HP Spectre Folio 13 Review - Leather 2-in-1 Laptop

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Lisa Gade reviews HP’s new innovative and unusual 13.3” Windows 10 convertible Ultrabook, the HP Spectre Folio 13. The laptop is clad in chrome-tanned leather and underneath it has a magnesium alloy and aluminum frame and chassis. The notebook has Intel 8th Gen Y series Core i5 and i7 processors with performance similar to Intel 7th gen U series CPUs (this is the same CPU family used in the 2018 MacBook Air). It’s available with up to 16GB RAM, has a fast NVMe SSD, full HD and 4K display options, a backlit keyboard and pen + touch support (pen included). 4G LTE is optional. It competes with HP’s own Spectre x360 13”, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and the Lenovo Yoga C930.
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  • @ashunderwood88
    @ashunderwood885 жыл бұрын

    The only reviewer I trust completely. You have helped me make so many decisions, thank you for your integrity!

  • @kyouhyung

    @kyouhyung

    5 жыл бұрын

    One of the very few reviewers left in the world putting out reviews with depth and without bias. In the world where fanboy reviewers reign who can only either love or hate something, this channel is indeed a precious source of neutral information you can actually rely your decisions on.

  • @ashunderwood88

    @ashunderwood88

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kyouhyung I absolutely agree!

  • @jwan_1193

    @jwan_1193

    5 жыл бұрын

    I always try to find her reviews about a product I'm interested in, and only when I give up and make sure she hasn't did one, I go for other youtubers😄

  • @maxdondada

    @maxdondada

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ash Underwood I feel the same

  • @rylandreuben2250

    @rylandreuben2250

    3 жыл бұрын

    a trick : watch series at instaflixxer. I've been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

  • @Cambaudio
    @Cambaudio5 жыл бұрын

    Wow your fast! Thank you Mobile Tech, I love your videos! I was just looking at these for school and trying to find a review (which I haven't watched yet) but wanted to say thank you for the prompt review first

  • @mobiletechreview

    @mobiletechreview

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :)

  • @RobotPorter
    @RobotPorter5 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are the best. Good clear photography that shows us what we need to see. Solid explanations and recommendations. Neither too long nor too short. And I was really curious about this product. And you gave me all the information I needed. Just great stuff.

  • @yoann_m491
    @yoann_m4915 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see such product different from the others. To be honest I'm not watching every of you videos but every time I see something that stirs my curiosity I click :)

  • @WolfersHD
    @WolfersHD5 жыл бұрын

    Wow the design was really well thought out. Impressive!

  • @rrobotman
    @rrobotman5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review - was curious about this when I saw it on HP’s website as it looked a bit wrong. Seeing it in your review resets that to something more useful. Thanks for this.

  • @raydiaz368
    @raydiaz3685 жыл бұрын

    Very classy look! Love the innovative design and thought behind it all.

  • @leannej5
    @leannej53 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa, I don't usually comment on KZread videos but your review was absolutely fantastic. Thank-you so much for such an informative review. It was a pleasure to watch 😊

  • @MrDidaxi
    @MrDidaxi5 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Lisa! You are one of the most appealing KZread personalities, by a long shot. 🙂👋🏻 George from Hellas.

  • @rayharris8655
    @rayharris86555 жыл бұрын

    Good review! I happen to have the Yoga C930 you showed beside the Spectre Folio - the Folio is coming but not here just yet. Love the C930 and I have no doubt I'll love the Spectre Folio. Again, good job!

  • @tammysilverwolf1085
    @tammysilverwolf10855 жыл бұрын

    Well that's a classy and clever design. Maybe not my kind of thing (I'm happy with my T450s with a 940m) but If I was in the market, I'd probably look at this. Thanks for the review, Lisa, and good job HP!

  • @kyouhyung
    @kyouhyung5 жыл бұрын

    HP is really pushing the boundaries of industrial design with their Spectre lineup. Love how they experiment with exotic materials.

  • @JohnnyDX
    @JohnnyDX5 жыл бұрын

    Great job Lisa...I love the idea of this pc....been waiting for this review. There are...for my use case..very few compromises here. Have to go have a look at one soon....

