The HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) is a premium Windows ultraportable laptop. It replaces the HP Spectre x360 14 from 2022. This 2023 model comes with Intel 13th Gen U-series CPUs with Iris Xe integrated graphics, up to 32GB RAM, and 2TB of storage. There are three display options: two FHD+ IPS panels (one with an integrated privacy cover and 1000 cd/m² advertised brightness) and a 3k OLED panel. It has Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, a 1080p webcam, and a 66Wh battery. Ports include one USB-A, two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, a MicroSD card reader, and a headphone jack.
You can see our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 is great for school use. Its compact and lightweight design make it easy to carry around, and since its battery lasts over 13 hours of light use you don't need to worry about bringing the charger around with you for a typical school day. You can get it with FHD+ IPS or 3k OLED displays; they all look sharp and get bright enough for use in most indoor settings. If you like handwritten notes, this laptop has stylus support and comes with a pen in the box. The keyboard feels great to type on, and the touchpad is large and responsive. As for performance, its Intel 13th Gen U-series CPU and integrated graphics can only handle general productivity tasks like web browsing and text processing.
- Thin and light.
- All-day battery life.
- Sharp, bright displays.
- Comfortable keyboard, large touchpad.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 isn't designed for gaming. It's only available with low-power Intel 13th Gen U-series CPUs and integrated graphics, which aren't powerful enough to provide smooth gameplay in demanding games. You can play some older or lighter titles, but you'll have to play with low settings to get playable frame rates. Also, there are only 60Hz display options with no VRR to reduce screen tearing. On the upside, it doesn't get overly hot or loud under load.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
- Only 60Hz display options with no VRR.
- Soldered RAM.
The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 is great for media consumption. It's very portable due to its compact and lightweight design, and its battery lasts over 10 hours of video playback. Since this is a 2-in-1, you can set the laptop up in tent mode or use it as a tablet. It's available with FHD+ IPS or 3k OLED displays; they look very sharp and get bright enough for indoor use. One of the FHD+ displays has an advertised 1000 cd/m² brightness, which is more than enough for outdoor use. The FHD+ panels aren't ideal for dark room viewing, as their low contrast makes blacks look gray, so it's best to get the OLED panel if you often view content in a dim setting. Although the speakers are bottom-firing, they get very loud, sound clear, and have a decent amount of bass. They provide a good listening experience.
- Thin and light.
- All-day battery life.
- Sharp, bright displays.
- Available with 3k OLED display.
- Speakers sound clear, with a decent amount of bass.
- IPS panels aren't ideal for dark room viewing.
The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 isn't designed as a mobile workstation. Performance is the problem, as its low-power Intel 13th Gen U-series CPU and integrated graphics aren't suited for either CPU- or GPU-intensive workloads. Also, it tops out at 32GB of RAM, which isn't user-replaceable. You can do some color-critical work, though, as the OLED display offers full DCI P3 and Adobe RGB coverage. Finally, it has a good port selection with two Thunderbolt 4s for your peripherals and external displays.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
- OLED panel has full DCI P3 and Adobe RGB coverage.
- CPU and GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
- Soldered RAM.
- Tops out at 32GB of RAM.
The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 is good for business use. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around to meetings, and its battery lasts over 13 hours of light use, so you can leave the charger behind. It can easily handle productivity tasks like text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Its display is just big enough for split-screen multitasking and gets bright enough to combat glare in most indoor settings; it struggles with direct reflections like those from lamps or overhead fluorescent lights, though. Still, the user experience is great overall. The keyboard feels comfortable to type on, the touchpad is responsive to all movements and gestures, and you get a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports for your peripherals and external devices.
- Thin and light.
- All-day battery life.
- Sharp, bright displays.
- Comfortable keyboard, large touchpad.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- Soldered RAM.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 02, 2024: We've updated the review for clarity and concision, bringing it up to date with our current approach for laptop reviews.
- Updated May 10, 2024: Added mention of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (2023) as an alternative with a discrete GPU in the GPU section.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
- Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
Our HP Spectre x360 14 2023 (model 14-ef2000ca) has an FHD+ IPS (400 cd/m²) display, an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The screen, CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below.
SCREEN
- 13.5" IPS 1920 x 1280 60Hz Touchscreen (glossy, 400 cd/m², 100% sRGB)
- 13.5" IPS 1920 x 1280 60Hz Touchscreen (glossy, 1000 cd/m² with integrated privacy screen, 100% sRGB)
- 13.5" OLED 3000 x 2000 60Hz Touchscreen (glossy, 400 cd/m², 100% DCI-P3)
CPU
- Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6GHz, 12MB cache)
- Intel Core i7-1355U (10 cores/12 threads, up to 5.0GHz, 12MB cache)
GPU
- Intel Iris Xe (integrated)
MEMORY
- 8GB LP-DDR4x 4266MHz
- 16GB LP-DDR4x 4266MHz
- 32GB LP-DDR4x 4266MHz
STORAGE
- 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
- 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
- 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
COLOR
- Natural Silver
- Nocturne Blue
- Nightfall Black
See our unit's label.
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The HP Spectre x360 14 2023 is a good general productivity laptop. It provides an excellent user experience with its sharp screen, comfortable keyboard, and large touchpad, and its battery life is among the best for Windows laptops. However, its CPU performance isn't as good as many other laptops with a similar configuration, as it prioritizes noise over performance.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best lightweight laptops, the best travel laptops, and the best business laptops.
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a newer version of the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023). The 2024 model has several upgrades over its predecessor, including a sturdier build, a larger haptic touchpad, a higher resolution 4k webcam, and better performance. This new model has a single 2.8k OLED display option; the OLED isn't new, as it's available on the older model as well, but this new panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio (instead of 3:2) and a faster refresh rate of 120Hz. Port selection is a little worse on the 2024 version, as you lose the MicroSD card reader, and the battery life is shorter.
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) and the HP ENVY x360 15 (2023) are both great ultraportable laptops and very similar overall. The Spectre is more portable since it's a smaller device, and its battery lasts much longer. Although its display isn't as large as the Envy's, it looks sharper due to its higher pixel density. There's also a 3k and a 1000 cd/m² FHD+ display option with an integrated privacy screen, which you can't get on the ENVY. On the other hand, the ENVY has a better 1440p webcam and is available with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 discrete GPU.
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) and the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023) are very similar 2-in-1 convertible laptops. The HP has longer battery life and better speakers; however, the ASUS has an HDMI port and is available with faster P-series CPUs. If permanent burn-in worries you, the HP is available with IPS panels but not the ASUS.
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) and the Dell XPS 13 Plus (2022) are both premium laptops that provide a great user experience. The HP is a 2-in-1 convertible with stylus support, while the Dell is a more traditional clamshell model. The Dell feels much sturdier build-wise; however, it doesn't have as many ports as the HP, and its battery life is significantly shorter.
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