On October 4, 2017, HP unveiled its HP Spectre 13 and HP Spectre x360 13 laptops. The new products feature the latest generation processors, longer battery life, and brilliant displays in sleek, angular designs. The thin second generation Spectre 13 has a 4K display and loud audio and is powered by 8th Generation Intel Core processors quad-core device. HP's Spectre x360 laptop offers a long battery life in a quad-core convertible while improving security with an integrated privacy screen option.
The thin HP Spectre 13 does not compromise on premium features such as 4K displays, thin bezels and performance. Specific features include:
- Contoured design: Built from CNC aluminum and carbon fiber, it is offered in Ceramic White with Pale Gold polished accents or Dark Ash Silver with Copper polished accents featuring micro-edge bezels with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT displays in up to 4K high resolution2.
- Sensory experience: Speakers are placed above the full-size edge-to-edge backlit keyboard for clear and crisp sound and a comfortable typing experience.
- Productivity: Fast performance with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, store content with room to spare with up to 1TB PCIe SSD9, and multitask with speed with memory up to 16 GB LPDDR3.
- Battery power: Up to 11.5 hours of battery life and charging from zero percent battery life to 50 percent on a 30 minute charge with HP Fast Charge technology.
The redesigned HP Spectre x360 transforms between a laptop and a tablet while delivering quad-core performance, battery life up to 16.5 hours, and a new integrated privacy screen. Specific features include:
- Design: The sculpted CNC machined aluminum body with angular lines is offered in Natural Silver and Dark Ash Silver with Copper accents.
- Display: Micro-edge bezels with durable Corning Gorilla Glass NBT 13-inch diagonal displays in up to 4K high resolution offer exceptional viewing experiences.
- Thin: Creators and multitaskers will be delighted by the optimized thermals, performance brought by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, memory up to 16 GB LPDDR3 and options up 1TB PCIe SSD9 to store artwork, precious memories, and entertainment.
- Security: Safety features include a fingerprint reader located on the side for easy access, HP Sure View integrated privacy screen option on Full HD versions to eliminate visual hacking with one quick keystroke, and HP Wide Vision FHD IR camera to login with facial recognition.
- Versatile: The Windows Ink Certified8 pen delivers a more natural drawing and writing experience with simultaneous pen and touch. With tilt, the pen is pressure sensitive for precise inking in any mode. Under the pen is an integrated USB-C rechargeable battery, 15 seconds of charging gives the user up to 198 minutes of use.