Developer | Hewlett-Packard (HP Inc.) |
---|---|
Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | 2012 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
CPU | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen |
Graphics | AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce |
Related | HP Pavilion, HP TouchSmart, HP Envy, HP Omen |
HP Spectre is a line of premium portable computers from HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard). It is HP's flagship line of products for consumers.[1]
It competes with products such as Dell XPS, Asus Zenbook, MacBook Air and Lenovo Yoga.
Models
Envy Spectre
Envy 14 Spectre
The Spectre first appeared as a model under the Envy series: Envy 14 Spectre. This ultrabook (i.e. Intel's designation of thin high-end laptops) received a large amount of attention when revealed at CES 2012, and it won CNET's Best of CES award in its category.[2] Retailing for US$1399, it weighs four pounds and includes a radiance display, a gorilla glass screen and palm rest, a buttonless multi-touch touchpad, an NFC chip and solid-state drive.
Envy Spectre XT
Envy Spectre XT is a 13-inch ultrabook that retailed for US$999 in 2012.[3] A variant called Envy Spectre XT Pro was also released which is the same but includes a Tpm module and ships with Windows 7 Professional. It retailed for $100 extra.[4]
Pre-2015 Spectre
Spectre XT TouchSmart
The Spectre XT TouchSmart has the same design as the Envy Spectre XT, but with a larger footprint and the addition of a touch operated display. Announced in September 2012, it shipped with Windows 8.[5]
Spectre One
In September 2012, HP announced Spectre One, an all in one desktop computer shipping with Windows 8. It has a 23.6 inch display, measures 11.5 mm thick, and covered by edge to edge glass.[6]
Spectre 13
The HP Spectre 13 ultrabook (model no. series 13-3000) introduced in 2013 has a fourth generation Intel Core (Haswell) processor, Intel HD 4400 graphics, and a full HD IPS display with optional 2560 x 1440 Sharp IGZO display upgrade.[7]
Spectre 13 x2
The Spectre 13 x2 (model no. series 13-H) is a 13.3-inch detachable hybrid ultrabook that doubles as a standalone tablet or a laptop. This is the first fanless detachable hybrid ultrabook powered by Intel's Haswell (fourth generation Core) processor.[8] It was available for pre-order in October 2013 with prices of $1099.[9][10]
Spectre x360
The Spectre x360 models are 2-in-1 convertibles; its name refers to its 360 degree hinge. HP also make similar x360 branded convertibles in the Envy and Pavilion lines.
Model | 13-4000 | 13-4100 | 15-AP | 13-AC | 13-W0 | 15-BL0 | 13-AE | 15-BL1 | 15-CH | 13-AP | 15-DF0 | 13-AW | 15-DF1 | 14-EA | 15-EB | 16-F0 | 14-EF | 16-F1 | 16-F2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | 3/2015 | 10/2015 | 1/2016 | 10/2016 | 1/2017 | 10/2017 | 1/2018 | 10/2018 | 1/2019 | 9/2019 | 1/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2021 | 5/2022 | ?/2023 | |||
Intel Core
processor generation |
5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | |||||||||||
Display | 13.3" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.5" 3:2 | 15.6" 16:9 | 16" 16:10 | 13.5" 3:2 | 16" 16:10 |
Generations and history
The first Spectre x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360[11]) ran on Broadwell 5th generation Intel Core. Released in March 2015, retailing for US$899.[12][13][14] It has a distinctive HEWLETT PACKARD wordmark embossed on the front and the lid.[15] In October 2015, an updated x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 G2[16]) came out with the 6th generation Skylake processor.[17] At CES 2016 the 15-inch model with Skylake was announced.[18]
In October 2016, a third generation Spectre x360 13 was released with Intel's Kaby Lake (7th generation Core). With a refreshed design and featuring the new Spectre-specific HP logo, it is smaller, thinner, and adds a Thunderbolt 3 port.[19][20] Spectre x360 15 with Kaby Lake was announced a few months later.[21] The next revision came later in 2017 with 8th generation Core,[22][23] and a 4K resolution touch display.[24] Again, this was followed by a 15 inch variant introduced at CES 2018[25][26] featuring Gorilla Glass and support for the HP Tilt Pen.[27] Updated models were released in October 2018 (13-inch) and January 2019 (15-inch) using 8th generation Refresh processors of Intel Core.[28]
The 2019 version of Spectre x360 13 with 10th generation Intel Core has a smaller footprint compared to the previous, removing most bezels.[29][30][31] The Spectre x360 15 debuted at CES 2020.[32] In September 2020, a new generation Spectre x360 13 came using 11th generation Tiger Lake Core processors;[33] a new Spectre x360 14 was also introduced, with a 3:2 ratio display measuring.[34][35] A year later, Spectre x360 16, with a 16-inch screen, was introduced.[36][37]
The line was updated to 12th generation Intel Core in May 2022.[38][39] The previous generation's Spectre x360 13 (which had a 13.3" 16:9 display) and Spectre x360 14 (which had a 13.5" 3:2 display) were essentially replaced by a single Spectre x360 13.5 model[40] (which HP also market as simply 'Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop').[40]
Spectre x2
HP Spectre x2 (model no. 12-A) is a 12-inch convertible released in 2015 and features a fanless Intel Core M processor.[41]
The second generation x2 (model no. 12-C) was announced in 2017. It moved away from the lower power Core M to the higher Core i series, offered up to i7. It has a 12.3-inch 3000x2000 IPS display.[42]
Spectre 13
In 2016, HP unveiled the Spectre (model no. 13-V), which HP would later market as Spectre 13.[43] With a thickness of 10.4 mm, HP called it the thinnest laptop ever.[44][45] It also introduced with it the new alternative HP logo featuring thin lines[46] which has since been adopted in some other products. A second generation (model no. 13-AF) came in 2017 with a reduced size and slimmer bezels.[47]
Spectre Folio
HP announced the Spectre Folio (model no. 13-AK) in October 2018 made of metal and leather. It retailed starting from $1299, with the Core i7 and LTE edition selling for $1499.[48]
Spectre Fold
In September 2023, the Spectre Fold foldable computer was introduced which HP call a "3-in-1" desktop, laptop and tablet.[49][50]
References
