HP Spectre explained

HP Spectre
Developer:Hewlett-Packard (HP Inc.)
Manufacturer:HP Inc.
Type:Laptop
Released:2012
Processor:Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen
Related:HP Pavilion, HP TouchSmart, HP Envy, HP Omen
Os:Microsoft Windows
Graphics:AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce

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.

In May 2024, HP announced that the Spectre name will be retired as part of a streamlining of brands, with new consumer computers being released under the "Omni" branding, with OmniBook, OmniStudio and OmniDesk brandings. This change also marked the return of the OmniBook brand to HP after being discontinued in 2002 as part of the merger with Compaq that same year.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]

Pre-2015 Spectre

Spectre XT TouchSmart

See also: HP 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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9] It was available for pre-order in October 2013 with prices of $1099.[10] [11]

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.

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Display size and screen ratio13.3"
16:9		15.6" 16:913.3" 16:915.6" 16:913.3" 16:915.6" 16:913.3" 16:915.6" 16:913.3" 16:915.6" 16:913.5" 3:215.6" 16:916"
16:10		13.5" 3:216" 16:1013.5" 3:216" 16:1014" 16:10
Ref.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Generations and history

The first Spectre x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360[17]) ran on Broadwell 5th generation Intel Core. Released in March 2015, retailing for US$899.[18] [19] [20] It has a distinctive HEWLETT PACKARD wordmark embossed on the front and the lid.[21] In October 2015, an updated x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 G2[22]) came out with the 6th generation Skylake processor.[23] At CES 2016 the 15-inch model with Skylake was announced.[24]

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.[25] [26] Spectre x360 15 with Kaby Lake was announced a few months later.[27] The next revision came later in 2017 with 8th generation Core,[28] [29] and a 4K resolution touch display.[30] Again, this was followed by a 15 inch variant introduced at CES 2018[31] [32] featuring Gorilla Glass and support for the HP Tilt Pen.[33] Updated models were released in October 2018 (13-inch) and January 2019 (15-inch) using 8th generation Refresh processors of Intel Core.[34]

The 2019 version of Spectre x360 13 with 10th generation Intel Core has a smaller footprint compared to the previous, removing most bezels.[35] [36] [37] The Spectre x360 15 debuted at CES 2020.[38] In September 2020, a new generation Spectre x360 13 came using 11th generation Tiger Lake Core processors;[39] a new Spectre x360 14 was also introduced, with a 3:2 ratio display measuring.[40] [41] A year later, Spectre x360 16, with a 16-inch screen, was introduced.[42] [43]

The line was updated to 12th generation Intel Core in May 2022.[44] [45] 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[46] (which HP also market as simply 'Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop'). 2024 saw the introduction of the next generation x360 models and the first with the Intel's Core Ultra branding.[47]

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.[48]

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.[49]

Spectre 13

In 2016, HP unveiled the Spectre (model no. 13-V), which HP would later market as Spectre 13.[50] With a thickness of 10.4 mm, HP called it the thinnest laptop ever.[51] [52] It also introduced with it the new alternative HP logo featuring thin lines[53] 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.[54]

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.[55]

Spectre Fold

In September 2023, the Spectre Fold foldable computer was introduced which HP call a "3-in-1" desktop, laptop and tablet.[56] [57]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HP Spectre x360 15 review: A pretty screen that's best on a desk . 2023-10-25 . PCWorld . en.
  2. Web site: Harding . Scharon . 2024-05-20 . HP resurrects ’90s OmniBook branding, kills Spectre, Dragonfly . 2024-05-23 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  3. Web site: Ackerman . Dan . HP Envy 14 Spectre review: HP Envy 14 Spectre . 2023-10-25 . CNET . en.
  4. Web site: HP Envy Spectre XT Review - Ultrabook and Notebook Reviews by MobileTechReview . 2023-10-25 . www.mobiletechreview.com.
  5. Web site: 2012-09-21 . HP Spectre XT PRO review - one of the best ultrabooks out there . 2023-10-25 . www.ultrabookreview.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: HP Spectre XT TouchSmart review: all that, minus the battery life . 2023-10-25 . Engadget . en-US.
  7. Web site: Ralph . Nate . 2012-09-10 . HP announces Spectre One, a Windows 8 all-in-one that ditches touch for a trackpad . 2023-10-25 . The Verge . en.
  8. Web site: HP Spectre 13 Review - Ultrabook Reviews by MobileTechReview . 2023-10-25 . www.mobiletechreview.com.
  9. Web site: Daniel P. Howley . 2013-09-19 . HP Spectre 13 X2 Hands-on: First Fanless Haswell Detachable Ultrabook . 2023-10-25 . LaptopMag . en.
  10. Web site: Morgan . Tom . 2013-09-19 . HP Spectre 13 x2 becomes first passively cooled Windows 8 hybrid . 2023-10-25 . Expert Reviews . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Bradford . K. T. . 2013-09-19 . Hands-on: HP's Spectre 13 x2 is the first fanless detachable Haswell notebook . 2023-10-25 . Liliputing . en-US.
  12. Web site: HP Spectre x360 16 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC 16-f1000 series specifications . 2024-06-10 . HP . en-US.
  13. Web site: HP Spectre x360 16 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC 14-ef1000 series specifications . 2024-06-10 . HP . en-US.
  14. Web site: HP Spectre x360 16 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC 16-f2000 series specifications . 2024-06-10 . HP . en-US.
  15. Web site: HP Spectre x360 13.5 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC 14-ef2000 series specifications . 2024-06-10 . HP . en-US.
  16. Web site: HP Spectre x360 13.5 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC 16-aa0000 series specifications . 2024-06-10 . HP . en-US.
  17. Web site: Gangam . Vam . 2015-07-23 . Meet the HP Spectre Pro x360 . 2023-10-31 . Lanworks . en-US.
  18. Web site: Cunningham . Andrew . 2015-03-01 . HP Spectre x360: A thin, all-metal Broadwell convertible starting at $899 . 2023-10-25 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  19. Pierce . David . HP's Latest Laptop Reflects a Simpler PC Future . en-US . Wired . 2023-10-25 . 1059-1028.
  20. Web site: Blog . Windows Experience . LeBlanc . Brandon . 2015-03-01 . HP announces premium HP Spectre x360 ultra-thin convertible PC . 2023-10-27 . Windows Experience Blog . en-US.
  21. Web site: Kevin Lee . 2015-06-22 . HP Spectre x360 (2015) review . 2023-10-27 . TechRadar . en.
  22. https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04957040
  23. Web site: HP's gorgeous Spectre 13 X360 gets a Skylake upgrade and a slight name change . 2023-10-27 . PCWorld . en.
  24. Web site: Staff . Ars . 2016-01-05 . HP's sleek Spectre x360 now has a 15-inch big brother and an OLED option . 2023-10-31 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  25. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/hps-new-spectre-x360-is-probably-the-best-pc-laptop-around/
  26. Web site: Herzig . Benjamin . 2016-10-13 . HP: New Spectre x360 and new Envy Laptops announced . 2023-10-27 . Notebookcheck . en.
  27. Web site: 2017-01-06 . 15-inch HP Spectre x360 Stuns at CES 2017 . 2023-10-27 . Notebooks.com . en-US.
