I agree with you I dont like mac they have a over rated price it's just a point of the matter not the money I know what they use. Granted all companies make money or there would be none.
@@juniormtzefe4843 Latest MacBook Pro models (2019) are an improvement. But it really depends on what you are wanting to use it for. Certainly the ability to have more than 8GB of RAM and the better integrated graphics and better screen resolution are an advantage to the MacBook pro 13. I also wasn't too impressed with the HP keyboard but then the MacBook (despite being improved) is no better. There are better alternatives out there.
I agree....I was going to buy a new MacBook Air or Pro....even the Microsoft Surface 2 top of the line..was in Best Buy roaming around browsing all the laptops and whoa ....saw this....OMG....this Mac gall is getting this PC....it’s on backorder...sold out on HP store.
Check out my updated (4 months later) review: ruclips.net/video/s_DwoBs_0fg/видео.html After using this a lot, some of my opinions changed and there are features I didn't expect to like/dislike! *Small correction: I accidentally misspoke when talking about the internal specs of this laptop! The specs I mentioned were for an almost identical Spectre x360, but with different internal components. The one I ended up buying was the 4 core (8 logical processors) with NVIDIA Geforce MX150. Both are great laptops, but the one I bought was more available in stores and online. Sorry for the mix-up! Thank you all for watching!
As far as hinges go, my all time fav at least for my current memories sake was the full-length watch band that Lenovo used on its Yoga 3 Pro. As far as this HP laptop, I would have preferred to have a full size SD card reader but given the rarity these days of including any SD card reader on laptops in recent years, its certainly better than not having one but as I said I would have preferred a full size SD card reader so I can take the card straight out of my Dslr camera and put it in the laptop, I don't even know how the mini sd card readers work? is it like micro sim cards? As far as I am aware my Canon 80D only takes normal size SD cards.
You can buy micro SD cards almost anywhere that has regular sized SD cards and they typically come with an adapter. You have a tiny SD card inside of a normal SD card and you insert that into your camera. Then when you want to take content off of your camera, you take out the large adapter and pull the micro SD out of there and stick that in your laptop. It's not as much of a hassle as it sounds
Just bought one of these and was still checking out others during the return period until I saw this. thanks, my search is over. I love this thing and I now feel more confident that I made the right choice!
Finally a review for my HP Spectre 15 inch Spectre! I usually try to watch reviews on tech stuff before I buy anything expense but couldn't find a video out there! I saw this laptop at Best buy and after seeing the display, design, feeling how sturdy it was, and the specs (not much of a computer person) but needed it for my new job and realized it was more than capable of doing the job for me (unfortunately not literally ) I bought it. Now I've been looking for videos just to confirm I've made a good purchase ( I'm weird like that. And to convince my wife about it too lol) and I finally found one! Lol I've had issues with the speakers not working after disconnecting my Bluetooth headphones. But other than that no real complaints! Please make a 3 month, 6 month follow up review if you keep it for that long! Subscribing right now!
Eric, would you say more about the speaker problem. Saw this computer today and am intending to buy it this weekend. Saw mention of the top 2 speakers not working and thought it might be a driver problem. What was your fix? Love the look!
My original HP Spectre X360 is still going strong. Using it right now... and no need to upgrade/update to the gem cut. Nice to see the progress though. Thanks - watching from London.
Thanks for watching!! That's the problem with HP premium laptops... They last so long! I just upgraded from my 5 yr old HP Envy and it still runs like Usain Bolt
Great review, just thought I'd mention that the speakers are not made by B&O the sound panel is designed by B&O. My comment is not a criticism or meant to be negative in anyway. I really enjoyed your review and you provided a lot of great detail. Thanks for posting.
Great Video presentation, I just bought mine [the 15 inch] a week ago and already really love it. Now I got to find out if I can get two facial recognitions [ wife and I] entered in ,I already have mine, but now the wife wants hers too. You have a great speaking voice , keep up the good work!
I bought an HP X360 13 in Sept 2018. I only got ot use it for a day before the track pad started to break. It would stay stuck in the "right click pressed" position. Then the wifi started to trip out. Sometime it would stay connected for hours. At times it would drop out every 5 to 1-minutes. Then the screen started (the lcd itself) started to stick out of the metal casing. Getting dislodged when I write on the touch screen with the included pen. I bought it from the HP Website in the US. It spent 4 months in the service center. Never buying another HP again. Disclaimer: I bought the unit from the US and took it overseas. I needed to return in the US, I didnt have a chance to do so within the 30 day return period.
Did you have any issues with overheating? I'm thinking of getting the 15 inch gtx 1650 version , If I'm using it for college and casual gaming will it be worth it?
How is the 4k editing on this? I have the last year i7 MX150 graphics one and it can barely edit small 4k clips but it's choppy. I'm assuming the 2 extra cores and better graphics card will do alot better. Lmk. Great review.
Thanks for this review. Just stumbled on this channel as I was researching a new laptop and really appreciate the honest opinion. Just pulled the trigger on one of these bad boys.
Doesn't matter who you are, the thing you end up plugging in the most is the power cord, they undermined their own design by not putting the power input on one of those diagonal corners which isn't a bad idea for reducing cord visibility....
yeah, like who gives a shit that the power button is on the point, you just come regularly to press on it no matter where it is. but cord at the point will really help with messiness
Probably this isn't common but our internet upstairs gives the best signal when the laptop is almost flush with the wall as it sits on the desk so wouldn't work for me. But for everyone else it would be a great idea!
@@ibdigitalmarketing3207 I wish someone would explain how that is done and with what adapter that is as fast as the stock charger. Amazon lists some AC adapters but they say an error message comes on every time you plug in and that they take longer to charge. Good for quick travel trips though. HP has a travel charger but looks almost as clunky but probably not so bad if traveling.
