This Laptop Feels Really Good
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Dave2D review of the HP Spectre x360 13. The best 2-in-1 laptop from HP for student and people on the go.
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HP worked hard and stepped their game up on the lastest Spectre x360. Tablet, Stand, Tent & Laptop modes are all solid and perform well. 8th gen Intel CPU with HD620 GPU deliver
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I have yet to find the perfect convertible laptop, the spectre x360 comes pretty close. Thanks for watching!
Dave Lee Dave, I tried tweeting at you, but couldn't catch a hold of you. Do you still happen to have the Acer predator helios 300? Can you give it to me? Before I start getting hate replies for asking for free shit. I wanna clarify. In my country it costs 2000 dollars. I'm ready to pay a 1000 dollars which is the original price but double the price is just stupid! So yeah... I just have to ask. I'm running out of options and I'm gonna have to buy something else that just isn't gonna cut it. Dave, if you do see this. Please reply😃
+Dave Lee how do you get to review so many laptops ????
Maybe take off your white watch. Its quite distracting to see it and it take away the attention from what you are reviewing. Otherwise great job!
This or the Gigabyte Aero 15X with the GTX1070, or Surface Book 2 with GTX1060. which one do you buy? Looking for a super slim powerful gaming laptop, but torn between an ultra thin with long battery life. Decisions
+Bharath Raj yeah country also has a billion poor people living in dirty . why not ask anything for them as well ? Duffer
I could watch Dave talk about laptops for days. Come to think of it, I have spend considerable time doing just that. Fun to be had.
Alexander Verdoodt Me too. And I am not even in the market for a laptop :).
Gekko 😄
Writing this comment on it! Everything is as stated. Great laptop, great feel, great quality!
Love your videos man! Best wishes from Portugal!
Portugal
NÃO SOU O ÚNICO TUGA YEY
we went there with school... we litterally drink 20 litres of sangria in 8 student that was awesome mate it was delicius
Hi! I got myself one for christmas, but since the latest windows update this thing is not useable as a tablet anymore. The shortcut to rotation lock is not there anymore, as well as the keyboard and trackpad are not deactivated anymore when you fold it into tablet mode.
Anyone who got the same issues?
Another great review, Dave. I can’t get over how clean, simple and professional your videos are. I’ve learned so much about tech from this channel and you are constantly helping me make choices on computers that I think I want. You’ve made me a much more informed buyer. Keep up the great work!
Ngl this looks like the HP ENVY
Can it cut carrots though?
Yes.... But now I need to clean mine.
@@PoopyMcdikFace This provides a VERY interesting insight. I'm very surprised by how many people must choose consecutive numbers. I would guess that their thinking was that most people would avoid consecutive numbers because it doesn't "look" probable. They tried to out-think the average punter and found that lots of other people did the same. Where there are million of people playing it only takes a minute percentage to have the same idea as you and you're screwed. In reality the best way is to go truly random. There's always the bind of what happens when you select randomly and turn up a series or pattern. I think I'd be tempted to re-randomise in such situations.....
@@stevethea5250 well,that was random.
@@stevethea5250 also,not helping with me thinking I'm stuck in the matrix currently.
Think im gonna go with this for college👌
Great review
Very honest
love that transition from flipping the laptop over to the shot where the bottom cover is off. so effortless
Bought it around christmas 2017, the dark ash gray color wasn't available in Canada in the configuration i wanted so i went to the states to buy it... got a GREAT DEAL in the US, $1300 for i7-8550U, 16 GB ram, 512 GB of SSD and 4K screen. amazing laptop, use it to develop and content consumption, haven't found any flaws yet! updated the trackpad to windows precision drivers using dave's video and IT WORKS! :D
Ling Xing How's the performance in video editing using adobe premiere?
Do you have any coil whine when it's unplugged at some brightness levels? That's honestly my only complaint but it's fine because it can be prevented
This review really helped me decide to get this laptop. You do a great job. No crazy intro or obnoxious music, you speak clearly and in a relatable way, your camera and microphone look and sound nice, and your editing is spot-on. I love the reviews, keep it up!
Awesome review! Please do one on the HP Spectre x360 15" with the AMD Vega GPU when it becomes available! I'm thinking of replacing my 2015 15" MBP with it. Hopefully, it'll be a good 4K video editing laptop.
