HP updates its tablet detachable range with the new HP Specter X2 model (2017). So the new model is comes with Intel Kaby Lake processors, having a display of 12.3 “3K (3000 x 2000 pixels). And also there is HP Active Pen, two USB Type-C and keyboard . The price in the US starts at $ 999.
HP Specter X2 (2017) is the new model of the line of hybrid 2-in-1 detachable, touched up a bit ‘in design especially in the technical specifications. It will be available in the US from June at a price of $ 999. So that makes this laptop in the same range of the Microsoft Surface Pro price. But this tablet has a display with higher resolution, a good set of doors and some features that may make it preferable to any other device (Surface included).
HP SPECTER X2 Specifcations
Not surprisingly, the HP Specter X2 (2017) integrates a beautiful display 12.3-inch (3000 x 2000 pixels) with support for HP Active Pen. That is a pressure-sensitive writing and drawing freehand using the Windows Ink potential. The platform is instead based on processors Intel Kaby Lake (Core i5 or i7 depending on the options), Intel graphics Iris Plus, up to LPDDR3 16GB RAM, 1TB solid-state storage in the most equipped. And a battery SKU (of unknown capacity ) which – according to reports in the official statement – should work for 8 consecutive hours. And thanks to the fast charging technology to recharge your batteries in a few minutes. That is 50% of the battery in half an hour.
The rest of the features include a speaker signed Bang & Olufsen , an adjustable cover keyboard up to 165 ° to comfortably write, an audio jack. So there is one microSD card slot and two Type-C USB ports. Plus a USB-C – USB adapter -A if any were needed. Also the tablet is fanless, indeed it has two fans in the chassis that will probably never going to make a silent device. But it is very compact considering the screen diagonal: the combo tablet + keyboard measures approximately 13 millimeters and weighs 1.1Kg. The keyboard is also equipped with full-size keys with 1.5 mm stroke. With magnetic connector for connecting to the tablet and a glass trackpad.
The technical data sheet are closed with a rear camera of 13 megapixel. And a front from 5 megapixel plus an IR camera for facial recognition through Windows Hello. At the moment we have no information on price and availability of HP Specter X2 (2017) in Europe. But we will know more in the coming days.