HP Envy Spectre XT

173 reviews

Dec, 2024

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portability (26)
design (24)
keyboard (20)

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screen (12)
energy (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 173 reviews of HP Envy Spectre XT. 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. Reviewers really like the size and design. The portability and usability also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the energy efficiency and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Envy Spectre XT is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Envy Spectre XT

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of HP Envy Spectre XT from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and design. The usability and performance are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the battery.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for HP Envy Spectre XT

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of HP Envy Spectre XT from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the keyboard and portability are generally positive. The size and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical reviews about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Paul Lamkin (techradar.com)

HP Envy Spectre XT review

New Spectre is HP's top-end Ultrabook

May, 2012

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HP Spectre XT review

Can the HP Spectre XT beat a MacBook?

Meaty sound ; Great build ; Good battery life

Tricky touchpad ; Screen could be better

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Expert review by : Hunter Skipworth (pocket-lint.com)

HP Envy Spectre XT pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

HP has announced a whole heap of Ultrabooks at its Global Influencers conference in Shanghai. By far the sweetest piece of kit there has to be the new

May, 2012

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Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

Compaq v3000 Notebook

The notebooks in the Compaq v3000 series combine clever design with mobile performance. The 14” widescreen notebooks are equipped with dual-core processors offering different processor speeds. The RAM is also variable from 512 MB to 2 GB. The surface...

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

HP Spectre XT Ultrabook : HP Spectre XT Ultrabook 13-2100ea

Yes finally a HP unit I know its taken 18 months since their last offering but at last they have reverted to their original PR agency and so review items have started to become available to be tested, here a rather nice Ultrabook.

tHE HP Spectre XT Ultrabook 13-2100ea measures 31x22x1cm. The last measurement is the thickness at the front and it increases to 1.5cm at the rear. The unit weights 1410grams. It is silver grey in colour apart from the screen surround which is black...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (reghardware.co.uk)

HP Spectre XT 13in Ivy Bridge Ultrabook review

The Spectre XT is HP's third shot at an Ultrabook in less than six months. The gleaming Gorilla Glass livery of the original 14-inch Spectre [1] was both eye-catching and rugged, but it was also very expensive and quite a bit heavier than you'd expect...

There’s some room for improvement on battery life, but the more I used it the more I found myself liking the Spectre XT. It’s slim, light, fast, and – by Ultrabook standards – competitively priced. If I were HP I’d quit now while I was ahead and forget...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

HP Envy Spectre XT (nb-13-2006tu) Ultrabook

HP Envy Spectre XT review: a good looking Ultrabook that would kill if it had a better screen and a quieter cooling fan

Very fast SSD ; Dual-band Wi-Fi ; Comfortable keyboard

Noisy ; Reflective screen and narrow vertical viewing angles ; Creaky hinges

HP's Envy Spectre XT looks and feels almost like a premium Ultrabook -- it's small, light and easy to carry on a daily basis. It's quite a noisy unit though and it could use a much better (and less glossy screen). We love its keyboard though, as well...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

HP Mini 210 (NB-210-1017TU_01) netbook

A 10in HP netbook with plenty of style

Long battery life, easily upgradeable, excellent keyboard, smooth and responsive touchpad

Space for 3G module but no option for it, gets noticeably warm, no 802.11n WiFi, only 1GB RAM

HP's HP Mini 210 (NB-210-1017TU_01) netbook is stylish, comfortable to use and easy to upgrade. Although it has standard specifications, its look and feel are very different to most netbooks', and it's a much more refined product than the netbook it...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Jesse Sutton (goodgearguide.com.au)

Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv6113TX Entertainment Notebook PC (RE128PA)

Following the trend towards slim, stylish notebooks, HP has released the latest addition to their media oriented Pavilion line. The Pavilion Entertain...

Great performance, Media remote

Battery life, Screen design

HP has done a nice job at creating a good all-round user experience with the Entertainment PC range and this machine is no exception. The performance is much better than the dv2000 family we've looked at earlier but the battery life could do with a boost.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

HP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboard

The HP Envy Spectre XT is a solid contender, with a comfortable keyboard and touchpad, an attractive design and top-notch performance. The one downside is less-than-stellar battery life.

Attractive, well-built design ; Very solid performance ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad ; Two-year warranty

Short battery life ; Unimpressive audio

The Envy Spectre XT is a good Ultrabook on its own, and an even better one when you consider how HP improved upon the already-appealing Envy 14 Spectre. A refined, responsive touchpad, even brisker performance and a more palatable price make this a...

Sep, 2012

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