HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13

HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13″ (2020 model) Intel Core™ i7‑1065G7 16 GB DDR4 (LPDDR4x‑3200) 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD

Hardware Specifications

• CPU: Intel Core i7‑1065G7 (4 cores, 8 threads; base 1.3 GHz, boost to 3.9 GHz; 8 MB L3 cache)

• Memory: 16 GB LPDDR4x‑3200 MHz (soldered, non‑upgradable)

• Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, often paired with 32 GB Intel Optane Memory for enhanced responsiveness

• Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics (integrated)

Display & Design

• Screen: 13.3″ Full HD (1920×1080) touch display — slim bezel (edge-to-edge). Most versions use IPS or AMOLED depending on SKU, with Gorilla Glass protection

• Form Factor: Thin and lightweight ultra‑portable convertible (360° hinge for tent/tablet modes)

• Build: Premium “gem-cut” machined aluminum chassis, available in Nightfall Black or Poseidon Silver with backlit keyboard and stylus support on some SKUs

Connectivity & Inputs

• Ports:

  • 2 × USB‑C / Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s, Power Delivery, DisplayPort, HP Sleep & Charge)

  • 1 × USB‑A 3.1 Gen 1 with Sleep & Charge

  • 1 × 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo

  • 1 × micro‑SD card reader

• Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6 or 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2

• Extras: HD webcam, often with IR support, fingerprint reader, McAfee Internet Security 1‑year license, built-in privacy features on some models

Battery & Performance

• Battery life: Excellent efficiency thanks to low-power Ice Lake CPU and optimized design—user reports and retailer estimates suggest all-day use for education or office productivity

• Performance:

  • Superb everyday multitasking, Apt for Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, light video editing, depending on thermal balance and background apps

  • Some real-world users report thermal throttling if under sustained load or with multiple browser tabs active, due to tight thermal constraints in this thin chassis

Pros & Cons

Advantages

• Sleek, premium convertible form factor with 360° hinge and touch/stylus support

• Strong performance from i7‑1065G7 and 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM

• Fast SSD (plus Optane) leads to snappy boot and launch times

• Great display quality (IPS or optional AMOLED) and edge-to-edge clarity

• Superior port flexibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-A Sleep & Charge

Limitations

• RAM is soldered and not upgradeable—system is fixed at 16 GB

• Compact design can lead to heat buildup; some users experience CPU throttling under load

• Integrated graphics limit gaming to light or older titles; demanding games or sustained GPU tasks will push performance ceiling

At-a-Glance Summary

Ideal For…

• Mobile professionals, students, and creative users seeking a beautiful and capable 2-in-1 machine

• Productivity tasks, office software, video conferencing, light photo/video editing

• Anyone loving touchscreen and convertible flexibility in a stylish, travel-friendly package

Consider alternatives or upgrades if you require upgradable RAM, dedicated graphics for heavier workloads, or longer sustained thermal performance.