I just bought one of these, refurbished, as a supplemental BYOD machine. I really like the layout and style, but it got very over-heated when I had it on my lap on a leather binder trying to BitLocker encrypt the drive! Most of the venting is out of the bottom, and the binder wasn't rigid enough to keep the air flowing. I tried a piece of rugged cardboard, but that didn't work, either. Finally, I put it on an aluminum laptop stand with lots of venting underneath it, and it was able to complete the encryption process. I would gripe if I had paid the original $1,399 for the Core i7-5600U, 8 GB, 512GB SSD, but I got it at MicroCenter for $550 in August 2018. I will be doing mostly Office, slide presentations, video watching, and some light coding or security assessment work on this. I have a gaming beast that weighs as much as a small baby, and it is a pain to try to carry through airports and use on a plane. I'm hoping this will fill the bill for Office work on Windows.
Hello, Lisa! Thank you as always for your terrific review! After listening to some of your other reviews and reading a variety of reviews of the Spectre x360, I decided to purchase it. Your review definitely reinforces my decision. I did have two admittedly very minor quibbles with my system, and I wondered if you had experienced anything similar. I noticed that on the trackpad for my system, which is excellent overall, there is a very slight noise while tapping-not clicking, but just tapping. I realize this may be a feature rather than a bug, so I'm curious if your experience was the same. Second, I noticed that in a very quiet room, with the system's fan not running, and with the computer doing low- to moderate-intensity tasks, there was a slight coil noise. (Commencing a more CPU-intense task, even just rapid webpage scrolling, made the noise disappear.) With no offense to anybody's age or hearing abilities, this may simply be a perfect storm my own auditory acuity, the ability of young ears to hear high frequencies, and my peculiar sense of perfectionism. I know that this was an issue on previous versions of the Dell XPS 13, but I also realize that coil noise tends to diminish over time, and that hearing it at all indicates just how quiet the remainder of the system components are. If these things are typical of the system or of ultrabooks in general, then I'll be more than happy to get over these nitpicky details for such an incredible system. On the other hand, if they are unique to my particular unit, I'd want to try out a different one before that magical return period expires. Thanks again, and keep up the great work! MobileTechReview
I have heard, just a few times, when it's plugged into power a sort of tick-tick-tick sound that's sort of like coil whine but different and shorter in duration. I have no idea what it is, but I believe it's something all x360s do. Trackpads do tend to make a little noise when you tap since the glass surface moves a little when you tap.
Lisa, great review as always. I have both the i7 HD and QHD model and can confirm that the HP Active Pen does work with both models. Not as good as the NTrig or Wacom but not bad for an ultrabook.
Holy Guacamole! I feel terrible that I missed that, but HP told me it had no active pen support (that teaches me to not test it regardless). So thanks for nudging me in the right direction. I just whipped out my HP Active Pen and it works like a champ, making this an even more versatile machine. I'll do a separate video on the pen.
MobileTechReview Great - anxious to see what you think of the pen. I just bought the new MacBook Pro 13 i7 500GB 16GB and have both of the HP Spectre x360 HD and QHD. Trying to decide which one to keep! Leaning towards the MBP for all of the reasons you referenced in your latest review and it's a beast. Also wondering how important a touch display will be once Windows 10 is released. Would love to get your POV on that.
***** Windows 10 makes life without a touch screen more tolerable, but it's still more enjoyable with a touch screen, so I don't see touch going away. But if you're running Mac OS X, there's no touch support, so it's not terribly important unless you're running Windows 8 or 10 with some frequency on the MacBook Pro.
MobileTechReview ***** You guys are awesome! I'm really looking forward to the video about the pen! I've seen on a video on RUclips (I forget which one) but the user stated that you have to push a little harder than usual to get the HP Active Pen to work. Would be a great feature to add on the next video!
I am deciding between dell xps 13 and a macbook pro, but this is another competitor....I really don' t know wich one to buy. As always perfect review Lisa, thank you very very much from Argentina. I am a huge fan of you and your videos.
I bought an xps 13 2014 model, returned within a week, needed a little more power in the GPU dep. So I got the xps15 with the gtx750m in it, it was fast and all, but bringing it to and from school was ridiculous, way too big! Then... I got a mid-2014 retina MacBook pro 13 inch. It was in between. The xps 13 and 15 in terms of power, but the GPU was much better than the xps 13's. I have never looked back since getting the Mac. Since I bought my Mac on Feb 12 this year, apple let me return it and get the 2015 model 13 inch retina MacBook pro for free! You definitely gain a lot in the customer service department compared to dell(dells cs is a nightmare) and... While I didn't like Mac os at first, I grew to like it a lot, actually, I like it a lot more than windows, no constant updates, no driver issues, just a no issue experience, and the Mac speakers sound great, especially with the "boom 2" eq software on it. Trust me on this guys. The Mac is the best way to go. Oh... BTW when I got the xps 13 with touch and the i7, the battery life was around 7hrs, on the xps 15 I got around 6-7hrs, and on the Mac I constantly get 11-12hrs. So if you need battery, get a mac. And... Hold on, don't buy the xps 15, cannot recommend it whatsoever, the speakers are bad, really bad, and I had to get my first xps15 replaced because of dead and stuck pixels, and when I got my replacement... It had dust under the screen, so the build quality is not up to par, especially compared to the Mac or even the xps 13(from the same company, weird...) All in all. The Mac is a nor frill computer with more power than any windows ultrabook in its price range.. Look up benchmarks for the i7 5500u vs an i5 5287u, the i5 wins, thats the mid spec processor for the Mac... Happy shopping and good luck!
haha same i am considering between the Dell XPS 13 and this. If only the HP Spectre x360 had the 'Infinity Display'. But then again, I really cannot figure out which is better
AndRootPro I completely agree with you on the Mac, i'm a relatively new user. But, i'm on my 3rd (and definitely not exchanging again) Pro 13 (Broadwell) and every one of the displays has had an annoyingly uneven color cast. The first two had it along the bottom half, and the present one has the very subtle yellowish band just to the right of center (only now it's vertical). If I calibrate the screen to be extremely cool, then this band turns to greenish instead of yellowish, but it always alters lighter shades rendered in this region and makes them darker and less contrasty than the rest of the screen. Can you objectively say yours has even color distribution? I'm just curious. I'm still within my 14 day period, but i'm debating going to Apple and asking for their opinion on screen replacement. I love the notebook otherwise, and like you i've been getting very long battery life. I previously had the mid-2014 Macbook Pro 13 and the screen was absolutely beautiful. I've really been trying to ignore the problem, but *every single time* I use it, my eye goes right to this part of the screen and I want to wipe it.
