If you pick up the laptop with a degree of aggression then you’ll probably see the screen lie back a little it’s just a case of being careful when you pick it up. The laptop feels robust, and the hinge doesn’t display a hint of wobble when typing. It even comes with a nifty protective sleeve in the box. It’s 1.8cm thick, and it fits just fine into my fairly large backpack. It’s nearly exactly the same weight as the Dell XPS 15, which is impressive considering the Spectre’s bendy hinge. It’s a big machine, no doubt, and at 2kg you’re certain to notice it in your bag. This means if you have a high-end ThunderBolt 3 monitor or dock, you’ll be able to plug in, charge your laptop and access your peripherals in one motion.įinally, there’s high-end, dual-band Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 as well. Both can be used for charging, and one doubles as a ThunderBolt 3 port. There’s a pair of reversible USB 3.1 Type-C ports on the right. There’s one USB 3.0 connector, which sits on the left of the device, alongside a the 3.5mm headset jack and SD card reader. In terms of ports, HP has been quite generous, perhaps learning the lessons from other machines (including the Spectre 13) that lacked some important connectors. Perhaps with an extra row of keys, or a fan grille – or at least some finer detailing. The space around the keyboard tray is a vast expanse of grey, which I can’t help but feel could have been put to better use. The copper trim around the edges is super shiny and looks superb. The main chassis receives the same treatment – although, presumably, to save on weight the keyboard tray is made from a premium plastic instead of metal. The dark-grey aluminium lid along with the new, fancier HP logo looks great, with smooth corners and precision-cut edges featuring the now-unmistakable Spectre copper trim around the edges. I haven’t always been a fan of the Spectre way of doing things, but I think the x360 15 is the first such laptop I’ve found to be truly attractive.
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