Thank you for a fantastic & thorough review! I’ve always been an Apple user, but PC devices have really been coming out with some impressive designs and features. I do agree that web cam does need some improvements, however all and all the HP spectre looks sweet 👌🏼
Thank you for your kind feedback! I am really excited to use this laptop and see how it holds up over 3-4 years. MacBooks have always had amazing build quality and I'm hoping the Spectre can go toe to toe with Apple. We'll see!
Awesome review. I just bought this laptop for my kid going to college. It is a little heavy, but it will be the only thing she will need for 4 years and probably even into grad school. Now I worry it will get stolen~
I haven't tried Chromecast yet with this laptop. Do you get a black screen? When I use OBS (screen recording software) it originally showed a black screen because this laptop has 2 GPUs. I fixed the problem by opening the folder where the OBS application was; right clicking; and selecting open with the Intel internal GPU.
thank you for the video. HP is replacing my x2 for this because of screen flickering and I'm excited but I saw a few bad reviews on BestBuy related to flickering again. Did you have any issues with this or any other issues after a windows update?
When i saw the 13 inch version i just loved it but i wished if it had the primary number keys, traditional ports and dedicated graphics. Now I'm so happy i think I've already decided to buy this 15 inch version. Thanks for the video
Thank you for reviewing the Spectre. I bought it last night. I thought it was expensive, but I need a powerful computer to handle the Agency Management System for work. I feel better about spending the money now.
I can understand now why the power port for this latest model is no longer a USB-C port as in the previous models. This is because they have been claims worldwide about the USB-Type C port physically breaking down after many plug ins/outs like myself. Based on my experience, I have to send my 2017 model for repair twice so far as HP has to replace the whole motherboard in order to replace my USB-C charging port.
That depends on your budget and what you are looking to do! If you want a powerhouse with better CPU, GPU, and RAM, then you should go with the spectre. If you are on a tighter budget and just need a laptop for everyday use (i.e. you are not an engineer or film maker), then the Envy is a great laptop. I always suggest chromebooks as well because most people forget they exist. If the majority of what you do is just on the internet, they are a fantastic cheap option too. To summarize though, I love my spectre x360 and would recommend it to anyone if they can afford it and have a use for it! Thanks for watching!
I just order mine, I receive it tomorrow...its awesome with 1TB in storage and its a 10th generation icore7, plus I only paid $1600 for it brand new; because, I caught a sale.
LV style I would say. I thought I could live with it. But ended up returning, could not live with that jewelry-like design, sharp edges and ridiculous top and bottom bezels.
The AMOLED display will likely be awesome, but note that it will only be an option on the Core i7-8565U/MX150 version, NOT the Core i7-8570H/1050 Ti Max-Q version.
@@MarkCoppock42 oh I thought it would be the other way around, since it will be their top of the line. Anyways, if not, then I'll wait for another manufacturer to throw an AMOLED on a 15" with decent graphic card 🤷♂️. Dell and Asus will be doing it too.
Mark Coppock really? The Amoled will only be for the lower end graphics? That completely takes the decision off my hands. Can’t get it. No need to wait then. :( thanks for the tip
@@JoelRemix I really doubt that. The new AMOLED display will have higher RGB and sRGB color fidelity and will be geared to the content creator; so it makes sense to pair with the higher end configuration with the 1050 and 6 cores CPU. I haven't seen anything online that says it will be paired with the lower end config.
ive plugged in a mac charger into the usb c port and it charges my 15" gem cut albeit slower because it was the 29w wall adapter, but it definitely charged
Yeah I think you can use the thunderbolt port to charge if you have a docking station as well. I wish they just made the charging port a usb-C though so you had another port on the left side. Right now, if you want to plug in a USB, all three are on the right. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Very good and detailed review, thanks Mike! Just want your help with buying a docking station for this laptop, what would be the best compatible one? I was thinking of HP Spectre travel dock or HP Type-C dock ... what do you think?
Thanks, l just bought this and was worried whether I had made the right choice. Now I am reassured I made the right choice. Does it have a blue light filter? I use my computers at night with the house light off so as to not disturb others so the back light will come in handy.
Thanks for the review!! I've been waiting for months for someone to review this beast of a laptop. Just subbed to the channel. Awesome work! Any chance we could see some gaming benchmarks? (I know it isnt a gaming laptop, per se, but it definitely can do some gaming!)
Thanks! I was actually waiting for a review too haha but then I just decided to buy it and review it myself since I have a tech review channel. I am glad you liked this video! I don't have any gaming benchmarks for you yet though :( I haven't tried any games on it
Thank you very much.. i bought this model a week ago and feel that it was expensive then after your review a believed that it worth the money. but regarding the private screen mode i could not find it on the 4k model...or is it only for the FHD model ??
Thanks for watching! It is an expensive laptop, but I think the engineering behind this one definitely shows. You are paying for the performance quality and aesthetics moreso than the brand
Hi I purchased HP x360 Spectre 15 touch with 4k display and it has no sure view privacy screen. Very disappointing. Did you opt in for the sure view integrated privacy screen? I had no such option to chose at customizing my order.
مرحبا .. اعتقد مضى على التعليق وقت كفاية يخليني اسألك .. كيف اداء اللابتوب معك من فضلك؟ نوعا ما حسيته لابتوب احلامي .. هو المطلوب .. قوي ومرن في التحكم .. لكن متخوفه من حرارة المعالج وازعاج المروحه .. ايش المميز والسيئ فيه؟ وهل تنصحني فيه او بغيره؟
Hi Mike, Thank you ever so much for your great, thorough so helpful review! It helped me deciding what to Purchase! I as a professional photographer, having a laptop like this one with 3 fan options mode is very important! Thanks a million for your so helpful review!!