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 15 review: A pretty screen that's best on a desk". PCWorld. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Ackerman, Dan. "HP Envy 14 Spectre review: HP Envy 14 Spectre". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Envy Spectre XT Review - Ultrabook and Notebook Reviews by MobileTechReview". www.mobiletechreview.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre XT PRO review - one of the best ultrabooks out there". www.ultrabookreview.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre XT TouchSmart review: all that, minus the battery life". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Ralph, Nate (2012-09-10). "HP announces Spectre One, a Windows 8 all-in-one that ditches touch for a trackpad". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre 13 Review - Ultrabook Reviews by MobileTechReview". www.mobiletechreview.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Daniel P. Howley (2013-09-19). "HP Spectre 13 X2 Hands-on: First Fanless Haswell Detachable Ultrabook". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Morgan, Tom (2013-09-19). "HP Spectre 13 x2 becomes first passively cooled Windows 8 hybrid". Expert Reviews. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Bradford, K. T. (2013-09-19). "Hands-on: HP's Spectre 13 x2 is the first fanless detachable Haswell notebook". Liliputing. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Gangam, Vam (2015-07-23). "Meet the HP Spectre Pro x360". Lanworks. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Cunningham, Andrew (2015-03-01). "HP Spectre x360: A thin, all-metal Broadwell convertible starting at $899". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Pierce, David. "HP's Latest Laptop Reflects a Simpler PC Future". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Blog, Windows Experience; LeBlanc, Brandon (2015-03-01). "HP announces premium HP Spectre x360 ultra-thin convertible PC". Windows Experience Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ Kevin Lee (2015-06-22). "HP Spectre x360 (2015) review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04957040
- ↑ "HP's gorgeous Spectre 13 X360 gets a Skylake upgrade and a slight name change". PCWorld. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ Staff, Ars (2016-01-05). "HP's sleek Spectre x360 now has a 15-inch big brother and an OLED option". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/hps-new-spectre-x360-is-probably-the-best-pc-laptop-around/
- ↑ Herzig, Benjamin (2016-10-13). "HP: New Spectre x360 and new Envy Laptops announced". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ "15-inch HP Spectre x360 Stuns at CES 2017". Notebooks.com. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2017-10-04). "HP's Spectre 13 is now even smaller and comes with eighth-gen Intel processors". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Thurrott, Paul (2017-10-04). "HP Announces New Spectre 13, Spectre x360". Thurrott.com. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 13 (2017) Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Ngo, Allen (2018-01-08). "The HP Spectre x360 15 2018 is here with both Kaby Lake-R and Kaby Lake-G SKUs". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Blog, Windows Experience; Pidgeon, Elana (2018-01-08). "CES 2018: HP announces the HP ENVY x2, HP Spectre x360 15, HP Z 3D Camera, and more". Windows Experience Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ Staff, Ars (2018-01-08). "HP's new 15-inch Spectre x360 uses the hybrid Intel/AMD processor". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 13 (2018) hands on: 'Whiskey Lake' power sits alongside 22 hours of battery life". PCWorld. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Goldman, Joshua. "HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) review: An incredible shrinking 2-in-1". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 13: The New Standard for Premium". press.hp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) hands-on review". Stuff. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ updated, Rami Tabari last (2020-01-06). "HP Spectre x360 15 (2020) hands-on review". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Dan Thorp-Lancaster (2020-10-02). "HP Spectre x360 13 gets big refresh with Intel's 11th Gen chips, 5G model coming". Windows Central. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Hollister, Sean (2020-10-02). "HP's new Spectre x360 14 laptop has a 3:2 aspect ratio plus a Thunderbolt 4 port hiding in the corner". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ "HP Unveils Spectre x360 14, a Laptop Convertible With Intel's 'Tiger Lake' CPUs". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 16 Looks Like Best New Windows 11 Laptop". Digital Trends. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ "HP Spectre x360 16 review: A big, beautiful convertible laptop". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ "HP Powers Today's Hustle to Create Without Limitation". press.hp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Daniel Rubino (2022-05-19). "HP's new Spectre x360 13.5 and Spectre x360 16 laptops with 12th Gen Intel are going to be bangers". Windows Central. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- 1 2 Woods, Rich (2022-05-19). "HP's new Spectre x360 13.5 is completely redesigned". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Kevin Lee (2015-12-23). "HP Spectre x2 (2015) review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Palladino, Valentina (2017-05-22). "HP gives Envy laptops an edgier look, updates Spectre x2 with Kaby Lake CPUs". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "HP Inc. marks one year of reinvention". press.hp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2016-04-05). "The Spectre 13 is HP's attempt to out-design Apple". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Shilov, Anton. "HP Unveils Spectre: The World's Thinnest Laptop". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Savov, Vlad (2016-04-20). "How HP's brilliant new logo came to be". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2017-10-04). "HP's Spectre 13 is now even smaller and comes with eighth-gen Intel processors". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ Palladino, Valentina (2018-10-01). "HP attempts to refresh the two-in-one with the leather-and-metal Spectre Folio". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ↑ "Hands on: HP's Spectre Foldable PC redefines what a computer can be". PCWorld. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ↑ "Major Flex Appeal: HP Unveils the HP Spectre Foldable PC". press.hp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-31.