5:13 is like the delightful and smiley side of Dave that only appears on the webcam got excited to be featured in one of his vids.
if anyone is wondering about the wallpaper in the background it's made by "Aenami"
she makes very beautiful paintings
jeonny thanks
I gotta say, this laptop is super tempting. As you said, it looks like an actually decent 2-in-1. It checks all the boxes for me. Plus, the Thunderbolt 3 support is just icing on the cake. The question now is 1) whether I'll actually have the funds and 2) whether I actually want/need a 2-in-1. I've got a 2-in-1 Chromebook right now (Acer R11) and I'm quite pleased with it. I'll have to keep an eye on this one for when I get a new laptop for seminary next year.
1:52 Holy shit that transition blend!!
where does he get all those cool backgrounds from?
There's 500px and also Unspalsh, that are good places. Unsplash is more of a curated list, and 500px is like your new flickr... but more modern
go to Bing
Pornhub
search for
Artworks by Aenami
Artstation
Finally Dave reviewed spectre!!!
Daniel Li now he has to review Meltdown
Smartwatch Hax LOL
Writing this comment on it and it's amazing. The Bang & Olufsen's sound, the trackpad, the screen... I will recommend it to everyone!
U know why i like u? Well you're different not a RUclipsr that screams every 2 seconds and u are a great unboxer like u know u say everything that u like and don't like and that's why I like u! Have a nice day everyone! :)
Tech Wave i got shit on my ass
Admirał Holdo Speaking Of which, why do most RUclipsr scream every 2 seconds ? It’s pretty annoying to be honest.
@@saikat93ify to retain the attencion of the audience
Just wanted to stop in and say: Dave your channel is so clean, like it looks super nice. I've been subbed for a while and I've never watched one of your videos and thought, "hmm, this looked poorly lit." or, "meh, not a fan of the way that was shot."
I can tell that you put care and effort into putting these videos together and your intro animations are a super sweet touch. I deeply enjoy your content and especially love the aesthetic of your channel.
I remember you mentioning that you do the youtube channel as more of a personal hobby, and i just wanted to thank you for sharing what I think has been an amazing run of videos. I look forward to seeing more.
Peace!
But how does it taste?
7/10 on it's own
10/10 with rice
xd
Dave Lee legendary reply
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isn't that somethin
DIED!
Recent subscriber here. I love your channel! I'm a computer salesmen and I use your channel for product research constantly! The way you break down and explain devices is superb! Keep it up!!
HP does great things with its Spectre lineup.
From build quality to battery life, sound, screen everything works as it should.
The only complaint I have is at due to thinness, some USB keys are raising up the chassis when plugged in... 😂
Liion B the screen has many issues. I sent mine back
Are you talking about the one with intel core i7-8705g?
I haven't seen reviews of it from big channels. Only some written reviews with mixed positives and negatives.
I have HP Pavilion 15
Great review!
I bought the laptop a month ago with the i7 and 16 gigs of RAM. It feels amazing, I must say. The chassis is sturdy, keyboard is great, long battery, usability as a convertible, almost everything's great. I even got working my lenovo USB-C 45W adapter to charge this thing (through a USB-C dongle, not directly, but still working...).
But there're a few things to consider if you want this laptop:
1) Sound - there're some issues with the sound driver (probably will get solved over time), sometimes the sound just doesn't work and if you connect headphones, there's kind of electric static noise coming from them. Can be solved by running through the "Fix sound problems" in Windows without restarting and telling you don't hear the testing sounds (which you don't...) after it finishes, the utility says it couldn't tell what the problem is, but the sound works from that moment. Takes no more than 2 minutes, still annoying though. And when the sound works, it's quite a good quality sound for an ultrabook, I was surprised, definitely better speakers than the MSI GS63VR I have.
2) Touchpad - the touchpad works just fine, but it's (at least on my unit) poorly "glued" to the bottom. It just makes clicking noise even if you don't press it hard enougt to trigger left/right click, which is really annonying.
