HP Spectre 13

Impossibly thin and light ; Top-notch looks ; Powerful hardware ; Not a bad price

Light on ports ; Second-rate trackpad

Positioned to compete with the likes of the Dell XPS 13 and the MacBook Pro, the HP Spectre 13 is pricier than the former, more affordable than the latter and more attractive than both.

Tasteful glitz and glam ; Tactile keyboard ; Bright and contrast-rich screen ; Wonderful keyboard

Sizzling running temperatures ; Below average battery life ; Spongy trackpad

The HP Spectre claims the title of the 'world's thinnest laptop,' but the real story here is its impressive design and top-notch specs.

Superb design ; USB-C-ness ; So light

Only a Full HD display ; Feels slightly flimsy ; No backlit keyboard

Truly striking design and high-quality build, more power than you might expect, good screen

Loud fans kick in at the drop of a hat, limited connections, battery life worse than some rivals

Quality, quality, quality with a side order of shiny gold hot pants is the HP Spectre 13's way. Whereas other recent HP laptops have made a great impression with their price, this one wants to make its design presence the appeal.

Gorgeous, lightweight design ; Superb performance ; Excellent keyboard

Poor battery life ; Expensive ; Mediocre SSD read speeds

Thinner than a MacBook Pro and elegantly designed, the HP Spectre 13 is still up there with the very best of the ultraportables. It’s pricey at £1,400 but this is a laptop that, not only looks the bee’s knees, but also has the performance capabilities...

The HP Spectre 13 is desperate to appear a laptop of the future, and that comes with substantial pros and cons. Its supreme portability is quite wonderful, and while its design may polarise, it certainly is fancy. There's substance too, with a...

Super-thin – you’ll barely notice it in your bag ; Power, storage, battery life – it’s a petite performance champ ; We could type for days on that keyboard

Touchpad trouble ; So-so screen compared to the MacBook ; The bling thing

The thinnest laptop in the world isn’t a one-trick pony; HP’s crammed a lot of power into the Spectre’s tiny frame. It’s not quite “move over MacBook”, but it comes close.

It won't break any speed records, but the HP Spectre 13 is a smart, attractive Ultrabook that can give Apple's MacBook Air a run for its money. The HP's slimline design, high-quality display and reasonable battery life help ensure that it earns its...