Mar 16, 2017 02:17 AM EDT
It is observed that laptops are getting lighter than before as it is part of having an edge to other products in order to maximize mobility. The HP Spectre x360 15, on the other hand, is far from being the lightest laptop in the market.
Compared to its competitors, the HP Spectre x360 15 is bulky and heavy. Despite that, the laptop promises a workhorse performance that would satisfy the buyer.
Ars Technica reported that the HP Spectre x360 15 packs a 15.6-inch IPS display with 3840x2160 resolution and 282PPI pixel density. It may look massive compared to other products but the product is still considered as impressive in terms of mobility that is attributable to its convertible design.
What is with its convertible design? The HP Spectre x360 15 could function both as a table and a laptop for the convenience of the user and for more computing options.
With the popularity of the convertibles and 2-in-1 devices, the HP Spectre x360 15 is still considered as a norm in the market. Even if that was the case, the device has still an edge especially when it comes to hardware specs.
PC World has reported that the HP Spectre x360 15 is sporting an Intel Core i7-75000U processor and a Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics cards. The laptop is also equipped with 16GB of DDR4 memory and 256GB of SSD PCIe storage space.
With this specs, it is easy to say that the HP Spectre x360 15 is a convenient device for gamers. The device could handle most AAA video game titles with steady frame rates.
The HP Spectre x360 15 will also run under Windows 10 Home 64-edition. It would include two USB Type-C ports, HDMI port, SD card reader, and USB 3.0 ports. With all of these specs, the laptop weights at 4.42 pounds.
The HP Spectre x360 15 also boasts its long battery life. Considering that it has an integrated quad-core processor and a dedicated graphics unit, one charge of the laptop could last for nine hours.
PC Mag has reported that the HP Spectre x360 15 could last for nine hours without charge, playing 4K videos. The hours could be stretched furthermore if the display resolution will be downgraded.
Of course, it has its downside as well. The fact that it is a heavy, nine-hour lasting laptop means that it could hurt the pockets. The HP Spectre x360 15 costs $1,499 in the market.