HP Spectre x360 15 (15.6-inch, 2017) Series

Outstanding design ; Good battery life ; Great screen

Dual-core processor ; Low-end GPU

Excellent keyboard ; Plethora of input options ; Solid connectivity ; Attractive pricing given the overall value

Display is good, but not quite great ; Unwieldly when used as a tablet

HP accomplished something special with the Spectre x360 15. It’s not an inexpensive machine, but it’s nevertheless a no-compromise option that will leave you convinced that you’ve made a great investment. In all its aspects, from performance to battery...

Stylus included ; Good looking new design ; Long battery life

Expensive ; Minor performance gains

HP has given the 13-inch Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptop a new lease on life with an attractive redesign, improved hardware and a massive boost to battery life.

Core i7 processor, PCIe-NVMe storage, bigger battery, and 4K touchscreen all come standard ; Stylus and dongles are included accessories ; Starting price is just $130 higher than last year

Chunkier frame feels more budget

Convertible form factor. 4K screen. Equipped with HDMI, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. Includes 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Comes with digitizer pen.

Bulky in tablet mode. Competitors have better battery life.

Thanks to its large 4K screen and powerful components, the 2017 HP Spectre x360 15 is an awesome choice for artists or movie buffs, and an innovative and attractive 2-in-1 for everyone else. The HP Spectre x360 13-w023dx, however, can serve a wider...

Vivid, 4K display; Higher-than-average battery life; Looks and feels premium; Great speakers ; Runs hot; Uses last-generation GPU ; With its colorful 4K display and premium design, the Spectre x360 is the 15-inch convertible to beat.

Runs hot; Uses last-generation GPU ; With its colorful 4K display and premium design, the Spectre x360 is the 15-inch convertible to beat.

With its colorful 4K display and premium design, the Spectre x360 is the 15-inch convertible to beat.

Beautiful 2-in-1 design ; Large battery and low-power CPU ; Excellent audio quality ; Very good keyboard+trackpad, excellent display

Not a light 15.6-inch computer ; No fingerprint reader

THE SPECTRE X360 15 OFFERS MUCH VALUE FOR THE MONEY

Beautifully designed and with practically no missteps, the HP Spectre x360 15 has a great keyboard and trackpad, 4K display, above-average sound system with solid battery life and decent performance for the money.

It's not particularly lightweight.

It's hard to find a match for the HP Spectre x360 15's mix of features and performance for the money, and none of its competitors are nearly as pretty.