Developer | Hewlett-Packard ( HP Inc.) |
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Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | 2012 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
CPU | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen |
Graphics | AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce |
Related | HP Pavilion, HP TouchSmart, HP Envy, HP Omen |
HP Spectre is a line of premium portable computers from HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard). It is HP's flagship line of products for consumers. [1]
It competes with products such as Dell XPS, Asus Zenbook, MacBook Air and Lenovo Yoga.
The Spectre first appeared as a model under the Envy series: Envy 14 Spectre. This ultrabook (i.e. Intel's designation of thin high-end laptops) received a large amount of attention when revealed at CES 2012, and it won CNET's Best of CES award in its category. [2] Retailing for US$1399, it weighs four pounds and includes a radiance display, a gorilla glass screen and palm rest, a buttonless multi-touch touchpad, an NFC chip and solid-state drive.
Envy Spectre XT is a 13-inch ultrabook that retailed for US$999 in 2012. [3] A variant called Envy Spectre XT Pro was also released which is the same but includes a Tpm module and ships with Windows 7 Professional. It retailed for $100 extra. [4]
The Spectre XT TouchSmart has the same design as the Envy Spectre XT, but with a larger footprint and the addition of a touch operated display. Announced in September 2012, it shipped with Windows 8. [5]
In September 2012, HP announced Spectre One, an all in one desktop computer shipping with Windows 8. It has a 23.6 inch display, measures 11.5 mm thick, and covered by edge to edge glass. [6]
The HP Spectre 13 ultrabook (model no. series 13-3000) introduced in 2013 has a fourth generation Intel Core ( Haswell) processor, Intel HD 4400 graphics, and a full HD IPS display with optional 2560 x 1440 Sharp IGZO display upgrade. [7]
The Spectre 13 x2 (model no. series 13-H) is a 13.3-inch detachable hybrid ultrabook that doubles as a standalone tablet or a laptop. This is the first fanless detachable hybrid ultrabook powered by Intel's Haswell (fourth generation Core) processor. [8] It was available for pre-order in October 2013 with prices of $1099. [9] [10]
The Spectre x360 models are 2-in-1 convertibles; its name refers to its 360 degree hinge. HP also make similar x360 branded convertibles in the Envy and Pavilion lines.
Model | 13-4000 | 13-4100 | 15-AP | 13-AC | 13-W0 | 15-BL0 | 13-AE | 15-BL1 | 15-CH | 13-AP | 15-DF0 | 13-AW | 15-DF1 | 14-EA | 15-EB | 16-F0 | 14-EF | 16-F1 | 16-F2 |
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Announced | 3/2015 | 10/2015 | 1/2016 | 10/2016 | 1/2017 | 10/2017 | 1/2018 | 10/2018 | 1/2019 | 9/2019 | 1/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2021 | 5/2022 | ?/2023 | |||
Intel Core
processor generation |
5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | |||||||||||
Display | 13.3" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.5" 3:2 | 15.6" 16:9 | 16" 16:10 | 13.5" 3:2 | 16" 16:10 |
The first Spectre x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 [11]) ran on Broadwell 5th generation Intel Core. Released in March 2015, retailing for US$899. [12] [13] [14] It has a distinctive HEWLETT PACKARD wordmark embossed on the front and the lid. [15] In October 2015, an updated x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 G2 [16]) came out with the 6th generation Skylake processor. [17] At CES 2016 the 15-inch model with Skylake was announced. [18]
In October 2016, a third generation Spectre x360 13 was released with Intel's Kaby Lake (7th generation Core). With a refreshed design and featuring the new Spectre-specific HP logo, it is smaller, thinner, and adds a Thunderbolt 3 port. [19] [20] Spectre x360 15 with Kaby Lake was announced a few months later. [21] The next revision came later in 2017 with 8th generation Core, [22] [23] and a 4K resolution touch display. [24] Again, this was followed by a 15 inch variant introduced at CES 2018 [25] [26] featuring Gorilla Glass and support for the HP Tilt Pen. [27] Updated models were released in October 2018 (13-inch) and January 2019 (15-inch) using 8th generation Refresh processors of Intel Core. [28]
