Additionally, a weighty actuation force (71 grams on the Folio, 80 grams on the x360) provide a pleasant snappiness to the keys. We were impressed with the typing experience on both models, which each offer 1.3 millimeters of key travel. We didn't run into any issues when using these touch screens to navigate the web, and both displays are surrounded by relatively thin bezels.īoth Spectres defy the stigma that a thin laptop means a poor keyboard. The panel maxed out at 261 nits of brightness, which is dimmer than the premium laptop average (319 percent) and the Spectre Folio (313 nits). The x360's 13.3-inch screen doesn't get very bright, either. MORE: HP Spectre Folio Hands-On: A Stunning Leather 2-in-1 The x360 fell just short of that mark and the premium laptop average (117 percent), at 109 percent. The 13.3-inch display on the Spectre Folio registered 119 percent on our colorimeter, which measures sRGB color gamut. LTE-enabled versions of the Folio have a dual-sim slot under the display. The x360 also houses a USB 3.1 Type-A port and an SD card reader on the left side, whereas the Folio's only other port is a USB Type-C input. While both Spectre laptops offer dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone/mic jack, the x360 wins this round for its wider selection of inputs. The 3.4-pound and 12.6 x 9.2 x 0.6-inch Folio is far from being bulky however, many modern 13-inch laptops weigh less and are smaller. Measuring 12 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches and weighing 2.9 pounds, the Spectre x360 is both lighter and more compact than its leather sibling. The x360 employs a traditional 360-degree hinge for converting from a laptop to a tablet. The x360's sharp angles and low profile give it an aggressive stance, while brushed aluminum and chrome surfaces add a premium touch. With its sleek silver aluminum chassis, the x360 has a more traditional appeal when compared with the Folio. That is, the bottom of the display detaches from the base when you push the screen forward, and the display changes viewing angles as you slide it toward you. Instead of bending backward or detaching from a base, the Spectre Folio goes from a laptop into presentation or tablet mode with a push and a slide. If the Spectre's leather materials weren't unique enough, the laptop also features an innovative mechanism for transforming into a tablet. The Folio's frame and keyboard deck are constructed of a stylish ash-gray aluminum, and a leather loop on the laptop's right side holds an included stylus. Accenting the leather lid is light stitching and an HP logo embossed in the center. The laptop's chassis feels plush and the leather does a reasonable job resisting stains and fingerprints. Bonded - not just covered - in 100 percent genuine leather, the Folio looks like it was created by a top fashion designer. The Spectre Folio is unlike any laptop we've ever seen.

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