If you’re looking for a big, flexible laptop, the HP Spectre x360 16 will make you very happy indeed. Its 16in screen delivers bags of desktop space; there’s ample power for apps and games; the convertible design provides plenty of usage options; and the included stylus makes it a great tool for artists and graphic designers.
The entry-level model costs £1,799 inc VAT and comes with an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a gorgeous 4K OLED touchscreen; the model I tested has a newer Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, GeForce RTX 4050 graphics and a 120Hz screen, but the resolution drops to 2,880 x 1,800.
HP hasn’t changed the design of the Spectre x360 16 in a few years, but the slate blue colour still looks characterful yet professional. The hinge is remarkably sturdy, so you can tilt the screen any way you want and it will stay in place without any sagging or wobbling.
HP neatly hides a couple of ports into the gem-cut back corners: the right offers a USB-C port, which is perfectly placed for charging, while a headphone jack sits at the left. On the sides you’ll find another USB-C port, one USB-A port and an HDMI 2.1 socket. That’s enough for most setups.
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