What you need to know
- HP announced the refreshed Spectre x360 15 at CES 2020.
- The convertible laptop runs on 10th Gen Intel processors and the latest NVIDIA graphics.
- The HP Spectre x360 15 is expected in March, starting at $1,600.
HP announced its most powerful Spectre yet at CES 2020, the HP Spectre x360 15. The convertible laptop runs on up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA's latest GeForce graphics. The laptop should be available with an NVIDIA MX chip for the U-series and NVIDIA GeForce graphics for the 45-watt CPU.The HP Spectre x360 15 is set to release in March 2020 and to start at $1,600.
HP's latest Spectre builds off the successful and well-received Spectre line, keeping the gem-cut design of previous models. It features either a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display or 4K IPS display with DCI-P3 color gamut range. HP reduced the top and bottom bezels of the laptop's display, yielding a device with a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The Spectre x360 15 supports Wi-Fi 6, which delivers file transfer speeds almost three times faster than Wi-Fi 5, according to HP.
| Category | HP Spectre x360 15 |
|---|---|
| Display | 15.6-inch 4K OLED |
| Processor | Up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| Graphics | Latest NVIDIA GeForce |
| Ports | HDMI microSD USB 2x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C |
| Webcam | IR camera |
| Audio | Quad-firing speakers |
| Security | IR camera Fingerprint reader HP Webcam Kill Switch Dedicated mute mic button |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Battery | 17 hours |
| Pen support | Yes |
Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central
HP built several security features into the Spectre x360 15, including an HP Webcam Kill Switch, a dedicated mute mic button, a fingerprint reader on the keyboard deck, and an IR camera.
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