Thank you very much for doing this review! I was just looking into this ultrabook and your reviews are always the first I go to. You definitely have the most complete and unbiased reviews on RUclips!
Went into Best Buy to pick up a Lenovo yoga pro 2 or 3 (hadn't decided) started playing around with them and decided to go for the yoga. Then this caught my eye, i hadn't even realized that it was a HP. Started playing around with it, noticed the very nice display and the very solid build. The checked the inputs, the full size hdmi really sold me (but was not the only factor). I've had it for 3 days and absolutely love it.
I bought an HP Pavilion x360 13 with the core i3 processor and I'm still not satisfied with an i3 for gaming and school purposes. So I sold my Pavilion x360 13 and ordered an HP Spectre x360. So excited to get it. Thanks for your review though :D
Hi Lisa, great review! Do you think that a 4GB RAM model would be sufficient for everyday use? Just web-browsing, the occasional video, word and excel processing and no gaming? I've found a good deal with a QHD screen, i5 processor and 256GB SSD, the only let-down is the 4GB RAM. I'm just divided about whether I should go for an 8GB RAM model or get the better deal.
I would say it depends on how long you are going to use the laptop. The ram is soldered on so you can't upgrade to 8gb. For everyday use, 4gb is enough, but maybe not in 4 years or something.
Lisa, you're the best! Yet another fantastic in-depth review of a laptop I've been curious about. After watching this review, I've decided to buy one (I've bought quite a few things now based on your reviews - you never disappoint).
Thank you for another excellent review! I bought this last weekend and I love it! I play WOW on it without any lag. I think that anyone can tell that HP took their time to get the Sceptre x360 just right! I also think it is one of the first laptops that I have had that the power cord was so long. Thanks Lisa! You never disappoint with your reviews! I always watch your reviews!
MobileTechReview No, thank you! I didn't tell you why I watched your review in the first place. I've been shopping for an ultrabook for my wife, and had read some good things about the HP Spectre. I found your review, saw it, and later showed it to the wife, too. In the end, it is what helped us to settle on this model. I use an HP Folio, but you helped convince me that the Spectre is so much better. We'll be buying one very soon. Again, thanks for helping us make this decision!
NICE! I ordered one earlier today... Naturally, Google and friends knew that so this video came up in my side bar. Glad it got such a great review, even more excited for it to show up.. Thanks!!!
I bought one of these a few weeks ago for college. It's a great small laptop that is super portable for school. I have a few complaints about it. 1. The trackpad without seperate left- click and right - click keys can be very frustrating. 2. The keyboard light key stays lit at all times and there is no way to disable it. When you watch Netflix videos in laptop mode this gets very old, very quickly. 3. This thing gets super HOT. I highly recommend making sure that the vents are uncovered at all times. I've had the system shut down completely from overheating.
I wish when people gives reviews on a laptop they would explain more about how it works and how to do things on it instead of spending so much time on telling about how it looks, how the edges are rounded and the finish etc etc etc.... I bought the hp spectra and my bad luck had to return it for it was a faulty one but I need to know how to use it better, need to know the do,s and don'ts, what certain settings mean and how to basically operated the laptop.
This is just great. Thank you so much for being the first and still the only good review of this laptop. I bought this laptop and have had it for 3 days now and love it. I also bought the dell active pen and it has worked great so far. I would highly recommend this. Thanks so much for being an honest reviewer who I can always count on.
Stunning! I'm so happy with how the market is going! I'm a mobile gamer! But But I love to have these ultra book tablet pc to run around with! Can you imagine what they will come up with 3 years down the road!!
This looks like it does everything for a decent price. Backlit keyboard, full HD touchscreen decent performance with Core i-5 and good battery life for under $1000. Could be thinner and lighter though. Well over 3 lbs is kinda hefty.
Hi Lisa, great review, my only concern is about the hinge, do you think they'll get tired with time or use? you said that the Spectre is your daily laptop have you notice any change on that matter? , thanks...
Your videos convinced me to buy this, and it's the best device I've ever owned. I actually have pretty slow wifi at my house, but this laptop makes it fast. On my old computer, I couldnt watch 1080p videos without it stopping or lagging, but now I can watch them just fine. The battery life is amazing. Even when I have it on full brightness, with backlit keyboard turned on, I get around 5 hours browsing and watching videos. My only gripe is the fact that the touchpad is like 75% left click, 25% right click. Why not 50/50??
with those specs: Dell = $1099 (still non-touch). You have to get the $1200 model to get touch. HP = $999 (with touch) Dell is going to have better battery life and the HP is going to give you more versatility at a lower price. Depends on your needs really.
Just a follow up: Received mine and have already returned it. Multiple OS crashes, then black screen errors (system fan not working) and eventually (no boot disk detected). Still want to give it another try, so hopefully mine was just a lemon and the replacement works better!
Ι was intending to buy the XPS 13 but i think i will go for this one: all aluminium premium body (the soft paint interior of the XPS 13, as i saw on videos, can get extremely smudgy, as does the trackpad), more versatile (there are many times, watching movies for example, i would prefer the keyboard not to be there), touch option for the more energy-efficient FHD screen and all at a great price. Sure, the XPS 13 has those cool thin bezels but when their impressiveness fades out i think you can happily live without them.
Lisa...fantastic review. Not only these, but seemingly every single one that you do (I have been binging on a series of them after discovering the 1st). A really nice blend of technicals, anecdotes and real work testing. Based on this review, I am going fwd with the HP purchase...and looking to buy the Dell pen.
Hi there! I have a question and I was hoping you could help: So here in mexico city there's a back to school sale on laptops in one store and they have the spectre x360 for 1030 dollars (tecnology is a bit pricey here, with no discount it costs 1212) with 4 gigs of ram and 128 gigs of storage. Is that enough if I just want it for casual stuff and also using photoshop, autocad and video editing every once in a while? (like literally using it in rare ocassions) The other model with 8gigs ram and more storage is not available, I really like this laptop, is it still worth it with those specs?
Lisa, I noticed on HP's site that most of the models have "8gb onboard ram," but I noticed for the two 1080p models, it says "8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)." Is this what I think it means? Which is ONBOARD equals soldered, while the 1080p models are sticks which can be removed, replaced, etc. It says 1x8gb, so I'm assuming, it may have a 2nd slot and can take 16gb total?
