HP Revises Spectre x360 13 with 10th-Gen Core Processors

HP this morning launched its next-generation Spectre x360 premium convertible PC with 10-generation Intel Core processors, a smaller form factor, and numerous other improvements.

“Premium consumers desire beautiful, highly mobile devices that adapt to their on-the-go lifestyle,” HP vice president Kevin Frost said in a prepared statement. “The HP Spectre x360 13 combines the cultivation of innovative design and mobility, along with thoughtful security and performance capabilities that allows customers to pursue their passions without constraint.”

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While the new Spectre x360 resembles its predecessor with its unique, hard-edged corners, it is fully 13 percent smaller and its upper panel features a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The laptop weighs just 2.8. pounds and delivers up to 22 hours of battery life, depending on the display. And on that note, HP is now offering an optional 400-nit 4K OLED display with True Black HDR and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio.

As before, HP is placing the power button and a USB-C/power port in the device’s rear chamfered angled corners to maximize the port selection.

The HP Spectre x360 will ship in October and will start at $1100. I’m hoping to review this PC soon.

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  • thejoefin

    Premium Member
    30 September, 2019 - 11:02 am

    <p>I'm in the market for a new dev laptop and I'm happy to see 10th gen devices come out. </p>

  • kazzed

    30 September, 2019 - 11:03 am

    <p>I bought a Spectre x360 either in 2014 or 2015 (can't quite remember) and it is still excellent, runs great, and looks good (aside from slight battery degradation). But seeing this makes me want to upgrade. I can't justify it though, because I have nothing (yet!) to complain about my current laptop, it's great.</p>

    • SvenJ

      30 September, 2019 - 11:53 am

      <blockquote><a href="#472511"><em>In reply to kazzed:</em></a><em> </em>I expect yours doesn't have USB-C. You can't consolidate your charger requirements easily. Just throwing that out as a possible complaint for you…if you are looking for one.</blockquote><p><br></p>

      • prjman

        30 September, 2019 - 11:57 am

        <blockquote><a href="#472525"><em>In reply to SvenJ:</em></a><em> </em>Honestly, USB-C is one the best features of this device (I have last year's Spectre and love it). I'm able to get spare chargers cheaply, and install USB-C 'hubs' at my work locations so I can easily dock the laptop. Since they are relatively standardized, they are pretty inexpensive.</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>I won't buy another laptop without USB-C capabilities. </blockquote><p><br></p>

    • jacob.brigance

      30 September, 2019 - 12:52 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#472511">In reply to kazzed:</a></em></blockquote><p>Due to Paul's recommendation back in April 2015 I bought the first-gen Spectre X360. I am the same – other than battery degradation, I have no complaints and it still performs flawlessly. I do want one of the newer ones…but do not have a good enough reason to upgrade. </p>

      • wright_is

        Premium Member
        01 October, 2019 - 2:13 am

        <blockquote><em><a href="#472551">In reply to jacob.brigance:</a></em></blockquote><p>Same here. Performance is still good and I still get a good 7 hours battery life out of mine, probably 5 if I watch a lot of video.</p>

  • Thom77

    30 September, 2019 - 11:37 am

    <p>Put a nvidia 1650 in there, and they will have my attention.</p>

  • Richardsona39

    30 September, 2019 - 12:21 pm

    <p>Presumably Precision touchpad? Sounds like they've ditched Synaptics for Spectre</p>

    • SenorGravy

      30 September, 2019 - 7:51 pm

      <blockquote><a href="#472539"><em>In reply to Richardsona39:</em></a><em> Ugh. I have the HP 15" Spectre. Those Synaptic drivers are GARBAGE. I sincerely hope for the consumers sake HP fixed all the problems with the Spectre line. From the trackpad drivers to the buggy speakers.</em></blockquote><p><br></p>

      • wright_is

        Premium Member
        01 October, 2019 - 2:15 am

        <blockquote><em><a href="#472832">In reply to SenorGravy:</a></em></blockquote><p>I have the first generation Spectre X360 and the touchpad on that is great, one of the best I've ever used. What did they do wrong on the 15" model?</p>

  • Vladimir Carli

    Premium Member
    30 September, 2019 - 1:38 pm

    <p>I hate how Intel messed up the CPU generations. Shouldn't this be 11th gen? As far as I understand they skipped gen10 for laptops</p>

  • Dave Lane

    Premium Member
    25 October, 2019 - 11:55 am

    <p>Just picked one of these up. Really amazing screen – Had some banding on bootup – I got the 4k OLED variant – but, wow it is beautiful to the naked eye. Will be interesting to see tests on screen uniformity.</p><p><br></p><p>The fan can be loud – especially if you are used to a Surface, but it is definitely premium and FAST. Unbelievably fast.</p><p><br></p><p>Love the screen ratio to body size and Thunderbolt. All working well so far – but just opened it an hour ago – will be great to see some thorough reviews during the return window – not to mention deals I can get price match for the next 45 days.</p>

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