windows 10 no longer thinks the laptop has a webcam. Next to the Type-A port is a webcam kill switch, which isn’t an exaggeration. The other connectivity over here comprises a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (it supports 10Gbps transfers, which is nice to see versus the usual 5Gbps Gen 1 ports) and a microSD card slot. The Spectre x360 15 can be charged through either Thunderbolt 3 port, though it is necessary to connect the included 135-watt power adapter for full performance since Thunderbolt 3 tops out at 100 watts. This location can also be beneficial since it angles at least one cord toward the rear. The rightmost corner holds one of the laptop’s two Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports, with the other alongside on the right edge. The attention to detail continues with the subtly concave sculpting of the palm rest, perfectly smooth chassis edges, and rear corners that look sharp but somehow aren’t. Although the chassis isn’t a unibody design, the gaps between its parts are so small that they are hard to find by feel. Its chassis and lid are made entirely from anti-glare-treated aluminum that hides fingerprints and resists flexing. Customizable models on HP’s site also offer a nautical-sounding Poseidon Blue with Pale Brass accents theme. The Nightfall Black and Copper Luxe accents of my model drew easy compliments. The screen-rotating mechanics aside, the Spectre x360 15 remains the snazziest-looking 15.6-inch convertible 2-in-1 out there. It’s also practical in airline coach or in the back of a car where you may not be able to fully unfold a traditional notebook. This position is great for movie-watching. Like most convertible 2-in-1s, its 360-degree functionality is best served on a solid surface, especially in its presentation mode. That said, the Spectre x360 15 is still a big slab when used as a tablet. It now bests even some elite non-convertible 15.6-inchers in those areas, such as the 4.5-pound, 9.1-inch deep Dell XPS 15 9500. It’s down to 4.23 pounds and 8.9 inches deep thanks to its smaller top and bottom display bezels, reductions of six-tenths of a pound and six-tenths of an inch over the 2019 model. A Trimmer, But Still Cadillac-Size, Convertible It earns our Editors' Choice for being a large-screened convertible 2-in-1 without equal. Available with a stunning (and well-worthwhile) AMOLED 4K/UHD touch screen either way, the Spectre x360 15 is truly a first-class splurge. It’s also more powerful our $1,849 review unit packs a six-core Intel Core i7 “Comet Lake” H-series processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX-class graphics, though it’s also available at $1,399 with a quad-core “Tiger Lake” chip if you don’t need all that oomph. This latest iteration of its Spectre x360 15 is the best yet for this big convertible 2-in-1, which retains (and improves on) the charms of the 2019 model while being smaller and lighter. HP’s flagship Spectre line has continually impressed us with its quality, style, and features.
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