Love your reviews the x360 seems just awesome but then started wondering maybe the Apple® - MacBook Pro with Retina display - 13.3" Display - 8GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage - Silver which is on sale at the same price is a better laptop? Please help or perhaps a smack down thank you
If anyone has interest in a new laptop like this.... I highly recommend this x360 Spectre. I'm a dude who wanted a top quality computer but discovered it isn't worth it. I debated Macs and PCs but this computer has satisfied me and has not failed to amaze me everyday I use it. This is a beautiful laptop and it it also feels better than my friends new Dell XPS 15. This computer weighs and feels just how it looks. It is definitely sturdy.
+Cloud Candy yeah I do. But I bought a bottom pad that lifts up the laptop to allow better heat exhaust. It does get hot... But it runs on a Solid State Drive. Which means that information is quantized onto a chip. Not through a regular laser disk drive that spins in your laptop. (Like a vinyl)
Great review. I was all set to buy this then they came out with a new 4K 15.6" model! Are you likely to review that one anytime soon? I'd love to hear your take on it before jumping in!
Dear lisa i wanna thank you for the great reviews u always give us. they are pro and clear. i need ur opinion bteween the asus zenbook and the hp spectre x360 which one do u recommend just to mention i am picky person about details i want something good with same options of the hp but am concerned of the heating and fan noise i had bad experiences in the past with the hp. tx u MobileTechReview
Hi Lisa, Which one would you pick between this (hp spec 360) and the dell xps 13? I'm looking at getting the qhd model for both.. Really hope you can help me out here.. P/s : I loveeeee your reviews..
great review Lisa...I just bought this same model today and I am pleased with the laptop. I was going to get the XPS13 but what with this one based on your review.
Firstly, Lisa fantastic review, you're awesome!!! Secondly...Guys, deciding between this, the Dell xps and the new MacBook Pro retina. What's your thoughts on how each of these will run games at medium settings? It's just because I fancy using my laptop primarily for browsing/university work and then just a bit of casual gaming on the side (Sims, Left for dead etc)..
Hey Lisa, First of all you're awesome. Secondly I really need your help. I am so torn between a yoga 3 pro and the hp specter x360. I just want something for when I am on the road for work or just laying on the couch. Browsing, streaming, email, and some super light gaming. When I say super light I mean the 7 or 8 times a year I am on the road maybe playing League of Legends on very low res, or Starcraft 2, again on very low res. Most of the time I will be on the couch with it. I have spent a day comparing, etc. Which did you find felt better in tablet mode? My main thing is I want a convertible (had a macbook air with 8.1 on it) but really wanted the touch. Thanks so much!
Awesome review as usual... I just wanna know if x360 better than xps 13? I mean for $999 256 SSD, 8 Gigs of RAM n touchscreen is a dealbreaker for me.. But that magnificent bezzel less infinity display and insane formfactor of xps 13 is holding me back.. I hope that huge trackpad (x360) wouldn't pose problems in long run.. Would you be so kind and do a comparison video between these two...?
Hey Lisa, I'm trying to decide between the $999 HP Spectre x360 and the ASUS Zenbook UX303ln for a college laptop with a little bit of gaming. I know the zenbook is obviously the better choice for gaming but I'm turned off by the reports of broken hinges and horrible looking yellows. Which do you think would be the better choice?
I love your reviews. This will definitely be my next laptop. My current HP is working absolutely great after 4 years so I'll probably wait until the price goes down a bit (still a great deal though). My only concern is that right now I remove my battery to preserve it when I'm playing some games and stuck at my desk for hours. I know you can't remove it (well you can but not really for my purposes) but I was wondering if it had the technology (as I've heard some do) to switch to just AC power when the battery charges. I'm not sure if you have info on this.
Completely superior to the CNET Review which only talked about the hinge and the battery life. Great detail for any person looking to buy, I would have to had to watch 20 reviews to get the detail given in this video.
Lisa, I have a question about taking care of this PC's battery. But first, let me say--your reviews are great. Calm, cool, good tone, know your stuff. Thank you. I just recently purchased the spectre x360 configured with the following: i7 processor, regular FHD display--not the QHD, 8Gb RAM, 256GB SSD. My question is in relation to the ol' battery charging "danger" people warn about. This laptop has phenomenal battery life from what I can tell, and I want to make sure I can use it to its full potential with out unnecessarily shortening the battery's lifespan. Does this PC have the ability where if you leave it plugged in, even on full charge, that it will not "overflow it" and diminish the lifespan of the battery? I had friend who told me that Apple's iphone had that feature, I'm curious if the same is true for this new PC. I've upgraded from an HP Pavillion G6 laptop whose battery is absolute crap now...(bought it in 2011). I started out not leaving it plugged in when it was relatively still new, but that habit died after about 2 years. I'm just trying to prevent the same thing from happening to this gorgeous laptop. Thank you!
very nice review lisa :) I'm planning on getting this laptop as a high school student but I've heard that there was some wi-fi and freezing issues did you have any problems as such ?
I've had some issues with it freezing with the touchscreen but it's literally for a second or two. Also it's not often but I have noticed it. And no wifi issues!
great reviews , I am confused between HP x360 (6gen) or the HP envy 13 2015 (newly launched) really appreciate ur insight on helping me buy either of them, thanks cheers .
Hey Lisa, MobileTechReview now that the ThinkPad Yoga 15 is out are you considering doing a review or are you going to wait for the Thinkpad Yoga 14? And maybe a smack down with the MacBook Pro 15 inch would be interesting don't you think so?
Hi, are there any reviews on the HP envy 13(2015)? Been trying to find on the net but not as extensive as that of the Dell XPS13. Btw, great review like always
I was looking to buy a Macbook Pro, but the HP x360's are making me think twice, I just love the design and the overall functionality it gives you... however I still thank MacBook's retina display is slightly better and has less glare... I'm going to wait till early next year, I want to see what Apple is going to do with their new retina macbook pro's(touch id?), and I'd like to see what other products or updates HP is going to do to their ultrabook line... The design of this x360 is truly beautiful and sophisticated, I love the look of the front and finished chrome look...
Hey Lisa, I'm looking to buy Spectre X360 i7-6500U 256SSD 8GB RAM. I want to use it for Coding, mostly in NetBeans for Java and also Android Studio(Resource hog). Do you think it's sufficient enough or should I go for a quad core laptop. If so what do you suggest? I really appreciate your work and hopefully your answer. Thank you so much!
Great review! I wanna buy a second laptop (home usage) mainly Web browsing/Streaming HD video/Storing music and videos on the laptop. Do you think this is a good option? I don't really like tablets and would prefer a device with an attached keyboard.