3) Fingerprint scanner - I wanted to use only fingerprint scanner for logging in into Windows (didn't want to use the IR cameras, so I haven't tried using them). After the first setup, it took at least 10 times to recognize my finger (after 3 you have to type in a PIN code). It's on quite a wierd position (and shape) in my opinion, you just dont hit it perfectly every time, cause you don't see it as it's on the side of the laptop. I had to go through the process of adding more fingers (actually I was just adding the one, but in different angles, positions...) at least three times to get the finger mapped and now it usually recognizes me after the 2nd or 3rd attempt.
4) The pen - there's a pen being shipped with this model. It feels really good, tracking is nice, the actuation pressure is a little high, but that's ok. As I'm coming from the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet (S Pen styls support), I was used to never worry about the battery in the pen. This one I have to charge like every week basically, the first time it went dead on me I was really surprised, it was only a few days of using it, which seems to me like a joke. Also it has a built in battery, so it HAS to be charged via USB-C cable. A week of battery life for a pen just seems to be too little for me.
5) Processor - as said in the video, TDP in the Intel XTU can't be altered (can, but does nothing), so the processor can shortly boost to higher clocks (3.2-3.4GHz) and 30W of TDP, but then drops to about 2.3GHz and 10-12W of TDP, where it stays. But that's just how the "U" processors roll, I have not that much experience with other "U" laptops, so that may be normal, so that's just a small gripe.
All in all, I love this laptop, other than the short battery life of the pen and the trackpad "clicking" issue, I'm really happy that I got it. Oh yea and one more thing - there're large discussions about the battery drain when the unit is off (10% a day or so) - happy to say, that it has been fixed with the 8th gen (at least my unit) and the unit does NOT drain battery when off, which is great to see, that HP looked into this troubling issue.
Hope it helps someone!
Cheers
PSA: The 15" model has a mx150 and its only 100$ more w/ a higher resolution and 16gbs of ram
I've had this laptop for over a year and i absolutely love it! Got it for a little less than $1k during last year's Black Friday sale. I'm a college student and I use it to take notes in class and draw occasionally. I also play quite a few games on it such as League of Legends, Fortnite, Osu, ArcheAge, Overwatch, etc. It's not the best laptop for gaming obviously but I can still play comfortably. When you use it in tablet mode to watch movies or videos, it feels like a flat screen tv in your lap, its awesome. Highly recommend for anyone in the market for a 2 in 1!
Did you have any problems with overheating
oh no your laptop has spectre 1:18 lel
4:50 is that kurzgesagt in the background?
Yeah it ia
Yup it is Kurzgesagt. But it could be The Infographics Show too.
No, I think that Dolan Dark
Yes Kurzegesagt’s latest video
liizzset
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Ugh, the transition from the backside of the laptop to the "backplate" being removed was so slick!
please make a video of the newer version
You’re videos are oddly satisfying, been building Gaming PCs for a bit, now I’m looking into laptops
You're the best reviewer man!!
No. The Best Of The Best
1:49 I haven't finished watching the video yet, but this transition was really cool and seamless.
Hey Dave! would you mind if you make a review on the new x360 gem cut???
Thank you for including more advanced topics like overclocking capability in your reviews!
Nice review, can't wait for you to review the XPS 15 2in 1
I found your channel six months ago when I was trying to decide which laptop to buy and I’ve been watching ever since! Love your style, keep up the good work!
It also comes in a 4k version
AwesomeGuy i would go with 1080p
Origami MCR why?
The 1080p has a longer battery life
Origami MCR yeah, kinda figured that was why
@Modest Mewtwo I just got it too. I've never spent long periods of time with 4k but it's beautiful now that I have it daily. Only complaint I have is the coil whine with certain brightness levels when unplugged but to me it's worth it
A lot of people get 2-in-1 devices not to use as an iPad half the time but for the pen functionality. A 15" 2-in-1 isn't something you want to hold one-handed for extended periods of time, but being able to draw on a large screen is amazing.
Hey Dave, I've been using the 15 inch variant of this laptop (also with the 8th gen chip) and the coil whine is driving me crazy! I'm curious if this is just my case that I'm having a defective unit? Or have you done any optimization to your review unit? I've tried clean Windows 10 install and updated to the newest version of bios which is an advice of HP support on the HP forum and nothing has changed... Have any idea on how to fix this problem?
