HP Spectre x360 15 (15.6-inch, 2016) Series

Great keyboard ;Excellent build quality ;Bright, high-contrast screen ;Sturdy 360-degree hinge

Max speaker volume is just OK ;Not as powerful as a MacBook Air

Handsome design ; Comfortable keyboard ; Perky performance

No HDMI port ; No security-cable lockdown notch ; Only slightly heavier Spectre x360 14 has bigger panel, 3:2 aspect ratio

Freshened up with "Tiger Lake" 11th Generation silicon, HP's stylish Spectre x360 13 is one of the best 13.3-inch convertible laptops, but once you see the 3:2 aspect ratio display of its x360 14 stablemate, it's hard to go back.

Flawless keyboard ; Spectacular design ; Comes with stylus

Less-than-stellar battery life ; Trackpad gets in the way of typing

Although the battery life falls short, the HP Spectre x360 packs heat when it comes to power, versatility and a stunning design that’s certain to incite compliments.

4K screen. Very slim. Good performance from Core i7 processor. 16GB of memory. 10 hours of battery life. Generous port selection includes HDMI and USB-C.

Bulky and awkward in Tablet mode.

Conclusion The HP Spectre x360 15t's 15.6-inch screen is large enough for working on spreadsheets and other large documents during the day, while its 4K UHD resolution is primed for movie night on your couch. That said, the multimode design feels more...

Very slim. Multimode design. Good port selection, including HDMI and USB-C. Long battery life.

Pricey compared with rivals. Bulky and awkward in Tablet mode.

Conclusion The HP Spectre x360 15t (15-ap011dx) has excellent battery life and premium construction going for it. But it costs a lot more than most midrange convertible-hybrid laptops. It's drastically undercut by the $700 Acer Aspire R 14, a system...

Contrast-rich screen ; Balanced sound space ; Long battery life for its size

Poor ergonomics ; Dim display ; Weak speakers for their size

This thin-and-light, 15-inch convertible laptop costs a pretty penny and has some annoying quirks, but you'll love its style and long battery life.

Luxurious design ; Sturdy, compact chassis ; Bright 1080p display ; Fast performance ; 12+ hour battery life ; IR camera and fingerprint sensor

Terrible webcam ; Small touchpad ; No bundled stylus ; Overshadowed by Spectre x360 14

HP's Spectre x360 13 is an outstanding premium laptop even if it gets overshadowed by the newer (but pricier) Spectre x360 14.

Gorgeous, lightweight design; Speedy overall performance; Vibrant 4K display; Strong sound; Great battery life

Heats up; No fingerprint reader

identical maximum brightness levels as the FHD SKU ; slightly more accurate colors out-of-the-box ; very crisp texts and images ; very minimal uneven backlight bleeding

reduced battery life compared to FHD SKU ; lower contrast

Should you purchase the costlier 4K UHD SKU over the less expensive FHD SKU? The advantages are obvious including sharper texts and images for potentially better multi-tasking. We're also relieved to see no major reductions in backlight brightness due...