Hi Lisa, thanks for the review, I'm just wondering about the sleeves with magnetic closure as this laptop arrives with one. It sticks to the laptop body even when the laptop is switched off. And when it's on the laptop goes on standby upon interaction with the magnetic closure. Wanted to know your thoughts on that. Is it normal and of any harm to the laptop itself. Thanks
I know you touch on this a little bit throughout the video comparing it to the Lenovo yogas, but specifically what do you think of this vs. the lenovo thinkpad yoga or even more specifically the new 2015 model with the 5th gen processor?
You've done several reviews with the HP Spectre x360.... I'm interested in it but I've seen many hp support forum posts about screens cracking, displays going black, it failing to wake up, perceived heat issues, etc. Do you think it has build issues or are they isolated over-hyped issues? Have you guys tested it for any prolonged duration?
Rahul Gerrard first you get to customize your own machine witch is not offered by DELL , secondly that premium look blew me away, not to mention the 360 movement.It was a tough call, but with a 1200$ budget u get better specs from HP
***** lol I have exactly 1200 to spare too mate. But I could customise on the dell website . the i5 8gb ram and 256 costs 1099 at dell and 999 at HP. Either way you can't really go wrong with either of them. Let me know how your experience using it was. Good luck mate !
Rahul Gerrard ( Either way you can't really go wrong with either of them) exactly, both are excellent choices..I'll receive my laptop after two weeks as it's not ready made...... well good luck finding the right one for you
Hi Lisa. Could you tell please how noisy it is? I just bought it because my current laptop is like a washing machine, and I hope this one will be quiet. Also how hot does it get? Thanks very much in advance.
I saw on multiple forums and posts that there was an annoying problem with the trackpad. Apparently the trackpad is too big for precise tap-to-click or right click registration. Is this fixed, or is it still a problem? Or does this depend on personal operational preferences?
How do you compare it to the Yoga 3 pro when it comes to specs and picture ect?How limited are you with the computers specs, i mean to ask if you throw away att possibilities of gaming when you chose a more flecible laptop like this one?
over the last 8 weeks i have used 3 NEW ultrabooks .. yoga3 pro . DELL XPS 13 , and the one i will NOT be taking back the NEW ---- HP SPECTRE 360 LOVE IT... funny part is i was hopping id love the DELL the way everyone talked about it.. very happy i ketp looking for something better . HP SPECTRE 360 is a macbook pro KILLER..
Brian Lau Had the Lenovo Yoga, sent it back. Got the Dell XPS I really like it but I am sending it back for the HP Spectra. I want the versatility of the HP
SWEET. im actually glad i went though all the ones i did.. i was able to show myself the difference in a first hand kinda way . and im still VERY HAPPY i went with the HP. good luck with yours , and enjoy .
Which is the best "Yoga" in your opinion? HP Spectre x360 vs. Inspiron 13 7000 vs. Lenovo Yoga 3. I'm trying to be an adult by focusing on function over form. From a brand perspective I've had trouble with HP and Lenovo - though they look better.
I wonder if you could possibly comment on how loud the fan is on this device. I've seen some of the reviews comment on it running a bit warm and spooling up the fan with some regularity.
I have been waiting for this review for so long..and you have done a wonderful review as you always do.Anyway I was wondering how good the heat management in this machine is and the fan noise.I heard in some stress test video the machine was relatively warmer than xps 13.is it uncomfortably hot?or the heat is just within the normal range?
MobileTechReview How does the spectre X360 function in presentation or tent mode ? apart from the keyboard being deactivated? Can you still use the usb ports (say with a midi controller) ?
mine is still working great 6 years later
Hands up of u are watching on hp spectre x360🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
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I just bought one of these, refurbished, as a supplemental BYOD machine. I really like the layout and style, but it got very over-heated when I had it on my lap on a leather binder trying to BitLocker encrypt the drive! Most of the venting is out of the bottom, and the binder wasn't rigid enough to keep the air flowing. I tried a piece of rugged cardboard, but that didn't work, either. Finally, I put it on an aluminum laptop stand with lots of venting underneath it, and it was able to complete the encryption process. I would gripe if I had paid the original $1,399 for the Core i7-5600U, 8 GB, 512GB SSD, but I got it at MicroCenter for $550 in August 2018. I will be doing mostly Office, slide presentations, video watching, and some light coding or security assessment work on this. I have a gaming beast that weighs as much as a small baby, and it is a pain to try to carry through airports and use on a plane. I'm hoping this will fill the bill for Office work on Windows.
HP did a great job with the design, features, and pricing this time around.
I'm cheap, so I bought the Envy...now I'm kinda envious.
Hello, Lisa! Thank you as always for your terrific review! After listening to some of your other reviews and reading a variety of reviews of the Spectre x360, I decided to purchase it. Your review definitely reinforces my decision.
I did have two admittedly very minor quibbles with my system, and I wondered if you had experienced anything similar. I noticed that on the trackpad for my system, which is excellent overall, there is a very slight noise while tapping-not clicking, but just tapping. I realize this may be a feature rather than a bug, so I'm curious if your experience was the same. Second, I noticed that in a very quiet room, with the system's fan not running, and with the computer doing low- to moderate-intensity tasks, there was a slight coil noise. (Commencing a more CPU-intense task, even just rapid webpage scrolling, made the noise disappear.) With no offense to anybody's age or hearing abilities, this may simply be a perfect storm my own auditory acuity, the ability of young ears to hear high frequencies, and my peculiar sense of perfectionism. I know that this was an issue on previous versions of the Dell XPS 13, but I also realize that coil noise tends to diminish over time, and that hearing it at all indicates just how quiet the remainder of the system components are.
If these things are typical of the system or of ultrabooks in general, then I'll be more than happy to get over these nitpicky details for such an incredible system. On the other hand, if they are unique to my particular unit, I'd want to try out a different one before that magical return period expires.
Thanks again, and keep up the great work! MobileTechReview
I would like to know that, too
I have heard, just a few times, when it's plugged into power a sort of tick-tick-tick sound that's sort of like coil whine but different and shorter in duration. I have no idea what it is, but I believe it's something all x360s do. Trackpads do tend to make a little noise when you tap since the glass surface moves a little when you tap.
I've heard nothing but good reviews from this... Can't wait till I save up enough to get one of my own!
Lisa, great review as always. I have both the i7 HD and QHD model and can confirm that the HP Active Pen does work with both models. Not as good as the NTrig or Wacom but not bad for an ultrabook.