The 2019 version of Spectre x360 13 with 10th generation Intel Core has a smaller footprint compared to the previous, removing most bezels. [29] [30] [31] The Spectre x360 15 debuted at CES 2020. [32] In September 2020, a new generation Spectre x360 13 came using 11th generation Tiger Lake Core processors; [33] a new Spectre x360 14 was also introduced, with a 3:2 ratio display measuring. [34] [35] A year later, Spectre x360 16, with a 16-inch screen, was introduced. [36] [37]
The line was updated to 12th generation Intel Core in May 2022. [38] [39] The previous generation's Spectre x360 13 (which had a 13.3" 16:9 display) and Spectre x360 14 (which had a 13.5" 3:2 display) were essentially replaced by a single Spectre x360 13.5 model [40] (which HP also market as simply 'Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop'). [40]
HP Spectre x2 (model no. 12-A) is a 12-inch convertible released in 2015 and features a fanless Intel Core M processor. [41]
The second generation x2 (model no. 12-C) was announced in 2017. It moved away from the lower power Core M to the higher Core i series, offered up to i7. It has a 12.3-inch 3000x2000 IPS display. [42]
In 2016, HP unveiled the Spectre (model no. 13-V), which HP would later market as Spectre 13. [43] With a thickness of 10.4 mm, HP called it the thinnest laptop ever. [44] [45] It also introduced with it the new alternative HP logo featuring thin lines [46] which has since been adopted in some other products. A second generation (model no. 13-AF) came in 2017 with a reduced size and slimmer bezels. [47]
HP announced the Spectre Folio (model no. 13-AK) in October 2018 made of metal and leather. It retailed starting from $1299, with the Core i7 and LTE edition selling for $1499. [48]
In September 2023, the Spectre Fold foldable computer was introduced which HP call a "3-in-1" desktop, laptop and tablet. [49] [50]
Developer | Hewlett-Packard ( HP Inc.) |
---|---|
Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | 2012 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
CPU | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen |
Graphics | AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce |
Related | HP Pavilion, HP TouchSmart, HP Envy, HP Omen |
HP Spectre is a line of premium portable computers from HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard). It is HP's flagship line of products for consumers. [1]
It competes with products such as Dell XPS, Asus Zenbook, MacBook Air and Lenovo Yoga.
The Spectre first appeared as a model under the Envy series: Envy 14 Spectre. This ultrabook (i.e. Intel's designation of thin high-end laptops) received a large amount of attention when revealed at CES 2012, and it won CNET's Best of CES award in its category. [2] Retailing for US$1399, it weighs four pounds and includes a radiance display, a gorilla glass screen and palm rest, a buttonless multi-touch touchpad, an NFC chip and solid-state drive.
Envy Spectre XT is a 13-inch ultrabook that retailed for US$999 in 2012. [3] A variant called Envy Spectre XT Pro was also released which is the same but includes a Tpm module and ships with Windows 7 Professional. It retailed for $100 extra. [4]
The Spectre XT TouchSmart has the same design as the Envy Spectre XT, but with a larger footprint and the addition of a touch operated display. Announced in September 2012, it shipped with Windows 8. [5]
In September 2012, HP announced Spectre One, an all in one desktop computer shipping with Windows 8. It has a 23.6 inch display, measures 11.5 mm thick, and covered by edge to edge glass. [6]
The HP Spectre 13 ultrabook (model no. series 13-3000) introduced in 2013 has a fourth generation Intel Core ( Haswell) processor, Intel HD 4400 graphics, and a full HD IPS display with optional 2560 x 1440 Sharp IGZO display upgrade. [7]
The Spectre 13 x2 (model no. series 13-H) is a 13.3-inch detachable hybrid ultrabook that doubles as a standalone tablet or a laptop. This is the first fanless detachable hybrid ultrabook powered by Intel's Haswell (fourth generation Core) processor. [8] It was available for pre-order in October 2013 with prices of $1099. [9] [10]
The Spectre x360 models are 2-in-1 convertibles; its name refers to its 360 degree hinge. HP also make similar x360 branded convertibles in the Envy and Pavilion lines.
