HP Spectre
Developer | Hewlett-Packard (HP Inc.) |
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Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
Type | Laptop |
Release date | 2012 |
Lifespan | 2012–2024 |
Discontinued | 2024 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
CPU | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen |
Graphics | AMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce |
Successor | HP OmniBook |
Related | HP Pavilion, HP TouchSmart, HP Envy, HP Omen |
HP Spectre was a line of premium portable computers from HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard). Beginning as a high-end version of the HP Envy line in 2012, it became HP's flagship line of laptop products for consumers from 2015 to 2024.[1]
The line was subsequently phased out following a corporate brand streamlining in 2024, with all new consumer portable computers to be rebranded as OmniBook (a revival of the old Hewlett-Packard brand of the same name that was defunct in 2002 after the 2002 merger with Compaq).[2] OmniBook, as a replacement to the Spectre line, is made for the next generation of AI PCs.[3]
Models
Envy Spectre / Spectre XT
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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]
The Spectre XT TouchSmart (see also: HP 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.[7]
Spectre One
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.[8]
Spectre 13 / x2
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.[9]
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.[10] It was available for pre-order in October 2013 with prices of $1099.[11][12]
Spectre x360
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.
The first Spectre x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360[13]) ran on Broadwell 5th generation Intel Core. Released in March 2015, retailing for US$899.[14][15][16] It has a distinctive HEWLETT PACKARD wordmark embossed on the front and the lid.[17] In October 2015, an updated x360 (also called Spectre Pro x360 G2[18]) came out with the 6th generation Skylake processor.[19] At CES 2016 the 15-inch model with Skylake was announced.[20]
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.[21][22] Spectre x360 15 with Kaby Lake was announced a few months later.[23] The next revision came later in 2017 with 8th generation Core,[24][25] and a 4K resolution touch display.[26] Again, this was followed by a 15 inch variant introduced at CES 2018[27][28] featuring Gorilla Glass and support for the HP Tilt Pen.[29] Updated models were released in October 2018 (13-inch) and January 2019 (15-inch) using 8th generation Refresh processors of Intel Core.[30]
The 2019 version of Spectre x360 13 with 10th generation Intel Core has a smaller footprint compared to the previous, removing most bezels.[31][32][33] The Spectre x360 15 debuted at CES 2020.[34] In September 2020, a new generation Spectre x360 13 came using 11th generation Tiger Lake Core processors;[35] a new Spectre x360 14 was also introduced, with a 3:2 ratio display measuring.[36][37] A year later, Spectre x360 16, with a 16-inch screen, was introduced.[38][39]
The line was updated to 12th generation Intel Core in May 2022.[40][41] 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[42] (which HP also market as simply 'Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop').[42] 2024 saw the introduction of the next generation x360 models and the first with the Intel's Core Ultra branding.[43]
Comparison table
Series | Announced
(MM/YYYY) |
Processor | Memory | Display | Graphics | OS | Ref. |
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13-4000 | 03/2015 | Intel Core 5th generation | 4GB-8GB | 13.3" (16:9) FHD or QHD | Intel HD Graphics | Windows 8.1 | [16] |
13-4100 | 10/2015 | Intel Core 6th generation | Windows 10 | [19] | |||
15-ap | 01/2016 | 8GB-16GB | 15.6" (16:9) OLED (FHD) or LED (UHD) | Intel HD Graphics or Intel Iris Graphics | [20] | ||
13-ac | 10/2016 | Intel Core 7th generation | 13.3" (16:9) | ||||
13-w0 | |||||||
15-bl0 | 01/2017 | 15.6" (16:9) | |||||
13-ae | 10/2017 | Intel Core 8th generation | 13.3" (16:9) | ||||
15-bl1 | 01/2018 | 15.6" (16:9) | |||||
15-ch | |||||||
13-ap | 10/2018 | 13.3" (16:9) | |||||
15-df0 | 01/2019 | 15.6" (16:9) | |||||
13-aw | 09/2019 | Intel Core 10th generation | 13.3" (16:9) | ||||
15-df1 | 01/2020 | 15.6" (16:9) | |||||
14-ea | 09/2020 | Intel Core 11th generation | 13.5" (3:2) | ||||
15-eb | 15.6" (16:9) | ||||||
16-f0000 | 09/2021 | 16" (16:10) | Windows 11 | ||||
16-f1000 | 05/2022 | Intel Core 12th generation | [44] | ||||
14-ef1000 | 08/2022 | 13.5" (3:2) | [45] | ||||
16-f2000 | 02/2023 | Intel Core 13th generation | 16" (16:10) | [46] | |||
14-ef2000 | 03/2023 | 13.5" (3:2) | [47] | ||||
16-aa0000 | 12/2023 | Intel Core 14th generation | 16" (16:10) | [48] | |||
14-eu | 01/2024 | 14" (3:2) | [49] |
Spectre x2
HP Spectre x2 (model no. 12-A) is a 12-inch convertible released in 2015 and features a fanless Intel Core M processor.[50]
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.[51]
Spectre 13
In 2016, HP unveiled the Spectre (model no. 13-V), which HP would later market as Spectre 13.[52] With a thickness of 10.4 mm, HP called it the thinnest laptop ever.[53][54] It also introduced with it the new alternative HP logo featuring thin lines[55] 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.[56]
Spectre Folio
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.[57]
Spectre Fold
In September 2023, the Spectre Fold foldable computer was introduced which HP call a "3-in-1" desktop, laptop and tablet.[58][59]
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