Our opinion on the HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf
Thin and light blue aluminum design for the versatile 2-in-1 multimedia tablet laptop HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf with 16-inch High Definition High Fidelity OLED 2.8K DCI-P3 screen with a frequency of 120Hz which improves fluidity in games and 360° opening, a stylus being provided. This hybrid Ultrabook whose responsiveness is reinforced by the comfortable fast SSD storage of 1 TB which accelerates multimedia processing like the 16 GB of RAM and the Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake processor with high-performance Intel Arc graphics solution. Suitable for modest games, this Windows 11 laptop also has 4 speakers, a 2-factor biometric authentication solution (fingerprint reader + infrared webcam), a backlit keyboard (but without keypad). digital) as well as Wi-Fi 7 be and USB-C Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Features of the HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf
| Screen(s) | 16” IPS 2.8K OLED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 Display HDR 500cd/m² micro-edges 16/10 glass with low blue light emission Corning Gorilla Glass multi-touch (2880×1800, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake (16 cores: 6P 4.8 GHz, 8E 3.8 GHz, 2S, 28-115W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (soldered) LPDDR5x 6400 MHz |
| Graphic card | Intel Arc integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe) |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.2 (Gen2) + 2 USB 4 Type-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader |
| Network | Wi-Fi 7 be (2×2, Intel BE200), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | – |
| Windows Hello | Yes, via fingerprint reader + 5 megapixel infrared webcam |
| Audio system | 4 DTS:X Ultra Audio Boost Poly Studio speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Polymer 6 cells 83Whr (310 gr) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.95 Kg / 356.8 x 245.5 x 19.8 |
The HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf faces the competition
The HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf is currently showing promotion at HP France and offers an attractive configuration/price ratio for its category where it is one of the least expensive to offer such a powerful and recent processor and graphics solution with such a high definition screen with such faithful colors but also a double solution of biometric authentication as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Chassis, connections, screen of the HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf
Openable 360° to transform into a tablet, this versatile 2-in-1 laptop PC has an original elegant appearance with its thin and light Space Blue Aluminum design.
Multi-touch touch technology equips the screen so that you can interact with the system and software by simply placing the stylus provided or at least one finger on it (or a stylus not provided), and this by pressures/gestures.
Its Corning Gorilla Glass protection and its tactile aspect imply a shiny coating which gives punch to the colors but is subject to reflections in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors).
The screen also stands out with its OLED DCI-P3 specifications involving much more faithful colorimetry than average with great black depth and significant viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically. But also a minimal latency which, associated with the frequency of 120Hz higher than the standard 60Hz, the screen reinforces the overall fluidity including in games.
The screen also stands out with its 16:9 format, displaying more information in height than the classic 16:9 format. As well as its 2.8K definition superior to Full HD suitable for High Definition content.
Those who wish to authenticate biometrically via Windows Hello will be delighted that 2 systems are present under this 2-in-1 Ultrabook: a fingerprint reader as well as a webcam whose Infrared technology allows facial recognition.
We appreciate even more that a shutter is present to hide the webcam when not using it in order to preserve privacy.
It’s a shame not to find a numeric keypad on the right of the chiclet keyboard when this functionality is standard from 15 inches to easily enter numbers.
Fortunately the keyboard can be backlit when you need to better distinguish your keys.
This hybrid laptop integrates good connectivity including 2 USB 4 Type-C Thunderbolt 4, Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 be wireless modules (more recent and efficient than Wi-Fi 6 ax) to communicate and connect remotely, a practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, an audio port without forgetting 1 USB 3.2 (USB 2.0/3.0 compatible) ensuring transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when plugging in a USB 3.0 device.
Performance, battery life of the HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf
The HP Specter x360 16-aa0005nf may be of interest to those who wish to equip themselves with a comfortable, yet thin and light, versatile laptop computer that can be converted into a tablet for versatile multimedia-oriented use.
It delivers solid general performance that will satisfy a maximum of users. Because it is driven by a Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake processor with 16 hybrid cores, aided by 16 GB of RAM.
This core will appeal to creators since it provides faster multimedia processing than a classic Quad/Hexa Core and 8 GB DDR4/5. You can clearly feel the difference in work requiring CPU and RAM resources that takes advantage of multi-core, such as video editing or photo editing.
The heart is well supported in processing and more generally on a daily basis by the SSD storage offering a large capacity of 1000 GB to accommodate quantities of software and files including personal creations.
As a reminder, an SSD is more resistant to shocks, more energy efficient, quiet and much faster.
Responsiveness and fluidity are much better with an SSD than with a hard drive.
This translates in particular to much faster starts/stops, processing and launches of software/games, or even faster arrival on online game cards.
Although no dedicated graphics card is on board here, you can still watch HD photos and videos thanks to the benefits of the Intel Arc graphics solution inserted in the Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 which offers the advantage of being more efficient than the classic Iris Xe.
Thanks to the Intel Arc you can also play light to modest games if you make adjustments to obtain good playability. We are thinking in particular of a reduction in the definition of the screen. Because 2.8K requires more graphics calculations than Full HD, which results in a lower number of fps.
Finally, in terms of autonomy, expect around 6 hours of battery operation in light use for this 2-in-1 hybrid Ultrabook convertible into a Tablet whose thinness and controlled weight make transport easier.
Expect it to heat up and be heard when pushed hard (e.g. treatments, games).
If necessary, a ventilated support can be used in addition to limit its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).