Hi. I also ordered this hp spectre laptop, but now the 2020 model. Unfortunately this time the leather case is not included. You mentioned in this video that you would buy a different one for your laptop. My question is that if you still have the original one can i have it? you tell me the price.....by the way i stay in Thailand, where are you from?
Hi nice review Mike! I have a quick query i am confused between spectre 360 15 and Dell inspiron 15 7586 laptop. Could you please advise which one should I go with.
mike o'brien outstanding hp spectre x360 youtube video overall 101%. between hp spectre x360 3 sizes 1. 14 2. 15 3. 16 which order is battery life longevity ??? can you list hours of each size ??? i did all my homework/research & did purchase hp spectre x360 15.6" which did arrive today.
It actually can charge through usbc. At 3:35 you talk about the barrel port plug. I just bought a usbc 60W super slim charger and it’s great because of how portable it is, over the stock barrel port charger the laptop comes with.
Just thought you should know, USB C has a max out put of 100 watts meaning it would not be capable of supplying correct power to the laptop. The XPS 15 has a barrel connector as well because it needs 130 watts which USB C can't offer.
Yeah I understand the limitations. The power pack supplies much more power and can charge the laptop quicker. I was just thinking that if they charged with a USB-C, then we would have another USB port (which would be nice), the charging cable/block could be smaller, and it would be on the opposite side (right now they are all on the right). It is really a small complaint, I know, but there weren't many other negatives I could mention about this laptop. Thanks for watching and commenting, Plump Cat!
I am not sure but isn't it the case that you can still charge it via USB-C, just at a slower speed than with the original charger? Myself looking forward to the model with the 15-inch OLED (still 4k) display, hoping the additional price for it will not be too high. Should be available from Q2/2019 on.
@@drivefive yes it is totally possible to charge using just USB C, it will just be slower and won't be able to charge the laptop it your doing any intensive work like photo and video editing.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I agree that it would be a nice use of real estate, but there is a USB-C port with charging capabilities if you wanted to go get a usb-C charger, I like that I have the option to pick up a smaller charge brick for travel but can still have the 90W charging with the barrel charger for quick top ups between classes. Had this laptop for 3 months now and I love it.
Well, the power source is big because it's 150w. You need that kind of power for the 45w 6 core processor. The USB type c on the other side can also be used to charge the laptop but only at 90w so all performance wont be there, because of the lack of power needed.
Would you recommend this model for those in Digital Media & Design work? I need a new machine that can handle running Ai, Pr, Ps, Ae, Dr etc. and the Internet...something that can easily run at least 3 Adobe programs simultaneously. My previous machines have been gifted Dell Inspirons. My machines have struggled to keep up with the demands of my work, and I've never owned a Mac. I'm looking for something that can support me as I leave University and move into the working world. Thanks in advance for any reply, informative review!!
I'm in the same position as you. Yet noone has answered any questions about using it for graphic design. Also it has to be convertible (drawing illustrations in tablet mode). If you now something, please let me know :)
Where can I buy this laptop, and what's the storage count ? Also, how does this compare to Samsung's Notebook 5 2019 Edition as far as the price, and features?
I bought this laptop and the pen came with a battery for my computer. I also got a leather case with mine. One negative I had, I wanted the Poseidon Blue but they were not selling it in the 15 inch at the Best Buy I was shopping at.
Great Review, loved your Presentation. In your opinion, COMPARED to an APPLE MACBOOK PRO 2018, which one would you Rather have and which is more Powerful?
Abdul Jalil I would rather have this. I have experienced both and hands down, this machine is a better value and more powerful, I believe, with a better gpu.
@@phyozan8045 I have this computer and I honestly think the spectre is great! The latest processor is i7 10th gen and runs smoothly! It is 360 degrees and also comes with the HP Tilt Pen
What about the SD card slot? Have u used it? I have the 13 inch 128gb & want to add memory with sd card? Any suggestions? Ty. Great review too. I like my laptop a lot.
Yeah I use micro SD card slots all the time. Honestly though, I would recommend just dumping unnecessary items onto and external hard drive. You can get a Seagate 2TB one for under $60. If you really want an SD card though, I've plugged 128GB micro SD cards in many times. SanDisk works best for me
Before anyone buys this laptop, I would recommend you go to Best Buy and try it first. The HP Spectre with the Nvidia 1050 dedicated graphics GPU was my top contender as a mobile workstation for 4k video editing... until I tried it. I wanted to try out the keyboard and get feel for the weight of the device before I ordered the one I want from HP. The trackpad was TERRIBLE! I was floored. I have heard other reviewers say precision drivers are preferred over synaptic drivers, but I didn't get why until I could see it for myself. It let me know precision drivers in the trackpad is a MUST for me. For those who don't have access to a Best Buy or the time to go, I would watch Windows Central review of the Spectre x360 13. In it, they do a side-by-side comparison of the trackpad with a Microsoft precision trackpad. If you're a visual learner like me, it can be very useful. To be clear, I'm not saying don't get the device. It wasn't the right fit for me, but it may still be for you. It is cheaper than other similarly spec'd laptops, but it is still an expensive device. You should make sure the compromises are ones you can live with for a number of years. The trackpad may not bother you at all. You may be okay with getting an external mouse. The other thing to consider is the weight. It's 4.81lbs if you get the high-end GPU and more powerful CPU. As a laptop, that's not very heavy; in tablet mode, it's a tank! Lol. It limits the versatility of the device, in my opinion, making it really only best in laptop/tent mode or use the tablet flat on a table. The Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 is about 4.5lbs, so it has the same issue. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 has the wonderful feature of being able to remove the tablet, but it has an ultrabook CPU rather than a H-series processor. My frontrunner is the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Extreme. I'm a writer, so the keyboard makes me droooooooool. It's not a 2-in-1, but it does fold flat/180°, which I appreciate over the traditional clamshell design. I wish it had a full size keyboard, like the HP Spectre, but it's not a deal breaker for me. It is for my sister though, so she's looking at the LG gram 15.
