Then, there are a few upgrades you can go for.
In terms of other specs, the base model pairs the 400-nit screen with a Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of storage (plus 16GB of Intel Optane). This will mostly be a benefit for business users.
In addition to the FHD display, you can opt for a 3000 x 2000 OLED panel (HP didn’t provide a brightness estimate for this one LaptopMag measured it at 339 nits) or a 1,000-nit option with HP’s Sure View Reflect technology, which makes the screen difficult to read from the sides. The OLED panel is certified for “low blue light.” Careful craftsmanship is evident here - I’m not exaggerating when I say this Spectre feels like artwork. (On the sides live an audio jack, a USB-A, a microSD slot, and an additional Thunderbolt 4, which is a decent selection - gone is the trapdoor that covered the USB-A port on the 13-inch model.) And the edges are all beveled, making the notebook appear thinner than it actually is (it’s 0.67 inches thick). The two rear corners are diamond-shaped, and one of them houses a Thunderbolt 4 port on its flat edge. The hinges share its color, as does the HP logo on its lid. Lustrous trim borders the lid, the touchpad, and the deck. The accents, though, are what make the Spectre stand out from the legions of other black laptops out there. Poseidon blue is friendlier and probably the one I’d go for myself. The nightfall black option has a sophisticated, svelte aesthetic that looks tailor-made for a boardroom. Also like its siblings, you can get the 14 in “nightfall black,” “Poseidon blue,” or “natural silver.” Take a look at some pictures before selecting your color because they each have pretty different vibes. Like its 13-inch predecessor, the Spectre x360 14 is made of CNC-machined aluminum. The HP Spectre line is second to none when it comes to design, and this latest model is no exception. It’s proof that you can have it all - for a price. It’s a stylish chassis, premium panel options, stylus support, a powerful processor, and fantastic battery in one. But while the Spectre x360 14 isn’t a perfect laptop, it tops the pack in almost every area.
Today’s market is full of capable convertibles that look good, work well, and do certain things really well. With a starting MSRP of $1,299.99 ($1,589.99 as tested) the Spectre x360 is easily my new favorite 2-in-1 laptop.
The new Spectre’s sturdy black body, lustrous accents, and boldly sharp edges would make it a standout among convertible laptops across the board, even if it didn’t have a slew of other excellent qualities - which, from its 3:2 screen and packaged stylus to its stellar performance and battery life, it absolutely does. MacBooks have nailed the “premium” look and feel for years, and I’ll never waste an opportunity to gush about the build quality of Dell’s XPS line.īut I’ve never touched a consumer laptop as gorgeous as the Spectre x360 14. I have used a heck of a lot of laptops in the past year, and some of them are quite nice.