  • @11202
    @112025 жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting this form factor again since the Sony! I'm glad I held off until now and thank you Lisa for a look at this beauty. Especially since I haven't seen a peep of this device anywhere else

  • @chrisjonpanelazaga1862
    @chrisjonpanelazaga18625 жыл бұрын

    Glad that you do not forget to tell the Sony Vaio Duo 13. I'm a fan of its design although not many manufacturers do it. I'm so happy that HP have innovated the design with new materials to have it perfect!. Wanting this laptop!!

  • @chrisbullock7187
    @chrisbullock71875 жыл бұрын

    Great job as always Lisa

  • @frostease1042
    @frostease10425 жыл бұрын

    Your t-shirts always so fitting to the theme!

  • @evtrekker1317
    @evtrekker13175 жыл бұрын

    "If you would like a snack down, let me know." Please put that on your t-shirt.

  • @DPaquette
    @DPaquette5 жыл бұрын

    Nice design and very good review. Thanks.

  • @choboutube
    @choboutube5 жыл бұрын

    I forgot about this. I read/ watched about the new iPads and macbook airs, feeling slightly tempted. But then I watched Lisa's review and realise that here's a device that matches both the ipad and MBA, at the same time. I've tried to use the 10.5 ipad pro as a 'laptop alternative' but the file system makes you want to scream, as well as the fixed appearance of the fixed home screen with widely spaced icons...

  • @maxdondada
    @maxdondada5 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent review. H.P. should use your video to sell this remarkable laptop.

  • @PumatSol
    @PumatSol5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lisa, I just calculated the price of the tablet (256GB version) + keyboard + pen configuration of the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro 2018, and they’re only $50 apart in price! ($1430 vs $1480) Never thought I’d see an iPad cost more than the Surface Pro, but here we are. Smackdown time?

  • @TG93Handle
    @TG93Handle5 жыл бұрын

    Super cool! A worthy surface pro competitor.

  • @aslanthebest
    @aslanthebest5 жыл бұрын

    Love your thorough reviews. Please get your hands on the new HP Spextre x360 13 Poseidon Blue. Looks amazing and internals are powerful, too.

  • @jordangraf673
    @jordangraf6735 жыл бұрын

    I love the blue Surface Pro cover. Looks so nice.

  • @wellysumanteri3043
    @wellysumanteri30435 жыл бұрын

    I am surprise that i still enjoy your narration.

  • @jonathanho5649
    @jonathanho56495 жыл бұрын

    Please do a review for HP Spectre X360 13 inch (Late 2018) if you can thanksss!

  • @dwightfitzgerald7501
    @dwightfitzgerald75015 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews. Can you do a comparison of the HP Elite X2 G3 to the Surface Pro 6?

  • @beatnik09
    @beatnik095 жыл бұрын

    Super fast review! Hoping you can come out with an x360 13" review just as fast. Really considering getting that one soon.

  • @mobiletechreview

    @mobiletechreview

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've reviewed pretty much every generation of the Spectre x360 13", including the Intel 8th gen model here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIl-pZmEmLebaKg.html

  • @middletransport

    @middletransport

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think he meant the latest 9th gen with the interesting angular shape and the USB-C port on the angle.

  • @jesdadotcom
    @jesdadotcom5 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to HP for trying something different. A decorative alternative to a Thinkpad Carbon.

  • @HeadToSoles

    @HeadToSoles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carbons don't use Y series processors, so you're trading performance for aesthetics.

  • @KhromTX

    @KhromTX

    5 жыл бұрын

    I look at it more like you're trading performance for battery life. I feel like this is definitely more marketed towards professionals and execs who are constantly on the move and not always near a wall outlet.@@HeadToSoles

  • @andykillsu
    @andykillsu5 жыл бұрын

    Omg i am watching this on a Sony Vaio Flip 15 you reviewed Lisa xD

  • @allenroughton
    @allenroughton5 жыл бұрын

    This thing is so different than anything out there, but I love the design. It seems so smart function-wise, and the best solution to the design (using leather) also makes it looks stunning.

  • @spafb1
    @spafb15 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lisa, would that cool Staedler (sp?) pen work with this? That would make for maximum James Bond factor! Thanks for all the great reviews!

  • @kevinportillo1971
    @kevinportillo19715 жыл бұрын

    Some of the coolest perks of working for an MSP is that you get to first unbox the client's laptop for first time set up. :)

  • @spectator3272
    @spectator32725 жыл бұрын

    I'm deep in love with this design. I was thinking of getting a surface pro or ipad pro but this might just do the trick.

