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HP Spectre Folio (13.3-inch, 2018)

HP Spectre Folio (13.3-inch, 2018)
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alaScore 89

56 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of HP Spectre Folio (13.3-inch, 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and battery are overall positive. The screen and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the energy efficiency, while many are critical about the sound and touchpad.

design, usability, screen, battery, portability

price, performance, keyboard, touchpad, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Spectre Folio (13.3-inch, 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (techradar.com)

HP Spectre Folio review

 

While the HP Spectre Folio is certainly a nicely-put together device, with a design that HP describes as “modern vintage meets technology,” is it really that revolutionary? At the launch event, HP boasted that the Spectre Folio “basically has no...

Stunning design Impressive build quality Silent Lovely screen Stylus included

Very expensive Speakers aren’t great Battery life isn’t as long as promised.

The HP Folio Spectre is a gorgeously-designed convertible laptop that looks – and feels – incredibly premium. That’s just as well, really, as the price tag is just as luxurious.

Jan, 2019
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Expert review by : Joe Osborne (techradar.com)

Hands on: HP Spectre Folio review

 

What's old is new again

Beautiful design ; Stylus included ; Excellent display ; Fantastic drawing experience

Changing use modes feels wonky ; Awfully pricey ; Keyboard and touchpad aren't great

The HP Spectre Folio attempts to make a tried-and-true 2-in-1 laptop design new again, and we’re quite impressed by its appearance and drawing experience as well as battery life claims, but we’re left wondering just who this laptop is for – and...

Oct, 2018
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TechAdvisor Recommended

Expert review by : Mike Jennings (techadvisor.co.uk)

HP Spectre Folio

 

Hybrid laptop tend to be either too expensive or under-powered but has HP managed to balance the two with the Spectre Folio? Find out in our full review.

Mar, 2019
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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (stuff.tv)

HP Spectre Folio review

 

HP's leather-clad hybrid laptop is a stunner, but can it succeed in practice?

Luxurious leather-clad design ; Smooth, intuitive movement options ; Fantastic 1080p touchscreen ; Responsive in day-to-day computing tasks

Low-power processor can’t handle complex work ; Shallow keyboard won’t suit everyone

Stunning design, great ergonomics and a stonking screen, but not a huge amount of power for the price

Feb, 2019
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Expert review by : Katie Collins (cnet.co.uk)

HP's leather-clad Spectre Folio is one classy notebook

 

This is one for the sophisticated laptop connoisseur.

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IT Pro Recommended

Expert review by : Mike Jennings (itpro.co.uk)

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na review: Blockbuster battery life

 

HP's leather-clad laptop looks great and has a stonking screen – but it's hindered by a weedy CPU

Luxurious leather design; Superb 1080p screen quality; Responsive in general-purpose apps; Spectacular battery life

Low-power, dual-core CPU; Shallow keyboard; Reasonably expensive

The HP Spectre Folio looks fantastic, thanks to its leather exterior, and it’s satisfying to use in its tablet, media and laptop modes. The screen is brilliant, the battery life shames rivals and the CPU can easily handle day-to-day computing tasks....

Feb, 2019
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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: HP Spectre Folio has leather but it’s also a serious convertible laptop November 15th, 2018 | by Alfred Siew PC 0 The Spectre Folio looks go

 

The leather feels good on the HP Spectre Folio, but the much-hyped laptop has a user-friendly, practical design as well.

Nov, 2018
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Expert review by (engadget.com)

HP Spectre Folio review: This leather PC means business

 

The Spectre Folio is unlike any notebook we've seen before. Its leather case looks and feels luxurious, and its convertible hinge is a step above the competition. While there's room for improvement, it's a solid stab at making an entirely new type of...

Leather case looks attractive and feels luxurious ; Convertible hinge is smooth and easy to use ; Excellent keyboard and mouse ; Built-in LTE is truly useful ; Great battery life

Screen could pop open and get damaged as you’re opening it ; Speakers are awful

The idea of a leather computer is crazy, and it's even crazier to think that HP is the company that risked building it. But it turns out the company is onto something. Even if you're not interested in buying the Folio though, it proves to the PC world...

Nov, 2018
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Expert review by : Jordan Minor (cnet.com)

YouTube TV Review

 

Excellent lineup of sports, news, and entertainment channels ; Impressive viewing features for sports fans ; Robust and easy-to-use DVR features ; Intuitive interface ; Supports three simultaneous streams per account by default ; Excellent add-ons

Expensive ; Lacks most SportsNet and all Bally Sports RSNs

Even as its price continues to rise, YouTube TV remains a top option for cord-cutters thanks to excellent DVR tools, expansive channel variety, and terrific sports features.

Dec, 2024
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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

HP SPECTRE FOLIO REVIEW: MORE LAPTOPS SHOULD BE WRAPPED IN LEATHER

 

There'sThere's nothing really quite like HP's new Spectre Folio. For the past few years, the concept of a “laptop” has been constant. There are the traditional, clamshell designs, which are largely derivative of Apple's MacBook Air design. There are...

Unique design and leather finish Flexible hinge Great battery life and solid performance

16:9 screen is dated and cramped for productivity work Speakers are tinny Trackpad is horrible

Jan, 2019
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