Review: HP Spectre x2

By Kevin Lee

Introduction

With the Surface Pro 4 re-establishing Microsoft as the best Windows tablet maker, you can’t find a slate that’s not trying to emulate its design and success. From the Lenovo Miix 700 to the Dell XPS 12 and even the iPad Pro, everyone is getting into the pro-level tablet game with their own detachable device.

The Spectre x2 is HP’s entry in the ever-expanding tablet-laptop hybrid category. While there’s a striking resemblance between it and the Surface Pro 4, the Spectre x2 carves an identity of its own with a thinner body, fanless Intel Core M processors and a premium design.

Coming at a more affordable $799 (£799, AU$1,699) price point with a keyboard included, this 12-inch slate undercuts Microsoft’s flagship tablet. But make no mistake: HP’s 2-in-1 is a compelling device in its own right.

Design

The HP Spectre x2 undoubtedly takes some design cues from the Surface Pro 4, and its forbearer, the Surface Pro 3. It has an unmistakably similar silhouette if you’re at all familiar with Microsoft’s tablet line. That said, there are a few key differences that make HP’s convertible approach slightly unique.

For starters, the Spectre x2 …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac