American information technology company HP on Thursday expanded its personal computing portfolio with the launch of two new notebooks — HP Spectre 13 and HP Spectre x360 13 – in the US tech market. HP’s new range of laptops are powered by up to Intel’s 8th generation Core i7 processors and offer a range of new features such as premium design, HP Active Pen stylus support for Windows Ink, upgraded storage options, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Bang and Olufsen Audio, improved battery life and Corning Gorilla Glass-protected 4K resolution touchscreen display with micro-edge bezels. Among these two notebooks, the new Spectre 13 is a conventional laptop, while the Spectre x360 is a convertible device, which means it can be used in a variety of different positions. The laptop can be used as a tablet, a traditional laptop, positioned as a tent or propped up like a stand. The computer manufacturer claims that the second-generation HP Spectre 13 is the world’s thinnest touch laptop with 10.4mm thickness.
Coming to the pricing and availability, the HP Spectre 13 will be available at a price tag of US$1,299.99 (approximately Rs. 84,700) for the 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor, Full-HD touchscreen display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage variant. The top-spec Spectre 13 variant with 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 4K touchscreen display, 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, 1TB PCIe-based SSD storage has been priced at US$1399.99 (approximately Rs. 91,200). The HP Spectre 13 will be available in Ceramic White with Pale Gold polished accents and Dark Ash Silver with Copper polished accents. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 will be available at a price tag of US$1149.99 (approximately Rs. 75,000) for the 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor, Full-HD touchscreen display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage variant. The high-spec Spectre x360 variant with 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 4K touchscreen display, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe-based SSD storage has been priced at US$1599.99 (approximately Rs. 1,04,200). The HP Spectre x360 will be available in Natural Silver and Dark Ash Silver with Copper accents. All these aforementioned models and variants are expected to be going on sale in Asia-Pacific and Japan by the end of this month.
HP Spectre 13 Specifications:
The HP Spectre 13 comes equipped with a 13-inch 4K touchscreen display with micro-edge bezels and a scratch resistance Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top. Under the hood, the HP Spectre 13 is powered by the 8th generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe-based solid-state drive (SSD) storage for faster data access speeds and boot-up times. On the battery front, the second-generation HP Spectre 13 comes loaded with an improved battery that is rated to deliver up to 11.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. The laptop also supports fast-changing technology that means it can go from zero percent battery life to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. The HP Spectre 13 also features Bang and Olufsen-tuned audio system for rich and immersive sound experience. Ports on the device include two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 connector, and a headphone jack. The premium notebook is built from CNC aluminium and carbon fibre. The other features on the laptop include Windows Hello-capable HP Wide Vision HR camera and edge-to-edge keyboard with perfect 1.3 mm key travel.
HP Spectre x360 Specifications:
On the other hand, the lightest and premium device, the HP Spectre x360 laptop sports a CNC machined aluminium chassis with 360-degree stainless steel hinge that allows users to use their notebook in a variety of different positions. The laptop can be used as a tablet, a traditional laptop, positioned as a tent or propped up like a stand. The HP Spectre x360 features a 13-inch micro-edge display with up to 4K resolution and a scratch resistance Corning Gorilla Glass coating on top. The device is powered by the 8th generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe-based SSD storage. The HP Spectre x360 also packs a denser battery with HP fast charging support. The company claims that the device can able to offer up to 16.5 hours of battery life on a single charge. As we mentioned above, the notebooks come bundled with a stylus pen, dubbed as the HP Active Pen stylus that can allow users to write down notes, draw a picture, take a quick screenshot, or even magnify a portion of the display. Ports on the HP Spectre x360 include one full-sized USB 3.1 port, two USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 and a microSD card slot. Apart from this, the HP Spectre x360 13 also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, HP Sure View integrated privacy screen, and an HP Wide Vision FHD IR camera to login with facial recognition.