  28. Web site: Kastrenakes . Jacob . 2017-10-04 . HP's Spectre 13 is now even smaller and comes with eighth-gen Intel processors . 2023-10-31 . The Verge . en.
  29. Web site: Thurrott . Paul . 2017-10-04 . HP Announces New Spectre 13, Spectre x360 . 2023-10-27 . Thurrott.com . en-US.
  30. Web site: HP Spectre x360 13 (2017) Review . 2023-10-25 . PCMAG . en.
  31. Web site: Ngo . Allen . 2018-01-08 . The HP Spectre x360 15 2018 is here with both Kaby Lake-R and Kaby Lake-G SKUs . 2023-10-31 . Notebookcheck . en.
  32. Web site: 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 . 2023-10-27 . Windows Experience Blog . en-US.
  33. Web site: Staff . Ars . 2018-01-08 . HP's new 15-inch Spectre x360 uses the hybrid Intel/AMD processor . 2023-10-25 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  34. Web site: HP Spectre x360 13 (2018) hands on: 'Whiskey Lake' power sits alongside 22 hours of battery life . 2023-10-31 . PCWorld . en.
  35. Web site: Goldman . Joshua . HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) review: An incredible shrinking 2-in-1 . 2023-10-25 . CNET . en.
  36. Web site: HP Spectre x360 13: The New Standard for Premium . 2023-10-31 . press.hp.com . en-US.
  37. Web site: 2019-10-02 . HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) hands-on review . 2023-10-27 . Stuff . en-US.
  38. Web site: updated . Rami Tabari last . 2020-01-06 . HP Spectre x360 15 (2020) hands-on review . 2023-10-31 . LaptopMag . en.
  39. Web site: Dan Thorp-Lancaster . 2020-10-02 . HP Spectre x360 13 gets big refresh with Intel's 11th Gen chips, 5G model coming . 2023-10-31 . Windows Central . en.
  40. Web site: 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 . 2023-10-31 . The Verge . en.
  41. Web site: HP Unveils Spectre x360 14, a Laptop Convertible With Intel's 'Tiger Lake' CPUs . 2023-10-25 . PCMAG . en.
  42. Web site: 2021-09-21 . HP Spectre x360 16 Looks Like Best New Windows 11 Laptop . 2023-10-31 . Digital Trends . en.
  43. Web site: HP Spectre x360 16 review: A big, beautiful convertible laptop . 2023-10-27 . Engadget . en-US.
  44. Web site: HP Powers Today's Hustle to Create Without Limitation . 2023-10-31 . press.hp.com . en-US.
  45. Web site: 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 . 2023-10-31 . Windows Central . en.
  46. Web site: Woods . Rich . 2022-05-19 . HP's new Spectre x360 13.5 is completely redesigned . 2023-10-31 . XDA Developers . en.
  47. https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/omen-spectre-laptops-ces
  48. Web site: Kevin Lee . 2015-12-23 . HP Spectre x2 (2015) review . 2023-10-25 . TechRadar . en.
  49. Web site: Palladino . Valentina . 2017-05-22 . HP gives Envy laptops an edgier look, updates Spectre x2 with Kaby Lake CPUs . 2023-10-25 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  50. Web site: HP Inc. marks one year of reinvention . 2023-10-31 . press.hp.com . en-US.
  51. Web site: Kastrenakes . Jacob . 2016-04-05 . The Spectre 13 is HP's attempt to out-design Apple . 2023-10-25 . The Verge . en-US.
  52. Web site: Shilov . Anton . HP Unveils Spectre: The World's Thinnest Laptop . 2023-10-25 . www.anandtech.com.
  53. Web site: Savov . Vlad . 2016-04-20 . How HP's brilliant new logo came to be . 2023-10-27 . The Verge . en-US.
  54. Web site: Kastrenakes . Jacob . 2017-10-04 . HP's Spectre 13 is now even smaller and comes with eighth-gen Intel processors . 2023-10-25 . The Verge . en.
  55. Web site: Palladino . Valentina . 2018-10-01 . HP attempts to refresh the two-in-one with the leather-and-metal Spectre Folio . 2023-10-25 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  56. Web site: Hands on: HP's Spectre Foldable PC redefines what a computer can be . 2023-10-31 . PCWorld . en.
  57. Web site: Major Flex Appeal: HP Unveils the HP Spectre Foldable PC . 2023-10-31 . press.hp.com . en-US.

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