Coil whine is a hardware fault, there is little that you can do on the software side that will change it. If you are still within warranty
then return it for a new unit.
This is an issue with the 15inch variant. I've got the last gen (7th gen) and had similar issues. Bought from best buy and was able to get a return device with ALMOST no coil whine (only audible in a absolute silent room with ear to device). good luck!
Thanks guys for replying! I just contact hp support and they said it is a hardware issue as well. Since I bought this unit in the US because of the insane price tag in my country($2100 for the 13 inch variant and no 15 inch for sale), I will have to ask my friend to bring it back for me, so the issue MUST be solved...
1:52 I appreciate smooth edits like these
Hey Dave, wanna know what else feels really good 😏😏?
Denaro My Keyboard
the girl who's reading this?
Denaro my mouse
Hearing Sonic boom of falcon 9 and falcon heavy!
ruclips.net/video/ImoQqNyRL8Y/видео.html
I like that subtle music that was playing at around the 4 minute mark.
What about the AMD Ryzen 5 2500u version.The Ryzen integrated graphics are so much better.
Yep I bought that. For 1k I got the Ryzen 5 with 32gb RAM and 256ssd + 1tb hdd
Wouldn't you just get the $650 one?
What specs does the $650 one have? I wanted more ram and storage
The HP x360 Ryzen model is of the Envy series. Thats a whole tier below the Spectre models in quality.
TheHavocInferno how so?
I bought the x360 13 primarily as a laptop...it actually had the right combo of specs + ports + price relative to the other laptops available in my part of the world, so it made total sense to me to buy it, even though I don't really use the 2-in-1 feature...but it's nice to have it, especially when I'm travelling on a plane etc.
Nice review :) could you get the Asus Zenbbok flip 14? Its a convertible with an MX150 and i would realy like to hear your opinion about that :)
+Dave Lee I would suggest you to always check HP laptops for "Coil Whine", Rubbers fell itself in a very short time period, I have this laptop as a second laptop, I bought this one more than a year ago and in one month both rubbers fell itself. I use laptops very gently because I like tech and I hate it when I scratch it or anything, but I think it has so bad thermal it is always hot and the glue has so bad quality it just fell itself. it has problems with type-c screens like if type-c is connected it never turns on ( I had the same problem with several HP Envys), and if you shut down laptop screens still think laptop is on and they keep backlighting on forever. while the same screens work on any other laptops fine and auto sleep when laptops go to sleep or off.
I formed a new political party: GFTP - Good Feeling Two in one Pary. Dave is the chairman, let's see if we can win the election
Naruto777 With your poor spelling skills, I doubt it
Leroset oh man... :(
*feeling
Vote ^~^
Dave, thanks for consistently providing top-notch, quality content. Definitely helped me make a final decision with my new 2-in-1 purchase.
Which laptop do you use ,Dave Lee?
Why
Had the previous gen and loving it! Now replaced it with Yoga 920 as the specs and price was better. Very happy and eventhough I don't use it in a tablet mode, I sometimes use it in a tent mode to watch things in bed to prevent it from overheating. I mainly like that I can fold/unfold it to any angle which is very hard with a great laptop like the XPS. Not a great thing for tall people.
Always great to see an excellent video from you!! I'm with you - 15 inch for a 2-in-1 is too large! Do you think the XPS 15 2-in-1 is an exception?
I recently bought a HP Envy 15 x360, with the Ryzen 5 mobile chip, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB NVME SSD/1TB HDD and onboard vega 8 mobile graphics for $1700 AUD. 15" 2in1's are honestly not nearly as bad as reviewers make them out to be. The bigger screen is much nicer for gaming, watching movies, etc, and it's not too big to the point where it's a nightmare to flip the screen over. I personally find 13" screens flat out too small. I've been using my 24" desktop monitor for quite a while and I'm used to having so much freedom in terms of raw screen space. But this is my personal preference, I'd 100% recommend going to your local tech store and taking the 13" and 15" laptops out for a spin and see what you prefer.
most ppl are using it flat on desk to take notes in school, so 15.6" is fine if you want sthg that has performance and 2-in-1
I'm using a Lenovo Yoga 720 15inch which is a convertible laptop. Apart from the it being heavy, I don't see a problem using it in tablet mode.