Model | 13-4000 | 13-4100 | 15-AP | 13-AC | 13-W0 | 15-BL0 | 13-AE | 15-BL1 | 15-CH | 13-AP | 15-DF0 | 13-AW | 15-DF1 | 14-EA | 15-EB | 16-F0 | 14-EF | 16-F1 | 16-F2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | 3/2015 | 10/2015 | 1/2016 | 10/2016 | 1/2017 | 10/2017 | 1/2018 | 10/2018 | 1/2019 | 9/2019 | 1/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2020 | 9/2021 | 5/2022 | ?/2023 | |||
Intel Core
processor generation |
5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | |||||||||||
Display | 13.3" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.3" 16:9 | 15.6" 16:9 | 13.5" 3:2 | 15.6" 16:9 | 16" 16:10 | 13.5" 3:2 | 16" 16:10 |
The first Spectre x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 [11]) ran on Broadwell 5th generation Intel Core. Released in March 2015, retailing for US$899. [12] [13] [14] It has a distinctive HEWLETT PACKARD wordmark embossed on the front and the lid. [15] In October 2015, an updated x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 G2 [16]) came out with the 6th generation Skylake processor. [17] At CES 2016 the 15-inch model with Skylake was announced. [18]
In October 2016, a third generation Spectre x360 13 was released with Intel's Kaby Lake (7th generation Core). With a refreshed design and featuring the new Spectre-specific HP logo, it is smaller, thinner, and adds a Thunderbolt 3 port. [19] [20] Spectre x360 15 with Kaby Lake was announced a few months later. [21] The next revision came later in 2017 with 8th generation Core, [22] [23] and a 4K resolution touch display. [24] Again, this was followed by a 15 inch variant introduced at CES 2018 [25] [26] featuring Gorilla Glass and support for the HP Tilt Pen. [27] Updated models were released in October 2018 (13-inch) and January 2019 (15-inch) using 8th generation Refresh processors of Intel Core. [28]
The 2019 version of Spectre x360 13 with 10th generation Intel Core has a smaller footprint compared to the previous, removing most bezels. [29] [30] [31] The Spectre x360 15 debuted at CES 2020. [32] In September 2020, a new generation Spectre x360 13 came using 11th generation Tiger Lake Core processors; [33] a new Spectre x360 14 was also introduced, with a 3:2 ratio display measuring. [34] [35] A year later, Spectre x360 16, with a 16-inch screen, was introduced. [36] [37]
The line was updated to 12th generation Intel Core in May 2022. [38] [39] The previous generation's Spectre x360 13 (which had a 13.3" 16:9 display) and Spectre x360 14 (which had a 13.5" 3:2 display) were essentially replaced by a single Spectre x360 13.5 model [40] (which HP also market as simply 'Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop'). [40]
HP Spectre x2 (model no. 12-A) is a 12-inch convertible released in 2015 and features a fanless Intel Core M processor. [41]
The second generation x2 (model no. 12-C) was announced in 2017. It moved away from the lower power Core M to the higher Core i series, offered up to i7. It has a 12.3-inch 3000x2000 IPS display. [42]
In 2016, HP unveiled the Spectre (model no. 13-V), which HP would later market as Spectre 13. [43] With a thickness of 10.4 mm, HP called it the thinnest laptop ever. [44] [45] It also introduced with it the new alternative HP logo featuring thin lines [46] which has since been adopted in some other products. A second generation (model no. 13-AF) came in 2017 with a reduced size and slimmer bezels. [47]
HP announced the Spectre Folio (model no. 13-AK) in October 2018 made of metal and leather. It retailed starting from $1299, with the Core i7 and LTE edition selling for $1499. [48]
In September 2023, the Spectre Fold foldable computer was introduced which HP call a "3-in-1" desktop, laptop and tablet. [49] [50]