The HP Spectre X360 13 2-in-1 is still worth flipping over
The same great design with a few improvements.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
It's perfectly laid out for touch typing, with comfortable travel.
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Bundled stylus
HP's Active Pen and its sibling, the Tilt Pen, are just OK.
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Traditional silver
It also comes in Pale Rose Gold and Dark Ash Silver (copper and brown, my favorite).
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Tablet mode
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Close up of the right side
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HP Tilt Pen
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Big comfy touchpad
For working on your big, comfy couch.
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Bundled pleather sleeve
It has a holder for the stylus.
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Irritating sticker
HP's styluses all have an identification sticker on them that irritates my hand, but is impossible to remove without a lot of work and leaves behind sticky adhesive.
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Tent mode
The touchscreen is bright and responsive.
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Skinny
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Left side
A USB 3.1 Type-A connector, headphone jack, power switch and microSD slot occupy the left side.
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Hot air and sound
Both come out of the bottom grill.
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Right side
The volume control, fingerprint sensor and two Thunderbolt-capable USB-C connectors occupy the right side.