Holy Guacamole! I feel terrible that I missed that, but HP told me it had no active pen support (that teaches me to not test it regardless). So thanks for nudging me in the right direction. I just whipped out my HP Active Pen and it works like a champ, making this an even more versatile machine. I'll do a separate video on the pen.
MobileTechReview Great - anxious to see what you think of the pen. I just bought the new MacBook Pro 13 i7 500GB 16GB and have both of the HP Spectre x360 HD and QHD. Trying to decide which one to keep! Leaning towards the MBP for all of the reasons you referenced in your latest review and it's a beast. Also wondering how important a touch display will be once Windows 10 is released. Would love to get your POV on that.
***** Windows 10 makes life without a touch screen more tolerable, but it's still more enjoyable with a touch screen, so I don't see touch going away. But if you're running Mac OS X, there's no touch support, so it's not terribly important unless you're running Windows 8 or 10 with some frequency on the MacBook Pro.
MobileTechReview ***** You guys are awesome! I'm really looking forward to the video about the pen! I've seen on a video on RUclips (I forget which one) but the user stated that you have to push a little harder than usual to get the HP Active Pen to work. Would be a great feature to add on the next video!
***** hi ... since you have the QHD model , hows the scaling with the QHD display ???
I am deciding between dell xps 13 and a macbook pro, but this is another competitor....I really don' t know wich one to buy. As always perfect review Lisa, thank you very very much from Argentina. I am a huge fan of you and your videos.
I'm in the same boat, there are too many great laptops!
I bought an xps 13 2014 model, returned within a week, needed a little more power in the GPU dep. So I got the xps15 with the gtx750m in it, it was fast and all, but bringing it to and from school was ridiculous, way too big! Then... I got a mid-2014 retina MacBook pro 13 inch. It was in between. The xps 13 and 15 in terms of power, but the GPU was much better than the xps 13's. I have never looked back since getting the Mac. Since I bought my Mac on Feb 12 this year, apple let me return it and get the 2015 model 13 inch retina MacBook pro for free! You definitely gain a lot in the customer service department compared to dell(dells cs is a nightmare) and... While I didn't like Mac os at first, I grew to like it a lot, actually, I like it a lot more than windows, no constant updates, no driver issues, just a no issue experience, and the Mac speakers sound great, especially with the "boom 2" eq software on it. Trust me on this guys. The Mac is the best way to go.
Oh... BTW when I got the xps 13 with touch and the i7, the battery life was around 7hrs, on the xps 15 I got around 6-7hrs, and on the Mac I constantly get 11-12hrs. So if you need battery, get a mac.
And... Hold on, don't buy the xps 15, cannot recommend it whatsoever, the speakers are bad, really bad, and I had to get my first xps15 replaced because of dead and stuck pixels, and when I got my replacement... It had dust under the screen, so the build quality is not up to par, especially compared to the Mac or even the xps 13(from the same company, weird...)
All in all. The Mac is a nor frill computer with more power than any windows ultrabook in its price range.. Look up benchmarks for the i7 5500u vs an i5 5287u, the i5 wins, thats the mid spec processor for the Mac...
Happy shopping and good luck!
I am thinking about the same thing, this laptop is also perfect except the glossy display make me hesitated a little bit.
haha same i am considering between the Dell XPS 13 and this. If only the HP Spectre x360 had the 'Infinity Display'. But then again, I really cannot figure out which is better
AndRootPro I completely agree with you on the Mac, i'm a relatively new user. But, i'm on my 3rd (and definitely not exchanging again) Pro 13 (Broadwell) and every one of the displays has had an annoyingly uneven color cast. The first two had it along the bottom half, and the present one has the very subtle yellowish band just to the right of center (only now it's vertical). If I calibrate the screen to be extremely cool, then this band turns to greenish instead of yellowish, but it always alters lighter shades rendered in this region and makes them darker and less contrasty than the rest of the screen. Can you objectively say yours has even color distribution? I'm just curious.
I'm still within my 14 day period, but i'm debating going to Apple and asking for their opinion on screen replacement. I love the notebook otherwise, and like you i've been getting very long battery life. I previously had the mid-2014 Macbook Pro 13 and the screen was absolutely beautiful. I've really been trying to ignore the problem, but *every single time* I use it, my eye goes right to this part of the screen and I want to wipe it.
Thank you very much for doing this review! I was just looking into this ultrabook and your reviews are always the first I go to. You definitely have the most complete and unbiased reviews on RUclips!
Got my eye on the $1000 model. The clear advantage I see this having over the XPS 13 is the HDMI port. It also has great battery life.
watchin this on my x360
how is it now? do you still like it?
Shervin how is it???
Went into Best Buy to pick up a Lenovo yoga pro 2 or 3 (hadn't decided) started playing around with them and decided to go for the yoga. Then this caught my eye, i hadn't even realized that it was a HP. Started playing around with it, noticed the very nice display and the very solid build. The checked the inputs, the full size hdmi really sold me (but was not the only factor).
I've had it for 3 days and absolutely love it.
This is the laptop that I want! Seems like a great price for what you get. Thanks for the in depth review!
I bought an HP Pavilion x360 13 with the core i3 processor and I'm still not satisfied with an i3 for gaming and school purposes. So I sold my Pavilion x360 13 and ordered an HP Spectre x360. So excited to get it. Thanks for your review though :D
Hi Lisa, great review! Do you think that a 4GB RAM model would be sufficient for everyday use? Just web-browsing, the occasional video, word and excel processing and no gaming? I've found a good deal with a QHD screen, i5 processor and 256GB SSD, the only let-down is the 4GB RAM. I'm just divided about whether I should go for an 8GB RAM model or get the better deal.
I would say it depends on how long you are going to use the laptop. The ram is soldered on so you can't upgrade to 8gb. For everyday use, 4gb is enough, but maybe not in 4 years or something.
I was wondering the same thing
au6ust Not really if you want to use chrome and other apps running in the background. Go for the 8GB as this already is a high end computer.
au6ust I have the 4gb ram version and it works fine im using it for school.
@@tmrflorissen2172hey.. do you still have this laptop? If yes, does it still work fine after all these years ?
Lisa, you're the best! Yet another fantastic in-depth review of a laptop I've been curious about. After watching this review, I've decided to buy one (I've bought quite a few things now based on your reviews - you never disappoint).
