HP has released the 2020 versions of the Spectre X360 series laptops which are featuring the new Intel Tiger Lake processors. The Spectre X360 laptops feature Intel’s 11th generation processors ranging from the Intel Core i3 to the Intel Core i7 processors. The i5 and i7 Tiger Lake processors are also featuring the new Intel Xe graphics.
Kevin Frost, global lead and general manager, Consumer Personal Systems, HP Inc in the release statement said:
On-the-go computing takes on new meaning as today’s users demand devices that can accommodate a variety of use cases and environments within their homes. HP is listening to its users in real time, offering the most intelligent Spectre yet – designed to seamlessly adapt and anticipate the needs and demands of its users, from intelligent audio features like AI Noise Removal for more immersive and engaging Zoom calls to solutions like Smart Sense that automatically adjust settings on the device for improved performance.
The HP Spectre x360 14 features a gem cut dual chamfer which has been achieved by precision aluminum CNC machining. It is the first spectre that features a 3:2 aspect ratio display which results in 20% more vertical viewing. The full spec list for the HP Spectre x360 series is below.
- The first Spectre x360 with a 3:2 aspect ratio display, the Spectre x360 14 offers roughly 20% more vertical viewing space than a 16:9 ratio – perfect for browsing, reading, and editing content for greater productivity and efficiency. It’s like working with an A4 size paper to easily write, sign documents, or sketch ideas out digitally.
- A 90.33% screen-to-body ratio (STBR)5 and 100% color calibration with a Delta E of less than two for accurate, lifelike colors.
- Optional OLED display for an incredible 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut for brighter, richer colors on the screen. To combat exposure to harmful blue lights caused by spending more time in front of a device, the OLED panel shifts the display spectrum to reduce the blue light, and still delivers vibrant color vividly on the Spectre x360 14, which comes with both TUV and Eyesafe® certifications.
- The first Spectre with an all-in-one keyboard, featuring a power button, new camera shutter button, HP Command Center, a mute mic, as well as a fingerprint reader.
- Energy Star and EPEAT Gold certified, the Spectre x360 14 is a welcomed addition to HP’s most sustainable PC portfolio, which has more than 100 Gold EPEAT-registered products in more than 19 countries – more than any other company in the IT industry. HP’s innovative use of natural, renewable materials in the device’s keyboard scissors cut the equivalent of 1,300 pounds of coal being burned in CO2 emissions over the lifetime of the device. Additionally, the packaging uses biodegradable molded fiber instead of plastic foam.
- Co-engineered with Intel, the Spectre x360 has been tested, tuned, and verified14 to meet the requirements of the Intel® Evo™ platform, ensuring it meets Intel’s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, and fast charge. The Spectre x360 14 comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor that delivers an 34% performance improvement, and 79% performance gains with discrete-level integrated Intel® Iris® Xe graphics versus last year’s Spectre x360 13.
- With up to 17 hours of battery life, this device can follow you throughout the home or wherever you want to go. Working from home requires a consistent, fast connection and the Spectre x360 14 delivers with 3x faster connection speeds with Wi-Fi 620 and Bluetooth 5.0 support. The device also supports Thunderbolt™ 421 for fast signaling data rates to send and receive large files like videos, photos, and movies in seconds. And easily transfer files between devices and operating systems with HP Quick Drop. With HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen support and its magnetic attaching function, the Spectre x360 14 is perfect for creation and Adobe Fresco qualified, with apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Rush, Premiere Pro, Creative Cloud Photography Plan, and Acrobat Standard free during a 30-day trial period22.
Along with the Spectre series, HP has also released Envy x360 laptops with Tiger Lake processors. The HP Spectre X360 14 and The HP Spectre X360 13 are expected to be available sometime in October on HP.com. The starting price for HP Spectre X360 14 is $1,199 and HP Spectre X360 13 will go for the same price as well. The HP Spectre x360 13 with 5G module SKU configuration is expected to be available in early 2021.