How long do you expect the i5 version (13")to last in every day life? Going to buy it for office tasks and I want it to last several years.. Too expensive to die after 12 months
Rico Mayer probably invest in the i7 8750H model, as the best cpus last longest, which is obvious. However, for office tasks the i5 will still be quick and more than enough.
I have an older model of this laptop and have been thinking about upgrading soon. The only thing I'm kind of disappointed about is the charging port is no longer a USB-C port like the model I have. On one hand I like that it frees up a USB-C port, but on the other I kind of wish they just added one and kept the USB-C charging so that when I'm at my desk I'm docked through a single cable, but when I'm on the go I have an extra port. This new model I'd have to plug in my USB-C dock and the power supply instead of being able to plug in one cable like I do now, which I love. Really it's a minor annoyance but I really thought it was the coolest thing being able to plug in a single cable and be good to go.
![HP Spectre x360 15.6" UPDATE [4 months later] - Best Student Laptop 2019?](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/s_DwoBs_0fg/mqdefault.jpg)
I would rather have this laptop than the MacBook 2018 laptop
which is better Macbook pro 13 or this hp?
I agree with you I dont like mac they have a over rated price it's just a point of the matter not the money I know what they use. Granted all companies make money or there would be none.
@@juniormtzefe4843 Latest MacBook Pro models (2019) are an improvement. But it really depends on what you are wanting to use it for. Certainly the ability to have more than 8GB of RAM and the better integrated graphics and better screen resolution are an advantage to the MacBook pro 13. I also wasn't too impressed with the HP keyboard but then the MacBook (despite being improved) is no better.
There are better alternatives out there.
Are macs so expensive just because it says apple co.??
I agree....I was going to buy a new MacBook Air or Pro....even the Microsoft Surface 2 top of the line..was in Best Buy roaming around browsing all the laptops and whoa ....saw this....OMG....this Mac gall is getting this PC....it’s on backorder...sold out on HP store.
Check out my updated (4 months later) review: ruclips.net/video/s_DwoBs_0fg/видео.html
After using this a lot, some of my opinions changed and there are features I didn't expect to like/dislike!
*Small correction: I accidentally misspoke when talking about the internal specs of this laptop! The specs I mentioned were for an almost identical Spectre x360, but with different internal components. The one I ended up buying was the 4 core (8 logical processors) with NVIDIA Geforce MX150. Both are great laptops, but the one I bought was more available in stores and online. Sorry for the mix-up! Thank you all for watching!
As far as hinges go, my all time fav at least for my current memories sake was the full-length watch band that Lenovo used on its Yoga 3 Pro. As far as this HP laptop, I would have preferred to have a full size SD card reader but given the rarity these days of including any SD card reader on laptops in recent years, its certainly better than not having one but as I said I would have preferred a full size SD card reader so I can take the card straight out of my Dslr camera and put it in the laptop, I don't even know how the mini sd card readers work? is it like micro sim cards? As far as I am aware my Canon 80D only takes normal size SD cards.
You can buy micro SD cards almost anywhere that has regular sized SD cards and they typically come with an adapter. You have a tiny SD card inside of a normal SD card and you insert that into your camera. Then when you want to take content off of your camera, you take out the large adapter and pull the micro SD out of there and stick that in your laptop. It's not as much of a hassle as it sounds
which one you prefer 13 or 15.6"
Just bought one of these and was still checking out others during the return period until I saw this. thanks, my search is over. I love this thing and I now feel more confident that I made the right choice!
Yeah I love mine! I edit all of my videos on this channel and others with it. No problems yet 😎
can this play games?
Finally a review for my HP Spectre 15 inch Spectre! I usually try to watch reviews on tech stuff before I buy anything expense but couldn't find a video out there! I saw this laptop at Best buy and after seeing the display, design, feeling how sturdy it was, and the specs (not much of a computer person) but needed it for my new job and realized it was more than capable of doing the job for me (unfortunately not literally ) I bought it. Now I've been looking for videos just to confirm I've made a good purchase ( I'm weird like that. And to convince my wife about it too lol) and I finally found one! Lol I've had issues with the speakers not working after disconnecting my Bluetooth headphones. But other than that no real complaints! Please make a 3 month, 6 month follow up review if you keep it for that long! Subscribing right now!
Thanks for watching, Eric! I'll definitely make follow up videos to let you all know how I like this laptop after 3 and 6 months!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks, Mike!
Right ! lol
Eric, would you say more about the speaker problem. Saw this computer today and am intending to buy it this weekend. Saw mention of the top 2 speakers not working and thought it might be a driver problem. What was your fix? Love the look!
Sp 4 months later man is it still going strong? Tossing up between one of these or a macbook
My original HP Spectre X360 is still going strong. Using it right now... and no need to upgrade/update to the gem cut. Nice to see the progress though. Thanks - watching from London.
Thanks for watching!! That's the problem with HP premium laptops... They last so long! I just upgraded from my 5 yr old HP Envy and it still runs like Usain Bolt
Yea I bought 2 of them in 2016..still running beautiful.. No problems.. Still fast... 2021 might upgrade.. 😂😂😂
The laptop may be too flashy for people but I think it's kinda hot.
Bro?
@@fumes4030 Yeah bro?
Just bought mine yesterday and paid for next day shipping because I’m honestly too excited to wait for it. Great review!
@Jarquisha Hollings I bought mine recently too! It’s really good😍
I bought one too should be here tomorrow 😄
I've never put a video on 0.75x and have it sound normal before
SlapNDash holy shit your right
Should get your ears checked.
Wow that is crazy!
😂😂😂😂😂
Lol, I've just watched this in 1.25x and then I read this comment
Great review, just thought I'd mention that the speakers are not made by B&O the sound panel is designed by B&O. My comment is not a criticism or meant to be negative in anyway. I really enjoyed your review and you provided a lot of great detail. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the correction, Andrew. I appreciate it! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
Finally!!!! Someone else who uses a number pad!
Great Video presentation, I just bought mine [the 15 inch] a week ago and already really love it. Now I got to find out if I can get two facial recognitions [ wife and I] entered in ,I already have mine, but now the wife wants hers too. You have a great speaking voice , keep up the good work!
Thank you for the great review. Best Buy has this as a deal of the day for $1149 w/ 512gb drive and 16gb RAM
hOW long you think this deal will last? It is as deal of the day since yesterday... What is the normal price for this laptop?
I'm glad you enjoyed my video! Dang! I need to return my laptop and re-buy it!! That's a great deal!
The Deal of the Day is over but they have the dark ash silver for $1399 which is $200 off the regular price of $1599. The isn't available anymore.
You don't need to return it. Just do the price match and BB will give you the difference in price
I bought an HP X360 13 in Sept 2018. I only got ot use it for a day before the track pad started to break. It would stay stuck in the "right click pressed" position. Then the wifi started to trip out. Sometime it would stay connected for hours. At times it would drop out every 5 to 1-minutes. Then the screen started (the lcd itself) started to stick out of the metal casing. Getting dislodged when I write on the touch screen with the included pen. I bought it from the HP Website in the US. It spent 4 months in the service center. Never buying another HP again. Disclaimer: I bought the unit from the US and took it overseas. I needed to return in the US, I didnt have a chance to do so within the 30 day return period.
I bought this 1 month ago.
11/10 would recommend, 100% worth the money.
Did you have any issues with overheating? I'm thinking of getting the 15 inch gtx 1650 version , If I'm using it for college and casual gaming will it be worth it?
How is the 4k editing on this? I have the last year i7 MX150 graphics one and it can barely edit small 4k clips but it's choppy. I'm assuming the 2 extra cores and better graphics card will do alot better. Lmk. Great review.
Thanks for this review. Just stumbled on this channel as I was researching a new laptop and really appreciate the honest opinion. Just pulled the trigger on one of these bad boys.
Doesn't matter who you are, the thing you end up plugging in the most is the power cord, they undermined their own design by not putting the power input on one of those diagonal corners which isn't a bad idea for reducing cord visibility....
Very good point
yeah, like who gives a shit that the power button is on the point, you just come regularly to press on it no matter where it is. but cord at the point will really help with messiness
actually, you're able to charge this laptop using the thunderbolt port just an fyi
Probably this isn't common but our internet upstairs gives the best signal when the laptop is almost flush with the wall as it sits on the desk so wouldn't work for me. But for everyone else it would be a great idea!
@@ibdigitalmarketing3207 I wish someone would explain how that is done and with what adapter that is as fast as the stock charger. Amazon lists some AC adapters but they say an error message comes on every time you plug in and that they take longer to charge. Good for quick travel trips though. HP has a travel charger but looks almost as clunky but probably not so bad if traveling.
Thank you for a fantastic & thorough review! I’ve always been an Apple user, but PC devices have really been coming out with some impressive designs and features. I do agree that web cam does need some improvements, however all and all the HP spectre looks sweet 👌🏼
Thank you for your kind feedback!
I am really excited to use this laptop and see how it holds up over 3-4 years. MacBooks have always had amazing build quality and I'm hoping the Spectre can go toe to toe with Apple. We'll see!
Awesome review. I just bought this laptop for my kid going to college. It is a little heavy, but it will be the only thing she will need for 4 years and probably even into grad school. Now I worry it will get stolen~
I have this laptop and have been quite happy with it overall but have you had any issues trying to cast media to an external screen or chromecast?
I haven't tried Chromecast yet with this laptop. Do you get a black screen? When I use OBS (screen recording software) it originally showed a black screen because this laptop has 2 GPUs. I fixed the problem by opening the folder where the OBS application was; right clicking; and selecting open with the Intel internal GPU.
Hey what about expandability in terms of RAM and SSD? I'm thinking of getting the 8gb version and increase the ram later on.
Aadhar Gupta I heard RAM was saudered in via Lisa from MobileTechReviews. My question is is the video memory upgradable?
I just watched this review and ordered this laptop. :) So excited! Thank you for the helpful information.
Brigitte Cartrette I just ordered too!
Really like this review actually definitely subscribing
Thank you!!! I am really glad you liked this. Thank you for watching and subscribing!
I bought one Christmas 2019. Love it!!! Fab lap top machine!!! Great review👍👍👍
Loved this review!!! Best laptops in 2019 so far?
Thanks for your kind comment! I'm really glad you liked my video!!
I've been waiting for this video to get mine
Thanks for watching! Enjoy your laptop!
thank you for the video. HP is replacing my x2 for this because of screen flickering and I'm excited but I saw a few bad reviews on BestBuy related to flickering again. Did you have any issues with this or any other issues after a windows update?
Thanks for watching! No issues here yet
Just got this laptop for my Birthday! I love it! Great review!
