The Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor is the key highlight when it comes to the performance of the HP Spectre x360 (2021).
HP Spectre x360 (2021) is the latest version of the thin (13.46mm), light (1.26kg) business laptop line with important improvements in the 11th generation Intel Core i processor. With a unique design and stronger performance than previous generations, this is one of the laptops worth considering for those interested in both performance and mobility.
Design
The HP Spectre x360 (2021) is finished with a sturdy aluminum frame, the lid has a simple but luxurious stylized HP logo. The most impressive point in the design of the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is the beveled cuts on the edges and corners of the machine, giving it the look of a carefully cut and polished gem.
Unique exterior design, completely different from the laptop market.
Next is the 360-degree hinge, which makes the device different from conventional laptops. The hinge allows the screen to flip back 360 degrees as its name suggests, turning the HP Spectre x360 (2021) into a tablet for different purposes.
With a laptop as slim as the HP Spectre x360 (2021), of course, users can hardly expect it to be equipped with many connection ports. On the left side of the device, there is a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB 3.1 Type-A port, with the power button located on the cutout in the top left corner. On the right side, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is equipped with 2 thunderbolt/USB-C ports, a webcam kill switch, and a memory card slot.
The connection ports are on the left side.
The connection ports are on the right side.
Screen
The screen bezels of the HP Spectre x360 (2021) are very thin. It contributes to a compact, easy-to-carry design as well as helps the images on the screen stand out, become more vivid and create a more spacious feeling than looking at four thick screen bezels.
This is a bright, detailed and vibrant Full HD display. With OLED technology, this display has good contrast and wide viewing angles. The touch response on the HP Spectre x360 (2021) display also works well and smoothly.
The HP Spectre x360 (2021) has an impressive display.
In addition to the keyboard for a solid typing experience and a spacious, responsive touchpad, an integrated fingerprint sensor is also noteworthy as it helps increase device security and quick login. In addition, HP also equips the device with backlit keys, helping users type more easily in the dark.
Integrated fingerprint sensor.
Performance
CPU: 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 (quad-core, 8MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 4.7GHz with Turbo Boost);
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (integrated);
RAM: 16GB LPDDR4 (3,200MHz);
Hard drive: 512GB SSD (PCIe, NVMe, M.2).
The Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor is the highlight when talking about the performance of the HP Spectre x360 (2021). With a Cinebench score of 1,430 points and a Geekbench score of 1,317 points, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) clearly delivers higher performance than its predecessor (1,259 Geekbench points). Although this difference is not too big, it still shows improvements in power on the Intel Core i7-1165G7 chip.
The performance of the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is quite impressive thanks to the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor.
With a new generation CPU combined with a large RAM capacity of up to 16GB, a 512GB SSD hard drive and running genuine Windows 10, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) provides a smooth experience that satisfies the writer's needs. Opening multiple applications or multiple tabs at the same time on the web browser will hardly affect the performance and speed of the HP Spectre x360 (2021) version.
Another big upgrade is the Intel Iris Xe GPU, an integrated GPU that promises to deliver significantly improved performance over previous integrated graphics, even rivaling some discrete graphics cards.
At first glance, this compact HP Spectre x360 (2021) doesn't seem to be a gaming laptop. However, many heavy games can't be too difficult for this laptop. Intel claims that the HP Spectre x360 (2021) can play GTA 5 at over 60 frames per second. In fact, the popular League of Legends game is completely within the processing capabilities of the HP Spectre x360 (2021).
Battery
Thanks to Intel Evo certification - a set of standards for thin, light, premium and powerful laptops based on 11th generation Intel Core i processors (Tiger Lake), HP Spectre x360 (2021) has a major improvement in battery life.
Specifically, in a real-world test, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) can operate for 11 hours and 22 minutes when continuously playing a Full HD (1080p) video at 50% screen brightness. In the battery life test using PCMark 10 software, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) achieved a duration of nearly 13 hours.
In short, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is a very good high-end laptop with a stylish, compact design, powerful configuration for everyday use, especially with impressive battery life.
