HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and battery. The performance and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews about the reliability and price are different. Many are negative about the sound 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 Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

57% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of HP Spectre x360 13 (13.3-inch, 2016) Series from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the keyboard. The performance is also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability and screen.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Adam Speight (trustedreviews.com)

HP Spectre x360 13 Review | Trusted Reviews

HP has been “the other one” for premium laptops for some time. Does the HP Spectre x360 13 finally have the secret sauce to become a true contender?

Gorgeous 4K display;Perfect mix of productivity and portability;Improved keyboard and trackpad;Premium build quality

Below average battery life;Slightly dated design

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

HP Spectre x360 13 (2016) review

HP's flagship 2-in-1 laptop goes ultra-thin with style

Ultra-thin and light styling ; Snappy keyboard ; Long-lasting and quick-charging battery

Lacks SD card reader ; Especially thick bottom bezel

The 2016 HP Spectre x360 is practically an all-new laptop, and better in every way. It has a slimmer, more premium design, it's faster and it's one of the longest-lasting machines we’ve ever tested.

Feb, 2018

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HP Spectre review

The 'world's thinnest laptop' sets a gold standard

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.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

HP Spectre x360 13 review: Convertible champion

Is this the best convertible laptop - i.e. one with a 360-degree hinge - that money can buy? HP gets the basics right, while the spec is top notch too

Great deep-action keyboard ; Very small footprint ; Strong 360-degree hinge ; Excellent build quality

Lacks the in-body stylus stashing of some new models

This is one of the best convertible laptops money can buy. It's the one to get if you value a high-quality keyboard and a small-footprint design that fits into smaller bags easily.

Mar, 2021

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

HP Spectre x360 (2016) preview: OLED ace might be the best looking laptop ever

The original Spectre x360 saw HP assert its strengths in the laptop market. It was, and is, one great looking, great functioning laptop . For 2016 it's gone one better for the refresh by incorporating a 13.3-inch OLED panel into the design.

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.co.uk)

HP Spectre x360 review (late 2016): HP's best hybrid hangs onto its last USB port

Like the new MacBook laptops, the HP Spectre x360 sacrifices ports for a thinner body.

The new HP Spectre x360 is a durable, stylish and light machine with a comfortable keyboard, touchpad, long battery life and a crisp backflipping touchscreen. Extras include excellent speakers, USB-C charging and Windows Hello face login.

Only one full-size USB port. No HDMI output or SD card slot. The fan is noisy and spins up frequently. The size tradeoff doesn't justify the missing features.

The new HP Spectre x360 is an excellent laptop with a lot to offer in a small package, but it's only incrementally better than the previous model, and leaves out some useful features.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.co.uk)

HP Spectre x360 (2016) review: My favorite backflipping laptop

Now available in both 13- and 15-inch models, the Spectre x360 is one of our top picks for a thin-and-light Windows laptop.

Two years running, the HP Spectre x360 offers incredible value for the money. Its slim, premium aluminum frame houses a speedy processor, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, plenty of full-size ports, a beautiful touchscreen and a surprising amount of...

While attractive, it's a little chunkier than some of the competition. The glossy screen can generate distracting reflections -- the price you pay for touch -- and the 15-inch model's speakers sound muddy.

If you're looking for a full-featured Windows laptop with major bang for the buck, the HP Spectre x360 is it.

Apr, 2016

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HP Spectre x360 (13-inch) review

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The sleek HP Spectre x360 may look like a laptop James Bond would use, and the specs are pretty thrilling too. But Which? tests reveal what it's like to use day to day. Read on to find out whether this convertible laptop has a sufficient battery life...

Nov, 2016

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HP Spectre 13 (2016) review

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The HP Spectre 13's shiny copper keyboard frame and backlit keyboard are hallmarks of a top-of-the-range ultrabook. But is it worth the eye-watering price tag? We put it through our tough tests to find out.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

HP Spectre 13 (2017) review

Like a ballet dancer who's also a bodybuilder, the Spectre 13 is more power than it looks.

Beautiful design ; Excellent performance ; Solid battery life for most tasks ; Extremely thin and light ; Very good keyboard

Thin chassis sacrifices some rigidity ; Touchpad isn’t Microsoft Precision compatible

The HP Spectre 13 has been significantly redesigned, adding in a touch display in the same ultrathin chassis, and updating to eighth-generation Intel Core processors. It remains a solidly built machine, albeit with the slightest bit of flex due to the...

Nov, 2017

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