  • @hilairebroumounou953

    @hilairebroumounou953

    4 жыл бұрын

    You mails

  • @amir3point
    @amir3point5 жыл бұрын

    "Throw it like a book cuz it just looks like a book!" , classmate said. Still love the Dell xps15 but I've got no pocket!

  • @frederickmiller5492
    @frederickmiller54925 жыл бұрын

    This would have been a perfect product for me - too bad I bought a Star Wars Yoga 920 last year - oh well. Great Video, Lisa!!

  • @tramp3rt
    @tramp3rt5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa! Thanks for the nice and quick review, I was desperately searching for some more infos on this device! Would you recommend this over the hp spectre x360 13inch late 2017 version? I am an electrical engineer and now doing medschool. I primarily use it for note taking using onenote and studying. I've been working with the lenovo yoga 900s for the past year and I really loved it - but it had some issues and due to it not being sold any longer (and lenovo wasn't able to fix it) I have to get my money back and replace it with something else - as soon as possible! So that's why I am asking you: Are the extra bucks for the folio worth it in comparison to the spectre x360 late 2017 (I was thinking about getting the i5, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD version, which is selling for about 1100€ right now where I live)? Thank you so much!!

  • @martshal
    @martshal5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, how often do we think "how does that laptop smell?". Lol. Can't imagine I'd ever have use for it, but I've worked with plenty of lawyers and oil men that are probably getting excited. Also digging the T-shirt. Snap.

  • @AC-le9wv
    @AC-le9wv5 жыл бұрын

    Just curious to learn your opinion for comparing this with the new Lenovo C930 (or older C920)?

  • @mikew9879
    @mikew98795 жыл бұрын

    I have purchased my last three laptops based on information in Lisa's reviews. While Lisa does cover the measurable performance details and compares competitors, she always reflects on what the typical user experience is. I like that Lisa defines different user types and applies the product to each. What might be great for an efficient mobile user will not be great for a gamer or graphics designer.

  • @drew2c659
    @drew2c659 Жыл бұрын

    Watching this four years later and now having a similar design with the surface studio laptop

  • @bonedatt
    @bonedatt5 жыл бұрын

    How does this compare (processor wise) to the just announced 2018 MacBook Air? Are the processors prone to that Meltdown and Spectre issue?

  • @damnhockey
    @damnhockey5 жыл бұрын

    Please make a Spectre Folio 13 vs Surface Pro 6 smackdown plz. Great review !

  • @lemonjellies4985
    @lemonjellies49855 жыл бұрын

    Are there two color variants? I found photos of the Spectre in a dark chocolate brown and the one see here which is more caramel brown, but in the HP website there is only one color option.

  • @sameeragieth6188
    @sameeragieth61885 жыл бұрын

    I like your clear videos all

  • @MuhammadKharismawan
    @MuhammadKharismawan5 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly like my Sony VAIO Multiflip .. You did review that one right, Lisa?

  • @domsvideos1196
    @domsvideos11965 жыл бұрын

    Since you mentioned it could u possibly do an artist review and include the surface pro pen and see which pen is better on this device?

  • @middletransport
    @middletransport5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lisa! Have you considered reviewing the HP Envy x360 13z? The AMD Ryzen 5 processor seems to be interesting for a cheapish ultrabook convertible.

  • @LovelyPaper
    @LovelyPaper5 жыл бұрын

    Any idea if the upcoming 4k option will also come with a dialed up color gamut and contrast ratio? If it had these things in addition to the added resolution then it would be worth the hit to battery life if you ask me.

  • @charcoaleater
    @charcoaleater5 жыл бұрын

    HP really knows how to make a beautiful product.

  • @theonlyansa
    @theonlyansa5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lisa, how would something like this fair with someone who does a lot of IT work? (Opening lots of tabs/troubleshooting applications/some dev work/light photoshop work)

  • @BioGear
    @BioGear5 жыл бұрын

    I used to want a Sony VAIO so bad! May have to check this thing out!

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan2544 жыл бұрын

    Does the 13.3" screen size include the dark unusable edges (embezzles, not sure of the spelling)?

  • @bryanpwo3085
    @bryanpwo30855 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I actually love this one. I was always a fan of the HP Spectre line, but this one has a bit of a Filofax look and feel.

  • @InsAznKlown3
    @InsAznKlown34 жыл бұрын

    Do you think this would be sufficient for minor Solidworks designing?

