HP launches convertible laptop with 4K AMOLED display
What's the story
Hewlett Packard (HP) has announced a new version of its Spectre x360, offering a bunch of improvements over the previous model. The refreshed 13-inch convertible laptop comes with a 4K AMOLED display and Intel's 10th-generation Core series 'Ice Lake' processors. In the US, the HP Spectre x360 13-inch comes at a starting price of $1,099 or roughly Rs. 78,000. Here's our roundup.
At a glance
HP Spectre x360 13: Design and display
The HP Spectre x360 13 retains the sleek metallic design of its predecessor with slimmer bezels and chamfered edges. However, the new model is smaller than its predecessor. The laptop features a 13.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) AMOLED touchscreen display which comes with a peak brightness of 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, Corning's Gorilla Glass NBT protection.
Internals
Under the hood
The HP Spectre x360 13 is powered by Intel's 10th-generation Core series 'Ice Lake' processors, combined with up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Under the hood, it packs a 4-cell, 60Whr battery that is touted to offer up to 22 hours of battery life. It also gets Windows Hello for secure authentication and a Webcam killswitch for privacy.
Information
Connectivity options and ports: The essentials
The laptop supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 standard, and Bluetooth among other connectivity options. In terms of ports, the model offers two Gen-2 Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4, one USB Type-A port, a headphone/microphone jack, HDMI 2.0 port, and microSD card slot.
Pricing
The HP Spectre x360 12 range starts at $1,099
The HP x360 13 base model, with 10th-generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD storage, is priced at $1,099 or roughly Rs. 78,000. There is also a higher-end variant with an Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB/1TB of SSD storage. This power-packed model will cost you $1,499 or approximately Rs. 1,06,000.