1. HP Spectre x360, 9th gen Gemcut 15t
The latest HP Spectre X360 is the latest and updated 2in1 convertible laptop by HP. It has an elegant design, powerful CPU, and durable specs. Keeping in view the specs and performance Spectre x360 is the best laptop for graphic designers. It comes with few USB-C ports fitted on the corners. The laptop supports two Thunderbolt 3 compatible USB-C ports for easy and fast transferring of data between external devices and laptops.
Design
The laptop has a 0.67 inches thick metal chassis and weighs 2.8 pounds, and lightweight makes it a great portable device and easy to carry. From chassis to 360-degree hinges, the material is robust and has an elegant metal finish.
The laptop offers two beautiful 13.3-inch touch screen AMOLED display options with either HD or 4K OLED resolution. The side screen bezels are thinner than the last model, but the top and bottom are still a bit thick, offering a broader view.it produces 320 nits of brightness and 98% sRGB color accuracy. The color tones and brightness are well balanced and give a pleasant viewing experience, even when used outdoors. Also, located on the top bezel is HP TrueVision HD 1080p IR Webcam, which offers excellent performance during a video call.
It features a chiclet-style keyboard with large, well-spaced, and thin key travel distance keys. The keys with two levels of backlighting, tactile feedback, and a large font give a comfortable typing experience. You will not face any problem hitting your average word per minute rate. The touchpad has Windows precision drivers, which helps in tracking rapid swipes and gestures. Its glass surface is smooth and responsive and navigates all Windows 10 gestures.
Performance
The Spectre X360 features the latest processor, Intel 10th Generation Core i7 processor, with up to 3.9 GHz turbo speed, and paired with 16GB LPDDR4 RAM. Due to a powerful processor and RAM, heavy multitasking is smooth, and you can run any software without a lag. You can play games or run extensive editing or programming software, it will execute flawlessly. It also comes with ample and fast speed storage of 512GB SSD, which is adequate for storing any size of files.
The laptop is thinner and yet has powerful components, and it results in poor heat management. It only has two fans on base, and though fans run quietly unless the CPU is overloading, their performance is just satisfactory. Laptops get heat up under constant use for long hours and get uncomfortably warm if you place it on your lap. If you are working long hours, it is best to use it on a desk or hard surface.
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