![]() ![]() The Spectre x360 13.5’s only aesthetic equals in the 14-inch 2-in-1 crowd are the Yoga 9i Gen 7 and Yoga 7i Gen7, which have rounded and sculpted chassis that are just as attractive in their own way. ![]() In each case, the keyboard matches the primary color. ![]() My review unit sported the Nightfall Black color with brass accents, with optional Natural Silver and Nocturne Blue color schemes with matching edges. The rounded edges are also a bit more comfortable to hold in tablet mode, although not as comfortable as the even more rounded edges of the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7. The result is a more refined look that’s just as elegant and distinctive but not as loud. The chassis notches remain functional, with the left hosting the 3.5mm audio jack and the right a USB-C port for keeping the charging cable out of the way. HP scaled back that design with the Spectre x360 13.5, just like it did with the Spectre x360 16, rounding off and slimming the edges and toning down the extravagance. With its rose gold or copper accents, the 2-in-1’s aesthetic was a lovely laptop that stood apart from the crowd. The Spectre x360 14 featured HP’s dramatic gem-cut design with sharply angled edges and notches cut into the rear display and chassis corners. The Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 is less expensive and offers the same CPU but, at the moment, no OLED display option. The most pertinent competitive laptop at around the same price is the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7, although that 2-in-1 is heavily discounted and a few hundred dollars less than the Spectre. My review configuration was $1,700 for a Core i7-1255U, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and the OLED display. I’m not sure why HP hasn’t enabled both the maximum RAM and the OLED display, and perhaps that’s something that will change. If you want the maximum RAM, a $1,780 configuration is available with a Core i7-1255U, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and the WUXGA+ display. At the high end, you’ll spend $1,840 for a Core i7-1255U, 16GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a 13.5-inch 3:2 3K2K (3000 x 2000) OLED display. The Spectre x360 13.5 is available in several configurations, starting at $1,200 for a Core i5-1235U CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a WUXGA+ (1920 x 1280) IPS touch display. I reviewed a $1,700 configuration of the Spectre x360 13.5 with a Core i7-1255U and a 13.5-inch 3:2 3000×2000 OLED display. HP Spectre x360 13.5 hands-on review: Refinements that matter In this case, for productivity purposes, I would suggest you get the 14-inch Core i7 version, while for entertainment & general purposes, get the 13-inch Core i5 variant which comes at a much lower price tag of RM5,699.HP’s new Envy x360 14 looks like a killer value for what you getĪsus ZenBook S 13 Flip vs. Our 13-inch Core i7 variant comes at the official price tag of RM6,899 which is about RM200 less than the 14-inch variant. Then again, those who are OCD with the black bars will definitely hate the extra blank space at the top and bottom when watching movies. On top of that, the 16:9 aspect ratio will not leave any black bars on the screen when viewing the same aspect ratio videos or even those 2:1 videos. While I can’t really say if you should go for the 13 or 14 variant, because that depends entirely on your personal preference. Personally, since I’m using my laptop mostly for work purposes, I would pick the 14-inch for the 16:10 aspect ratio. The display is an excellent choice for movies and even casual gaming. At the end of the day, I can really recommend this to those who are looking for a premium built 2-in-1 laptop for casual and entertainment use. ![]()
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