Smackdown Request, spectre x360 vs Dell xps 13. Please 😁
Thank you for another excellent review! I bought this last weekend and I love it! I play WOW on it without any lag. I think that anyone can tell that HP took their time to get the Sceptre x360 just right! I also think it is one of the first laptops that I have had that the power cord was so long. Thanks Lisa! You never disappoint with your reviews! I always watch your reviews!
Another great review -- thanks! Your reviews are always the most thorough and informative -- keep up the great work!
George Kamikubo Thanks :)
MobileTechReview No, thank you! I didn't tell you why I watched your review in the first place. I've been shopping for an ultrabook for my wife, and had read some good things about the HP Spectre. I found your review, saw it, and later showed it to the wife, too. In the end, it is what helped us to settle on this model. I use an HP Folio, but you helped convince me that the Spectre is so much better. We'll be buying one very soon. Again, thanks for helping us make this decision!
First truly elegant looking HP laptop in years
NICE! I ordered one earlier today... Naturally, Google and friends knew that so this video came up in my side bar. Glad it got such a great review, even more excited for it to show up.. Thanks!!!
I bought one of these a few weeks ago for college. It's a great small laptop that is super portable for school. I have a few complaints about it. 1. The trackpad without seperate left- click and right - click keys can be very frustrating. 2. The keyboard light key stays lit at all times and there is no way to disable it. When you watch Netflix videos in laptop mode this gets very old, very quickly. 3. This thing gets super HOT. I highly recommend making sure that the vents are uncovered at all times. I've had the system shut down completely from overheating.
Did I ever tell you how pretty you are? Just like a premium tablet. Lol. =) Seriously nice looking device that I can't afford.
First time I've been compared to a premium tablet, or any kind of tablet ;)
smooth...
this guy
MobileTechReview Lol. :)
Chaitanya Breed Don't insult mental people by associating me with them. :)
I wish when people gives reviews on a laptop they would explain more about how it works and how to do things on it instead of spending so much time on telling about how it looks, how the edges are rounded and the finish etc etc etc.... I bought the hp spectra and my bad luck had to return it for it was a faulty one but I need to know how to use it better, need to know the do,s and don'ts, what certain settings mean and how to basically operated the laptop.
This is just great. Thank you so much for being the first and still the only good review of this laptop. I bought this laptop and have had it for 3 days now and love it. I also bought the dell active pen and it has worked great so far. I would highly recommend this. Thanks so much for being an honest reviewer who I can always count on.
8 gb ram, 512 ssd. 1080p screen
Stunning! I'm so happy with how the market is going! I'm a mobile gamer! But But I love to have these ultra book tablet pc to run around with! Can you imagine what they will come up with 3 years down the road!!
Can you do a comparison between HP Spectre x360 vs Lenovo Yoga 3 14"?
This looks like it does everything for a decent price. Backlit keyboard, full HD touchscreen decent performance with Core i-5 and good battery life for under $1000.
Could be thinner and lighter though. Well over 3 lbs is kinda hefty.
Hi Lisa, great review, my only concern is about the hinge, do you think they'll get tired with time or use? you said that the Spectre is your daily laptop have you notice any change on that matter? , thanks...
Your videos convinced me to buy this, and it's the best device I've ever owned. I actually have pretty slow wifi at my house, but this laptop makes it fast. On my old computer, I couldnt watch 1080p videos without it stopping or lagging, but now I can watch them just fine. The battery life is amazing. Even when I have it on full brightness, with backlit keyboard turned on, I get around 5 hours browsing and watching videos. My only gripe is the fact that the touchpad is like 75% left click, 25% right click. Why not 50/50??
Martian Luvr I found out how to adjust the right click in the synaptics settings. Now it's 50/50 and this laptop is absolutely perfect
Martian Luvr How exactly did you adjust the right click?
+MobileTechReview
Lisa, between this and Samsung Ativ 9 Spin, which one would you recommend?
Dell XPS 13 (2015) vs HP Spectre X360, please.
i5, 8GB RAM, 256GM SSD as a constant.
with those specs:
Dell = $1099 (still non-touch). You have to get the $1200 model to get touch.
HP = $999 (with touch)
Dell is going to have better battery life and the HP is going to give you more versatility at a lower price. Depends on your needs really.
Just a follow up: Received mine and have already returned it. Multiple OS crashes, then black screen errors (system fan not working) and eventually (no boot disk detected). Still want to give it another try, so hopefully mine was just a lemon and the replacement works better!
Sounds like yours had a bad SSD or OS image.
Excellent review as always, one question though, how is the webcam for general Skype use. Also, is the mini display port 1.2 or just 1?
HP's webcams are generally pretty decent, as is this one. It's DisplayPort 1.2.
MobileTechReview Ok, thank you for replying so quick.
Ι was intending to buy the XPS 13 but i think i will go for this one: all aluminium premium body (the soft paint interior of the XPS 13, as i saw on videos, can get extremely smudgy, as does the trackpad), more versatile (there are many times, watching movies for example, i would prefer the keyboard not to be there), touch option for the more energy-efficient FHD screen and all at a great price. Sure, the XPS 13 has those cool thin bezels but when their impressiveness fades out i think you can happily live without them.
Lisa...fantastic review. Not only these, but seemingly every single one that you do (I have been binging on a series of them after discovering the 1st). A really nice blend of technicals, anecdotes and real work testing. Based on this review, I am going fwd with the HP purchase...and looking to buy the Dell pen.
Lisa always has the best reviews.
Hi there! I have a question and I was hoping you could help: So here in mexico city there's a back to school sale on laptops in one store and they have the spectre x360 for 1030 dollars (tecnology is a bit pricey here, with no discount it costs 1212) with 4 gigs of ram and 128 gigs of storage. Is that enough if I just want it for casual stuff and also using photoshop, autocad and video editing every once in a while? (like literally using it in rare ocassions) The other model with 8gigs ram and more storage is not available, I really like this laptop, is it still worth it with those specs?
Sweet! I was waiting for this review. Nice work as always. Hopefully it makes its way into some of your shootouts.
Very nice laptop. Just proves that you can put all ports and then some into a super slim case.
thank you so much for all these reviews! I'm a fan of all your tech reviews. it makes my buying new laptop once every year or two years easier.
I've had this laptop for about three months now and I love it but the main problem is that it's a delicate laptop you really have to take care of it
This is perhaps the best review of anything I've ever seen.
Now I'm seriously considering getting one, lol.
Thanks for the video Lisa, you helped me decide on the sprectre!