When i saw the 13 inch version i just loved it but i wished if it had the primary number keys, traditional ports and dedicated graphics. Now I'm so happy i think I've already decided to buy this 15 inch version. Thanks for the video
Wow thanks i was perturbed by not knowing ehat the light in the left side gem cut was! NOW i know tha ks a lot
Thank you for showing us the webcam quality too!!!
Same as noble neon and thanks! I found this video very helpful!
Thank you for reviewing the Spectre. I bought it last night. I thought it was expensive, but I need a powerful computer to handle the Agency Management System for work. I feel better about spending the money now.
Great review.
I enjoy your pace and that you don't talk too fast.
Very thoughtful and thorough.
Thank you. Subscribed.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for your helpful review. How do you compare the hp spectre with the microsoft surface book. which one to buy. i need 15 inch screen.
I can understand now why the power port for this latest model is no longer a USB-C port as in the previous models. This is because they have been claims worldwide about the USB-Type C port physically breaking down after many plug ins/outs like myself. Based on my experience, I have to send my 2017 model for repair twice so far as HP has to replace the whole motherboard in order to replace my USB-C charging port.
I bought this! It was on sale for a great price at Best Buy for 1399.99!
Adrian Perez double check if it was the mx150 or if it was the gtx 1050
Very helpful information... looking at the Spectre for my next laptop... Well done!
Hi, Mike would you buy this HP Spectre x360 or the new HP Envy/x360?
That depends on your budget and what you are looking to do! If you want a powerhouse with better CPU, GPU, and RAM, then you should go with the spectre. If you are on a tighter budget and just need a laptop for everyday use (i.e. you are not an engineer or film maker), then the Envy is a great laptop. I always suggest chromebooks as well because most people forget they exist. If the majority of what you do is just on the internet, they are a fantastic cheap option too. To summarize though, I love my spectre x360 and would recommend it to anyone if they can afford it and have a use for it! Thanks for watching!
@@MikeOBrienMedia is it compatible with windows Hello Facial recognition
H Ab that should be available
I just order mine, I receive it tomorrow...its awesome with 1TB in storage and its a 10th generation icore7, plus I only paid $1600 for it brand new; because, I caught a sale.
Hey Mike, how would you compare this with the Lenovo Yoga C930?
Just saw your video tonight as I am now trying to decide between this laptop or the HP Envy. What are the differences between to two?
Just bought this for college. So excited
Yours is the best review i saw in youtube for HP Spectre x360. Thanks for the video. I hope i will be able to use 3ds max and vray fine in this
Nice Mike, you just convinced me! 👍👌
Glad you liked my video! Enjoy your laptop!!
I think you convinced me on which laptop to get. Good information on the review
An excellent, honest and no nonsense review. Well done.
Thank you!!
I wish they didnt go full Lamborghini on the design.
goat Perfect description
@FRODO SWAGGINS Thank you if they come out with a new one in june-Agust ill buy it I need a new laptop for college
LV style I would say. I thought I could live with it. But ended up returning, could not live with that jewelry-like design, sharp edges and ridiculous top and bottom bezels.
I love that they went full Lamborghini
Well if they don't challenge the design meta laptops will forever look the same.. gotta spice it up sometime..
Very informative,just what i need👍🏻
Thank for the review man. I'm waiting for the version with AMOLED screen (which is supposedly coming next month) to buy it.
Thanks for watching! I haven't heard about the AMOLED screen but this one is already so nice, I couldn't even imagine how it could look better.
The AMOLED display will likely be awesome, but note that it will only be an option on the Core i7-8565U/MX150 version, NOT the Core i7-8570H/1050 Ti Max-Q version.
@@MarkCoppock42 oh I thought it would be the other way around, since it will be their top of the line. Anyways, if not, then I'll wait for another manufacturer to throw an AMOLED on a 15" with decent graphic card 🤷♂️. Dell and Asus will be doing it too.
Mark Coppock really? The Amoled will only be for the lower end graphics? That completely takes the decision off my hands. Can’t get it. No need to wait then. :( thanks for the tip
@@JoelRemix I really doubt that. The new AMOLED display will have higher RGB and sRGB color fidelity and will be geared to the content creator; so it makes sense to pair with the higher end configuration with the 1050 and 6 cores CPU. I haven't seen anything online that says it will be paired with the lower end config.
Great, definitely getting this laptop
good work
Thank you for watching! I hope you like your new laptop!!
Thank you for taking the time to review this.
You're quite welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video!
Thanks but I'm still putting the sticker
would have been nice to see it ;p
Thank you for this review. The best laptop review I have found.
Man you are good. Thank you for a great review
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your positive comment! It means a lot
ive plugged in a mac charger into the usb c port and it charges my 15" gem cut albeit slower because it was the 29w wall adapter, but it definitely charged
Yeah I think you can use the thunderbolt port to charge if you have a docking station as well. I wish they just made the charging port a usb-C though so you had another port on the left side. Right now, if you want to plug in a USB, all three are on the right. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeOBrienMedia Very good and detailed review, thanks Mike! Just want your help with buying a docking station for this laptop, what would be the best compatible one? I was thinking of HP Spectre travel dock or HP Type-C dock ... what do you think?
I almost bought that same one. Depends on what you're trying to do, but that's probably a really good one
as much as I love these HP laptops, the glare is so crazy that I can't see anything but my own reflection just like in a mirror. very hard to work...
Thanks, l just bought this and was worried whether I had made the right choice. Now I am reassured I made the right choice. Does it have a blue light filter? I use my computers at night with the house light off so as to not disturb others so the back light will come in handy.
Thanks for the review!! I've been waiting for months for someone to review this beast of a laptop. Just subbed to the channel. Awesome work!
