HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr Review: A 12-inch Wonder

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr is the latest entry to HP’s flagship laptop lineup. This 12-inch 2-in-1 laptop carries exciting looks while offering some decent tech specs and exceptional performance. For anyone looking for a lightweight 2-in-1 laptop, HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr is one of best choices available right now.

Making it an even better choice, HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr is currently enjoying a huge discount of $350. At the current price of just $499, this HP laptop is a wonderful choice.

Look and Feel

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr carries sandblasted aluminum design – crafted from a single piece of aluminum – which provides it an exciting, premium look and feel.

In addition to its stunning looks, this 12-inch HP laptop features thin and lightweight build, weighing just about 1.84 pounds (tablet) or 2.68 pounds (tablet and base).

The build quality is impressive, so is its overall finishing. It won’t be an exaggeration to consider HP Spectre series laptops as some of the finest-looking laptops available today.

Tech Specs and Performance

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr features a 6th generation Intel Core M5-6Y54 1.1GHz (up to 2.7GHz with Turbo Boost) dual-core processor, and 4GB LPDDR3 RAM. The processor makes sure to output enough power for this 12-inch convertible, while its 4GB RAM is capable of handling multiple apps with ease.

For storage, HP has packed 128GB Solid State Drive which provides blazing-fast data transfers and booting performance.

Its 12.0-inch diagonal WUXGA+ IPS WLED-backlit display carries full HD resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels. This touchscreen display outputs crisp visuals. For graphics, this HP laptop relies on integrated Intel HD graphics 515 with 2095 MB graphics memory.

The speakers powered by Bang & Olufsen provides impressive audio output – perfect for just listening to some music or for enjoying movies and games.

The pre-installed Windows 10 Home runs smoothly on this HP laptop. It boots up and shuts down within moments. Apps launch quickly and run without lag.

Overall, HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr carries some decent tech specs and performs really well out of the box.

Ports and Connectivity

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr carries two USB C 3.0 ports, a media card reader, a headphone-in/microphone-out combo jack and a SIM card tray.

A USB C to USB 3.0 adapter is included to allow USB devices to work with USB C ports.

For connectivity, it carries 2×2 802.11ac WLAN and Bluetooth. Don’t expect an Ethernet port to be present here. The 2×2 802.11ac WiFi provides robust network connectivity – not letting the absence of Ethernet being felt.

Battery

A laptop boasting premium looks and exceptional performance is incomplete without a long-lasting battery backup. The battery of HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr easily provides around 8 and a half hour of untethered use. HP claims the battery backup lasts 10 hours on a single charge, but it heavily depends on the type of usage.

Anything around 10 hours is good enough for a portable 2-in-1 laptop and the battery of this 12-in HP laptop doesn’t disappoint.

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr: Overall Impressions

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr carries premium look and feel, is built-to-last and provides decent performance. Its lightweight yet durable build also adds to its plus points.

If you are looking for a portable 2-in-1 laptop you could carry anywhere with ease, this 12-inch HP laptop is one of the best choices available for you.

HP Spectre X2 12-a009nr is currently enjoying a huge discount of $350 bringing its final price to $499. At this price, this 12-inch HP laptop is worth every penny you pay for it.

If you would rather have an even better processor and RAM, you can also have a look at HP Spectre X2 12-a010nr – which packs Intel Core M7 processor and 8GB RAM.