Not at all, xps15 is also heavy af. I'd say the only exceptions are lg gram and surface book, and I guess you know the reasons.
love your intro, so unique and simple, its such an exquisite intro!
what about the 15 verion with the new emd and intel gpu+cpu chip. is it small anoght for a student?
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That didn't come out yet. And your 2nd 0art is incoherant.
Can't wait for that one. Hope it's better than the 13 I returned
@@richard_darwin which one are you talking about? Xps15 2in1??
bought this a year ago. and currently using this as my daily device. light, thin, long battery life, great quality. i5 7200u and 256gb settings. not the fastest machine in the world but very comfortable and user-friendly. too bad that I was not expecting 8th gen mobile processors will come with more cores. if you are considering this device, definitely recommend it.
If apple made a car...
would it have windows ??
Prabhjot Singh oh no
Prabhjot Singh haha....
old joke, not funny.
It would have glass panels
Prabhjot Singh literally 🤦♂️
That joke has been around since the 1980s
Not hating, just saying
I bought it yesterday for my dad. I'm happy with all you said about it Dave. I think this is the best review I've seen about it.
Lol the hp logo looks like dq in tablet mode.
You mean dy?
Using an hp Spectre x360 (early 2017 - i7 7500u), a windows laptop never ever felt so stable and so darn good. I use it for web development for my masters and also used it for SAP classes. Used R studio for my data analytics class on this beast.. performed some fast analysis using random forest models and decision trees.. the laptop managed to do stuff with ease. I used to host local servers for my web application with ease, and saw my beauty outperforming the MacBook pro (2017) very easily..
Waiting for Asus vivobook s15 review???? Please do it....
Finally! I found someone that actually finds the practicality in keeping some edges on a tablet!!! Thank you Dave for your insightful review. I wish I could give you an extra thumbs up just for that. LOL
What else feels really good??? Hehehe
SAL3M Ok
Batdeeran 24 breathing
I've been waiting for this review. I just bought mine can't wait for it to come in!
bezels are thiccc😂😂😂
Would have preferred your input on build quality since that's one of the most important criteria for a laptop purchase...
My notification are open
Senua Keystone WhatS yoUr Snap cHat
Jajajajajajaja omg lmao
Ok
IPL 2018 Official lol are you an Indian?
Senua Keystone just like your legs
4:42 It's Kurzgesagt! (A very good RUclips science channel.)
Well I think you should atleast take it out to dinner first Dave.
The Parakeets smooth
HP is still HP. My sister bought this laptop, and it's had issues since Day 1. The touch screen either doesn't work or starts misbehaving, and the hard drive crashed once already in the first year itself. The guys at HP refused to replace the laptop and we basically have to wait for the repair guy to come in.
The laptop is so delicate that my sister's too scared to use it anywhere risky, let alone use it's 2 in 1 features.
(Edit: I realise that this may be a newer model, not sure, but it's still the same line_
Notification squad where you at?
Great Video as Usual. I needed the assurance as I was ready to buy this
Dave don't joke, you should see Dell xps 15 new one 😉
yeah much better
that’s 15 inch, useless for convertible
The classic XPS 15 (not the 2in1) should be a beast maybe with intel new 6 cores cpu..
Surface book is better
Just got one of these and my first reaction also was that it felt quite comfortable. Coming from an HP Revolve G1, the screen and performance completely are solid. I heard about the pen ahead of time and the optional Tilt Pen (not regular HP Pen it comes with) works very nice. I plan on getting more used to that but it could help me with my entry to digital artistry. Got the device on sale too, for under $1000. Well worth it if someone is on the fence about this! Great alternative to the Zbook x2, which can be a few hundret or thousand more.
That obnoxious watch tho
I think it looks gorgeous, but like you said people should realise that they are buying a 2-in-1 and not just a laptop. It seems very interesting, but in order to make your point on whether people should be convinced to try a 2-in-1, you should have definitely dedicated more time into showing us what it looks and feels like to use a tablet of this size. For example, does the user get annoyed by holding a keyboard at the back of the screen that can't be removed? Does it get in the way of the tablet experience? Does the weight, screen-holding & screen-touching feel as comfortable & as natural as a tablet? etc etc.