Lisa, I noticed on HP's site that most of the models have "8gb onboard ram," but I noticed for the two 1080p models, it says "8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)." Is this what I think it means? Which is ONBOARD equals soldered, while the 1080p models are sticks which can be removed, replaced, etc. It says 1x8gb, so I'm assuming, it may have a 2nd slot and can take 16gb total?
Your reviews are on point! Thank you very much for the video :)
Love your reviews the x360 seems just awesome but then started wondering maybe the Apple® - MacBook Pro with Retina display - 13.3" Display - 8GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage - Silver which is on sale at the same price is a better laptop? Please help or perhaps a smack down thank you
watching this on my 2024 spectre
If anyone has interest in a new laptop like this.... I highly recommend this x360 Spectre. I'm a dude who wanted a top quality computer but discovered it isn't worth it. I debated Macs and PCs but this computer has satisfied me and has not failed to amaze me everyday I use it. This is a beautiful laptop and it it also feels better than my friends new Dell XPS 15. This computer weighs and feels just how it looks. It is definitely sturdy.
do u face any overheating issues?
+Cloud Candy yeah I do. But I bought a bottom pad that lifts up the laptop to allow better heat exhaust. It does get hot... But it runs on a Solid State Drive. Which means that information is quantized onto a chip. Not through a regular laser disk drive that spins in your laptop. (Like a vinyl)
Yay finally!! I've been waiting for your review for this one. Dell xps 13 and hp spectre x360 smackdown!!!
Id like to see this versus the Dell XPS 13 and the Lenovo Yoga 3 (14).
Great review. I was all set to buy this then they came out with a new 4K 15.6" model!
Are you likely to review that one anytime soon? I'd love to hear your take on it before jumping in!
Dear lisa i wanna thank you for the great reviews u always give us. they are pro and clear. i need ur opinion bteween the asus zenbook and the hp spectre x360 which one do u recommend just to mention i am picky person about details i want something good with same options of the hp but am concerned of the heating and fan noise i had bad experiences in the past with the hp. tx u MobileTechReview
Nice review Lisa, can we get a smack down between this and the XPS 13?
Hi Lisa,
Which one would you pick between this (hp spec 360) and the dell xps 13? I'm looking at getting the qhd model for both.. Really hope you can help me out here..
P/s : I loveeeee your reviews..
great review Lisa...I just bought this same model today and I am pleased with the laptop. I was going to get the XPS13 but what with this one based on your review.
Firstly, Lisa fantastic review, you're awesome!!!
Secondly...Guys, deciding between this, the Dell xps and the new MacBook Pro retina. What's your thoughts on how each of these will run games at medium settings? It's just because I fancy using my laptop primarily for browsing/university work and then just a bit of casual gaming on the side (Sims, Left for dead etc)..
Hey Lisa,
First of all you're awesome. Secondly I really need your help. I am so torn between a yoga 3 pro and the hp specter x360. I just want something for when I am on the road for work or just laying on the couch. Browsing, streaming, email, and some super light gaming. When I say super light I mean the 7 or 8 times a year I am on the road maybe playing League of Legends on very low res, or Starcraft 2, again on very low res. Most of the time I will be on the couch with it. I have spent a day comparing, etc. Which did you find felt better in tablet mode? My main thing is I want a convertible (had a macbook air with 8.1 on it) but really wanted the touch. Thanks so much!
YEEEEEEES! I was waiting for this video and its funny how fast i clicked when i saw the preview.
Let me guess, apple does something like this 5 years later and fans go crazy with excitement.
Excellent review, as always. Is there a possibility HP may bring out a 15.6" version of the x360?
Your reviews are the best!
Awesome review as usual... I just wanna know if x360 better than xps 13? I mean for $999 256 SSD, 8 Gigs of RAM n touchscreen is a dealbreaker for me.. But that magnificent bezzel less infinity display and insane formfactor of xps 13 is holding me back..
I hope that huge trackpad (x360) wouldn't pose problems in long run..
Would you be so kind and do a comparison video between these two...?
can u do a spectre x360 vs yoga 3 14 once u have it? im between thise 2. yoga less expensive, hp better looking and better constructed.
Hey Lisa, I'm trying to decide between the $999 HP Spectre x360 and the ASUS Zenbook UX303ln for a college laptop with a little bit of gaming. I know the zenbook is obviously the better choice for gaming but I'm turned off by the reports of broken hinges and horrible looking yellows. Which do you think would be the better choice?
I love your reviews. This will definitely be my next laptop. My current HP is working absolutely great after 4 years so I'll probably wait until the price goes down a bit (still a great deal though). My only concern is that right now I remove my battery to preserve it when I'm playing some games and stuck at my desk for hours. I know you can't remove it (well you can but not really for my purposes) but I was wondering if it had the technology (as I've heard some do) to switch to just AC power when the battery charges. I'm not sure if you have info on this.
Completely superior to the CNET Review which only talked about the hinge and the battery life. Great detail for any person looking to buy, I would have to had to watch 20 reviews to get the detail given in this video.
Lisa,
I have a question about taking care of this PC's battery.
But first, let me say--your reviews are great. Calm, cool, good tone, know your stuff. Thank you.
I just recently purchased the spectre x360 configured with the following: i7 processor, regular FHD display--not the QHD, 8Gb RAM, 256GB SSD.
My question is in relation to the ol' battery charging "danger" people warn about. This laptop has phenomenal battery life from what I can tell, and I want to make sure I can use it to its full potential with out unnecessarily shortening the battery's lifespan.
Does this PC have the ability where if you leave it plugged in, even on full charge, that it will not "overflow it" and diminish the lifespan of the battery? I had friend who told me that Apple's iphone had that feature, I'm curious if the same is true for this new PC. I've upgraded from an HP Pavillion G6 laptop whose battery is absolute crap now...(bought it in 2011). I started out not leaving it plugged in when it was relatively still new, but that habit died after about 2 years. I'm just trying to prevent the same thing from happening to this gorgeous laptop. Thank you!
very nice review lisa :) I'm planning on getting this laptop as a high school student but I've heard that there was some wi-fi and freezing issues did you have any problems as such ?
+MobileTechReview you didn't mention that in your written review so i guess you don't have any problems with it right ?? thanks
I've had some issues with it freezing with the touchscreen but it's literally for a second or two. Also it's not often but I have noticed it. And no wifi issues!
There definitely are some WiFi issues with this. Not sure about freezing.
Will you be reviewing the newest version of this? Specifically the 15in version.
can the SSD be replaced? If so, is it easy to replace it? thank you!. Btw great review as always
+jeff cleofe I own a Spectre x360 , and yes, you can. It's on m2 format though.