Any chance we could see some gaming benchmarks? (I know it isnt a gaming laptop, per se, but it definitely can do some gaming!)
Thanks! I was actually waiting for a review too haha but then I just decided to buy it and review it myself since I have a tech review channel. I am glad you liked this video! I don't have any gaming benchmarks for you yet though :( I haven't tried any games on it
@@MikeOBrienMedia Its all good! I'm sure its in line with other laptops of the same spec anyway. Glad you are enjoying the machine!
Excellent overview. Thank you.
i just bought this laptop and the pen came with a battery
Mine came with a pen and small charging cable! 😲🤔
I remember when I was called a conspiracy theorists for covering my Web cam.
I liked that you played my morning jacket!!
They're touring this summer. Hoping for a new album 🙏
Mike O'Brien yeah I'm glad they are and hope to see them again this year!Also, I hope so too!!
Great video what is the difference between the 13 inch and the 15 inch
Thank you very much.. i bought this model a week ago and feel that it was expensive then after your review a believed that it worth the money. but regarding the private screen mode i could not find it on the 4k model...or is it only for the FHD model ??
Thanks for watching! It is an expensive laptop, but I think the engineering behind this one definitely shows. You are paying for the performance quality and aesthetics moreso than the brand
Hi I purchased HP x360 Spectre 15 touch with 4k display and it has no sure view privacy screen. Very disappointing. Did you opt in for the sure view integrated privacy screen? I had no such option to chose at customizing my order.
مرحبا .. اعتقد مضى على التعليق وقت كفاية يخليني اسألك .. كيف اداء اللابتوب معك من فضلك؟ نوعا ما حسيته لابتوب احلامي .. هو المطلوب .. قوي ومرن في التحكم .. لكن متخوفه من حرارة المعالج وازعاج المروحه .. ايش المميز والسيئ فيه؟ وهل تنصحني فيه او بغيره؟
Hopefully I'll be purchasing mine's by November just in time for the holidays.
Hi Mike, Thank you ever so much for your great, thorough so helpful review! It helped me deciding what to Purchase! I as a professional photographer, having a laptop like this one with 3 fan options mode is very important! Thanks a million for your so helpful review!!
Thank you for your kind comment! I really appreciate it!!
Hi. I also ordered this hp spectre laptop, but now the 2020 model. Unfortunately this time the leather case is not included. You mentioned in this video that you would buy a different one for your laptop. My question is that if you still have the original one can i have it? you tell me the price.....by the way i stay in Thailand, where are you from?
Hi nice review Mike! I have a quick query i am confused between spectre 360 15 and Dell inspiron 15 7586 laptop. Could you please advise which one should I go with.
They're both excellent laptops. Personally, I prefer the look and features of the Spectre. Thanks for watching!
This wuld be great for my graphic design.. Probably to expensive for me though haha.. Living in the bay area sucks
Beautiful hp will be my next purchase I really like the design and colors.
Hey what about the expandability in terms of internals? Can ram and SSD be upgraded?
Great video! Just ordered mine 🤙
Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for this one.
Thanks for watching! Do you think you're going to buy this laptop?
mike o'brien outstanding hp spectre x360 youtube video overall 101%. between hp spectre x360 3 sizes 1. 14 2. 15 3. 16 which order is battery life longevity ??? can you list hours of each size ??? i did all my homework/research & did purchase hp spectre x360 15.6" which did arrive today.
It actually can charge through usbc. At 3:35 you talk about the barrel port plug. I just bought a usbc 60W super slim charger and it’s great because of how portable it is, over the stock barrel port charger the laptop comes with.
Best laptop I ever owned and I work IT.
Good to hear!! I agree with you Joey
Just thought you should know, USB C has a max out put of 100 watts meaning it would not be capable of supplying correct power to the laptop. The XPS 15 has a barrel connector as well because it needs 130 watts which USB C can't offer.
Yeah I understand the limitations. The power pack supplies much more power and can charge the laptop quicker. I was just thinking that if they charged with a USB-C, then we would have another USB port (which would be nice), the charging cable/block could be smaller, and it would be on the opposite side (right now they are all on the right). It is really a small complaint, I know, but there weren't many other negatives I could mention about this laptop. Thanks for watching and commenting, Plump Cat!
I am not sure but isn't it the case that you can still charge it via USB-C, just at a slower speed than with the original charger?
Myself looking forward to the model with the 15-inch OLED (still 4k) display, hoping the additional price for it will not be too high. Should be available from Q2/2019 on.
@@drivefive yes it is totally possible to charge using just USB C, it will just be slower and won't be able to charge the laptop it your doing any intensive work like photo and video editing.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I agree that it would be a nice use of real estate, but there is a USB-C port with charging capabilities if you wanted to go get a usb-C charger, I like that I have the option to pick up a smaller charge brick for travel but can still have the 90W charging with the barrel charger for quick top ups between classes. Had this laptop for 3 months now and I love it.
Thank you for the awesome review, love it!
Well, the power source is big because it's 150w. You need that kind of power for the 45w 6 core processor. The USB type c on the other side can also be used to charge the laptop but only at 90w so all performance wont be there, because of the lack of power needed.
Would you recommend this model for those in Digital Media & Design work? I need a new machine that can handle running Ai, Pr, Ps, Ae, Dr etc. and the Internet...something that can easily run at least 3 Adobe programs simultaneously. My previous machines have been gifted Dell Inspirons. My machines have struggled to keep up with the demands of my work, and I've never owned a Mac. I'm looking for something that can support me as I leave University and move into the working world. Thanks in advance for any reply, informative review!!