Replace laptop with girl
The Parakeets wet
and place the girl on your lap huh?
I got the kaby lake version last christmas (7500u 256gb). It's an amazing upgrade from my surface pro 3 but I have 2 recommendations:
1) Install windows precision drivers (there's a guide on reddit) and
2) get a surface pro 4 pen. I'ts compatible and works much better than the HP one.
The only things I don't like:
- 1080p screen it's ok, but 2k would be better. There's a 4k version.
- 16:9 Aspect ratio. I really miss surface's 3:2 ratio. Plus, it would decrease the bottom and top bezels.
Other than that, the laptop is nearly perfect.
Its HP, so no thanks.
houchi69 smh apple warrior
GRIMM THE GREAT....I have to agree with houchi69. I'm no Apple warrior, I don't even have any Apple products but I have had hp in the past. No way I would ever have another.
Darrell Beard then what is recommended
GRIMM THE GREAT I have asus laptop.. It is good so far. I have has for like 3 months now all good.
Ibrahim Bahakim ok
Thanks for this super helpful review! I actually just bought this computer and I’m glad to see you approve and learn more about what is going on inside.
My roommate has the black and gold version and it looks classy af esp when literally everyone else has the same MacBook.
I know you are right with the "using the tablet" Part....but for real - I really think the Envy x360 15 with mx150 is even kind of a good deal even as a Laptop.
So If no one has a better Idea, i will just buy it for ~800€ at black friday
OMG! I asked a month ago to do this product review and you really did it! thanks!
Can I just say I love the color and light setting of your video. Great quality
This laptop costs 1500 USD worth of HUF in Hungary (as the cheapest config). I don't really know about others, but this is insanely lot of money for a student's laptop..
Altought this looks a beautiful piece of tech! I'd happily use one. :D
A Bigger 15" 2 in1 Laptops are made moatly for people who need the touchscreen and the hinge mode (Presentation mode, and tend mode). Those people are people who want to (mostly) Drawing, and or Photoshop with stylus on their laptop. So, they don't need to buy/ Carry additional tablets.
I have the Spectre x360 and its amazing. I've been using mine for two years now and it still works awesome.
Heyyy glad to see you reviewed this one! I have last year variant with an i7 and love it! Want to grab a solid ultra book that would last me through grad school and when I hit the professional world and haven't bee disappointed with it.
Gives me a lot of flxibilty when taking notes and highliting important info. Definitely recommend it for students and young professionals
Perfect timing for this video, as I'm currently thinking of buying the spectre
Recently laptops have become a lot better in terms of both performance and aesthetics. I think some of it is because of videos like yours that highlight what consumers want and make the manufacturers compete. Keep doing what you do, I think you're making a difference!
Bought the latest version one a few days ago. Here is what I have to say:
1. Overheating. It can get pretty hot especially the front speakers area when the laptop is on heavy load (Is this normal? It's my first ultrabook).
2. The usb and usb c ports are really tight, like REALLY tight. I've struggled to plug in and pull out chargers, adapters and etc. Though I was told it will loosen over time.
3. The trackpad isn't the most responsive but it's usable.
4. Also, download and install all windows updates before doing anything else. Mine came with a pretty outdated windows version with a ton of start menu issues.
Great laptop nonetheless :)
Dave2D finally showing Spectre x360 some love!!! Excellent review as always!
I bought this laptop and returned it after 1 month. It's not a bad product but I really did not like the trackpad and I found the screen to be too wobbly to comfortably use in laptop mode on my lap, also the fans just started spinning for no reason at all sometimes. I got a 13" MacBook pro (non-touchbar) instead, it was €22,- more expensive and comes with 8 GB of ram (instead of 16 on the spectre), 256 GB (instead of 512 GB) and an older generation Dual core i5 (instead of the 8th gen quadcore i7).
And for some reason the Macbook pro feels so much faster than the spectre x360. The speakers sound so much better and the trackpad (of course) is wayyyy better on the MacBook pro. Even the screen is sharper and gets brighter.
So please, if you don't plan on using the spectre in tablet mode, just go for a normal laptop (Windows or Mac).