Very good review, Lisa. HP and dell have indeed improved their game.
HI lisa. thanks for the great review. can I confirgure/upgrade the 4gb ram to 8gb or 16gb ram? thanks again.
great reviews , I am confused between HP x360 (6gen) or the HP envy 13 2015 (newly launched) really appreciate ur insight on helping me buy either of them, thanks cheers .
Hey Lisa, MobileTechReview now that the ThinkPad Yoga 15 is out are you considering doing a review or are you going to wait for the Thinkpad Yoga 14? And maybe a smack down with the MacBook Pro 15 inch would be interesting don't you think so?
Hi, are there any reviews on the HP envy 13(2015)? Been trying to find on the net but not as extensive as that of the Dell XPS13. Btw, great review like always
I was looking to buy a Macbook Pro, but the HP x360's are making me think twice, I just love the design and the overall functionality it gives you... however I still thank MacBook's retina display is slightly better and has less glare...
I'm going to wait till early next year, I want to see what Apple is going to do with their new retina macbook pro's(touch id?), and I'd like to see what other products or updates HP is going to do to their ultrabook line...
The design of this x360 is truly beautiful and sophisticated, I love the look of the front and finished chrome look...
Hey Lisa, I'm looking to buy Spectre X360 i7-6500U 256SSD 8GB RAM. I want to use it for Coding, mostly in NetBeans for Java and also Android Studio(Resource hog). Do you think it's sufficient enough or should I go for a quad core laptop. If so what do you suggest? I really appreciate your work and hopefully your answer. Thank you so much!
Great review!
I wanna buy a second laptop (home usage) mainly Web browsing/Streaming HD video/Storing music and videos on the laptop. Do you think this is a good option? I don't really like tablets and would prefer a device with an attached keyboard.
Hi Lisa, thanks for the review, I'm just wondering about the sleeves with magnetic closure as this laptop arrives with one. It sticks to the laptop body even when the laptop is switched off. And when it's on the laptop goes on standby upon interaction with the magnetic closure. Wanted to know your thoughts on that. Is it normal and of any harm to the laptop itself. Thanks
I know you touch on this a little bit throughout the video comparing it to the Lenovo yogas, but specifically what do you think of this vs. the lenovo thinkpad yoga or even more specifically the new 2015 model with the 5th gen processor?
You've done several reviews with the HP Spectre x360.... I'm interested in it but I've seen many hp support forum posts about screens cracking, displays going black, it failing to wake up, perceived heat issues, etc. Do you think it has build issues or are they isolated over-hyped issues? Have you guys tested it for any prolonged duration?
Lisa you're awesome, keep up the good work.
So this or the xps 13?such a difficult call. :/
Rahul Gerrard well I went for the HP spectre x360
***** I'm leaning towards the other side I guess but why'd you choose the spectre?
Rahul Gerrard first you get to customize your own machine witch is not offered by DELL , secondly that premium look blew me away, not to mention the 360 movement.It was a tough call, but with a 1200$ budget u get better specs from HP
***** lol I have exactly 1200 to spare too mate. But I could customise on the dell website . the i5 8gb ram and 256 costs 1099 at dell and 999 at HP. Either way you can't really go wrong with either of them. Let me know how your experience using it was. Good luck mate !
Rahul Gerrard ( Either way you can't really go wrong with either of them) exactly, both are excellent choices..I'll receive my laptop after two weeks as it's not ready made...... well good luck finding the right one for you
I have the 15" with Windows 10. When I purchased it, I believe it was on Windows 8. The battery only lasts 4 hours with light browsing.
Hi Lisa. Could you tell please how noisy it is? I just bought it because my current laptop is like a washing machine, and I hope this one will be quiet. Also how hot does it get? Thanks very much in advance.
I saw on multiple forums and posts that there was an annoying problem with the trackpad. Apparently the trackpad is too big for precise tap-to-click or right click registration. Is this fixed, or is it still a problem? Or does this depend on personal operational preferences?
Do you know when you'll be able to get your hands on the new Spectre x360 15.6" with 4k panel? Of course, the new 13.3" with QHD OLED coming soon too!
Hey lisa .would you prefer this, or the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 special edition?
How do you compare it to the Yoga 3 pro when it comes to specs and picture ect?How limited are you with the computers specs, i mean to ask if you throw away att possibilities of gaming when you chose a more flecible laptop like this one?
over the last 8 weeks i have used 3 NEW ultrabooks .. yoga3 pro . DELL XPS 13 , and the one i will NOT be taking back the NEW ---- HP SPECTRE 360 LOVE IT... funny part is i was hopping id love the DELL the way everyone talked about it.. very happy i ketp looking for something better . HP SPECTRE 360 is a macbook pro KILLER..
Brian Lau watching youtube videos and seaching the web i get 9+ hours .. i was watching more videos then anything .. ITS GREAT..
Brian Lau Had the Lenovo Yoga, sent it back. Got the Dell XPS I really like it but I am sending it back for the HP Spectra. I want the versatility of the HP
SWEET. im actually glad i went though all the ones i did.. i was able to show myself the difference in a first hand kinda way . and im still VERY HAPPY i went with the HP. good luck with yours , and enjoy .
Which is the best "Yoga" in your opinion? HP Spectre x360 vs. Inspiron 13 7000 vs. Lenovo Yoga 3. I'm trying to be an adult by focusing on function over form. From a brand perspective I've had trouble with HP and Lenovo - though they look better.
Lisa, which resolution display is better for this laptop. I am intending to use this for many years, so which spec should I get.
I wonder if you could possibly comment on how loud the fan is on this device. I've seen some of the reviews comment on it running a bit warm and spooling up the fan with some regularity.
Hello Lisa
thank you for reviewing HP spcectre x360.
Can you compare it with yoga 3 pro or yoga 3 14?
I have been waiting for this review for so long..and you have done a wonderful review as you always do.Anyway I was wondering how good the heat management in this machine is and the fan noise.I heard in some stress test video the machine was relatively warmer than xps 13.is it uncomfortably hot?or the heat is just within the normal range?
Heat is in the normal range, no hotter or noisier than the XPS 13 (neither is hot or loud).
MobileTechReview Thank you.I am definitely buying this.thank you so much once again.
MobileTechReview How does the spectre X360 function in presentation or tent mode ? apart from the keyboard being deactivated? Can you still use the usb ports (say with a midi controller) ?
Hey Lisa, I am debating on whether to get this or the Lenovo yoga pro with the i5 or get the Asus Zenbook UX305, Thanks
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