I'm in the same position as you. Yet noone has answered any questions about using it for graphic design. Also it has to be convertible (drawing illustrations in tablet mode). If you now something, please let me know :)
Did you get this model how is it working for you?
Where can I buy this laptop, and what's the storage count ? Also, how does this compare to Samsung's Notebook 5 2019 Edition as far as the price, and features?
I bought this laptop and the pen came with a battery for my computer. I also got a leather case with mine. One negative I had, I wanted the Poseidon Blue but they were not selling it in the 15 inch at the Best Buy I was shopping at.
Great Review, loved your Presentation. In your opinion, COMPARED to an APPLE MACBOOK PRO 2018, which one would you Rather have and which is more Powerful?
Abdul Jalil I would rather have this. I have experienced both and hands down, this machine is a better value and more powerful, I believe, with a better gpu.
Just bought this badgirl (:
Benjamin S. L. Gonzales how is it performing? I’m struggling to choose between this and the envy x360
@@phyozan8045 I have this computer and I honestly think the spectre is great! The latest processor is i7 10th gen and runs smoothly! It is 360 degrees and also comes with the HP Tilt Pen
Xaitzy how long does your battery last? What screen did you go with? I’ve heard 4K screens reduce battery life
@@ulis8987 it last about 7 hours average but if you tinkle with the battery settings a bit it can go up to 10
I just ordered it today so excited!!!
What about the SD card slot? Have u used it? I have the 13 inch 128gb & want to add memory with sd card? Any suggestions? Ty. Great review too. I like my laptop a lot.
Yeah I use micro SD card slots all the time. Honestly though, I would recommend just dumping unnecessary items onto and external hard drive. You can get a Seagate 2TB one for under $60. If you really want an SD card though, I've plugged 128GB micro SD cards in many times. SanDisk works best for me
@@MikeOBrienMedia thank u. Appreciate it. Hard drive is 👍.
Can we use memory card or the 13.5 doesn’t have memory slot
Excellent review
Hi Mike O'Brien,
Is it a good choice if I will be ruining DAW- music software?
Best review so far
Thanks! That's what I love to hear!! I'm glad you enjoyed this video
you're awseome I love ur vids and i am for sure in love with this labtop
Thank you for your kind comment and thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for an excellent review. I just got one and am liking it a lot. The fingerprint reader works fine for me.
Thank you!! I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Before anyone buys this laptop, I would recommend you go to Best Buy and try it first. The HP Spectre with the Nvidia 1050 dedicated graphics GPU was my top contender as a mobile workstation for 4k video editing... until I tried it. I wanted to try out the keyboard and get feel for the weight of the device before I ordered the one I want from HP. The trackpad was TERRIBLE! I was floored. I have heard other reviewers say precision drivers are preferred over synaptic drivers, but I didn't get why until I could see it for myself. It let me know precision drivers in the trackpad is a MUST for me.
For those who don't have access to a Best Buy or the time to go, I would watch Windows Central review of the Spectre x360 13. In it, they do a side-by-side comparison of the trackpad with a Microsoft precision trackpad. If you're a visual learner like me, it can be very useful.
To be clear, I'm not saying don't get the device. It wasn't the right fit for me, but it may still be for you. It is cheaper than other similarly spec'd laptops, but it is still an expensive device. You should make sure the compromises are ones you can live with for a number of years. The trackpad may not bother you at all. You may be okay with getting an external mouse.
The other thing to consider is the weight. It's 4.81lbs if you get the high-end GPU and more powerful CPU. As a laptop, that's not very heavy; in tablet mode, it's a tank! Lol. It limits the versatility of the device, in my opinion, making it really only best in laptop/tent mode or use the tablet flat on a table. The Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 is about 4.5lbs, so it has the same issue. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 has the wonderful feature of being able to remove the tablet, but it has an ultrabook CPU rather than a H-series processor.
My frontrunner is the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Extreme. I'm a writer, so the keyboard makes me droooooooool. It's not a 2-in-1, but it does fold flat/180°, which I appreciate over the traditional clamshell design. I wish it had a full size keyboard, like the HP Spectre, but it's not a deal breaker for me. It is for my sister though, so she's looking at the LG gram 15.
Is this a good one for 4k video editing ?
How long do you expect the i5 version (13")to last in every day life? Going to buy it for office tasks and I want it to last several years.. Too expensive to die after 12 months
Rico Mayer probably invest in the i7 8750H model, as the best cpus last longest, which is obvious. However, for office tasks the i5 will still be quick and more than enough.
I have an older model of this laptop and have been thinking about upgrading soon. The only thing I'm kind of disappointed about is the charging port is no longer a USB-C port like the model I have. On one hand I like that it frees up a USB-C port, but on the other I kind of wish they just added one and kept the USB-C charging so that when I'm at my desk I'm docked through a single cable, but when I'm on the go I have an extra port. This new model I'd have to plug in my USB-C dock and the power supply instead of being able to plug in one cable like I do now, which I love.
Really it's a minor annoyance but I really thought it was the coolest thing being able to plug in a single cable and be good to go.
I'm pretty sure you actually can charge this with USB-C. It just won't charge as quickly
I'm starting school this week and need a laptop. Would you recommend this one for school work?
Go to the hp websites, they are having black Friday deals
Hello.
Is HP Spectre good for software engineer and architecture?
Great work sir
Appreciate!
Your voice triggered my cortana!
Subscribed thank you for the review
Very interested in this laptop. How are the fans with streaming, surfing the net or other light use, do they stay quiet?
You can adjust the intensity in the thermal profile. When you Max it out, they can be pretty loud, but the laptop never even gets warm then
Base on my own experience...NO! Loud and did not even cools down....and eventually DIED.
Get one and see yourself!