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HP Spectre
DeveloperHewlett-Packard (HP Inc.)
ManufacturerHP Inc.
TypeLaptop
Release date2012
Lifespan2012–2024
Discontinued2024
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
CPUIntel Core i3, i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen
GraphicsAMD Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce
SuccessorHP OmniBook
RelatedHP 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

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Envy Spectre / Spectre XT

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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

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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

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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

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HP Spectre x360 (2016)

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

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Series Announced

(MM/YYYY)

Processor Memory Display Graphics OS Ref.
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

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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

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HP Spectre (2017)

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

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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

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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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