I have tried a lot of convertible, 2 in 1 laptops/tablets, but the X360 is by far the best of both worlds. (Using the X360 7th gen Kabylake ver.) Good screen, good audio, good battery life, good keyboar/trackpad, good port selection, good SSD speed, good tablet usability.
My only gripe is that i'd prefer it to be a 3:2 aspect ratio.
I bought one of these from BB on black Friday and was really excited about it. Unfortunately these reviews are not always in line with what you get at retail when you actually buy it. First of all the screen uses pwm dimming and I noticed it within a minute of use. Just a little bit uncomfortable to look at. The fans had a very noticeable high pitched ring. There was quite a bit of coil whine. Relatively subtle but truly unpleasant noise coming from the machine. The fingerprint sensor did not work most of the time. The touch pad was mediocre. Lastly the bottom panel of the machine had a defect where it would depress and make an audible clicking sound when I picked it up or handled the laptop. Between all the electrical noise and the pwm screen I actually felt like it would be unhealthy to use this for long periods of time.
I have the 8th gen 15'' variation. It's fast, snappy and can multitask with ease (streaming, multiple tabs, video chat etc). Only cons i have with mine is the heat. This laptop can get hot but i always put it on a stand when im home. On battery it doesnt get hot. Plugged in i have some coil whine but not noticeable with all the background noise unless you're in a library. I can deal with my coil whine. One other concern i have is my left hinge has the most slightest depression when closed. Considering HP's quality control hopefully its not a future problem.
Congrats on 1.1M!
I must have an older version of this laptop because I also have an USB port. And you forgot to talk about Windows Hello which is a great feature! Anyway I have it for a year now and it's a really good laptop, I love it!
Waited a long time for this review. Thanks.
Bought this directly from HP. After 5 weeks got a message that cooling fan not working and is shutting down. Delays dealing with HP support out of India. The promised repair delivery date I am the front door. Will wait 2 mins then I am going back to Randy’s for the night and will have to toss some of the groceries
Sorry last message morphed with another. The repair delivery date was delayed. Anyway I am returning the Spectre x360 to HP for a refund. Dave, really like your informative reviews.
I'm currently writing this on my Spectre, with a 8th gen i7, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Everything that Dave states is in the video is true about the laptop, and i would highly recommend it. The only issue that I have with this laptop is the fan coming on when I am doing basic tasks like word processing and web browsing, but this is simply due to a lack of airflow and can easily be fixed. If you're thinking about purchasing this laptop, go for it!
UPDATE: Funnily enough, a few days after writing that comment my screen died, so I was able to pick up a new laptop free of charge thanks to warranty. Life lesson to you all, get warranty when you're buying something as expensive as this.
Hamish McAllister what is the cost of the stuff?
This laptop cost me $2700 Australian dollars, which means that it may differ depending where you live.
Hamish McAllister how long did you have it for before screen died? I just upgraded my warranty for an additional 2 years but I know one of these days the hinges are going to be worn out lol.
I had it for a month before the screen died, I tried all of the software fixes you can do and even had a HP technition try, but nothing would work, so they just replaced it for me. However, the one they replaced it with has a dint in the bottom of it and like you, I also have problems with the hinges, so I'll be getting yet another replacement one, or a different laptop. Good thinking getting the extra warrenty, hopefully you won't need it, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
As an artist I would love to have built-in pen support with nice pressure levels...but most of the time I see such review videos and they don't give me enough understanding about pen drawing...authors just ignore pen support at all (I mean: turning on paint3d and writing something is not a good showcase of tablet abilities) Currently I am waiting for new generation of DELL XPS and I want to know how well it performs as a tablet PC.
So, if you will make a new review in future about Dell XPS, could you concentrate more on tablet characteristics? Here what we really want to know: straight line drawing. You can put a ruler on screen and draw slowly a straight line, many tablets have jitter while slow painting. Sometimes we get really expressive and can break some things while painting...just want to know your opinion about how fragile the screen and pen are. The pen comes with build in battery, or it is like Wacom pen (without battery)? and one last thing: how hard should we push, to get all pressure levels on the pen.
Some free software can help you to showcase tablet features: MyPaint, Krita. You don't have to be an artist, we just want to know the technical side of the device.