  • @anzatzi
    @anzatzi5 жыл бұрын

    I still am using the Sony vaio duo 13 from 2013. Awesome computer with a great pen

  • @cesaraugustopereamonroy3576
    @cesaraugustopereamonroy35765 жыл бұрын

    I like very much this Ultrabook. For people who needs an elegant device, this is a very nice product.

  • @paulboakes3680
    @paulboakes36805 жыл бұрын

    I've loved and watched your clips for years 💕 If You had the choice between this HP and the Vaio Canvas from a couple of years ago (and I still can't afford lol) which would you choose and which do you think is better ?

  • @mobiletechreview

    @mobiletechreview

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends on what you need use it for, but I'd probably go with the HP for the normal ergonomic laptop use, better keyboard and 4x more pen pressure levels. The Canvas is a bit faster in CPU-heavy tasks and if you're using it for rendering that can make a difference.

  • @jamie5mauser
    @jamie5mauser4 жыл бұрын

    If I want the performance of the x360 buy the design and folding of the folio, what laptop should I get?

  • @GiovanniMotterle
    @GiovanniMotterle5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the OT but will you review the new Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2 in 1?

  • @peakrider4886
    @peakrider48865 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. It certainly isn't like anything else that is on the market and does seem to have the blend of the best bits of ultrabook and tablet. I keep coming back to the Surface Pro 6 and thinking about how useful the detachable tablet part is. But then it think that I will probably always want to have a cover over the screen, which means keeping the keyboard attached, which makes it no different to the Spectre Folio. I notice a lot of reviews talk about productive use and put this in terms of photoshop and gaming. I personally have no interest in gaming, but I am about performance for video editing for KZread (not Hollywood) but hardly any reviewer talks about the capability in this regard. It would be good to have this in future reviews.

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan2543 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa, awaiting your HP Elite Folio 2021 analysts

  • @SamuraiEddie
    @SamuraiEddie5 жыл бұрын

    Smackdown please. Awesome videos! 🙂

  • @DB-nl9xw
    @DB-nl9xw5 жыл бұрын

    Looks so nice! Is it good for reading PDF?

  • @gavinh5618
    @gavinh56185 жыл бұрын

    That reminds me of the Logitech keyboard case for the original iPad Pro just without leather

  • @JackRabbit72380
    @JackRabbit723805 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a black 15 & 17 inch version with slim bezels

  • @VernalScott
    @VernalScott5 жыл бұрын

    Well done to HP for bringing some real creativity to the PC market. Leather works!

  • @jeffg1456
    @jeffg14565 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, great review as always, but what I would really like to see is an AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 laptop review.

  • @blueviolets2106
    @blueviolets21065 жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend a case for the Surface book 2?

  • @kaizerallen3785
    @kaizerallen37855 жыл бұрын

    Please do a review of the HP Envy 17 (2019) for a change!

  • @Shise-
    @Shise-5 жыл бұрын

    Any chance you can review the new Dell 9365 2-in-1 with the new processors?

  • @sachinshatagar
    @sachinshatagar5 жыл бұрын

    Is there a 15 inch version with a full size keyboard?

  • @denalien
    @denalien5 жыл бұрын

    Is c930 keyboard much better? How is trackpad compared to c930?

  • @linguica
    @linguica5 жыл бұрын

    I can’t imagine actually buying this but it seems like a clever and well designed product with no major downsides.

  • @sonofthunder1983
    @sonofthunder19835 жыл бұрын

    I starting to create fliers and business cards and things of that nature, what the best 2 in 1, or laptop with a pen I can get that works really good with photo shop?

  • @calvintanner7897
    @calvintanner78974 жыл бұрын

    Would the HP Spectre Folio 2 in 1 be a better buy than the Spectre x360 15t, and these can operate Android apps like all 2 in 1 laptops

  • @blueckaym
    @blueckaym5 жыл бұрын

    Any advantage over Lenovo X1 Tablet 3rd gen? (except perhaps battery life)

  • @criticalkeys297
    @criticalkeys2975 жыл бұрын

    How’s the lag on photoshop? And how is the gaming what can you play

  • @JAKOB1977
    @JAKOB19774 жыл бұрын

    are the backlit keyboard symbols transpreant or are it one of those where you cant see jackshit hence symbols when it is dark as only the surrounding is lit?? asking since the symbols is very big and not that easy to make also transperant so the backlit lids they keysymbols but since you dont lid that aspect I reckon it is all good..

  • @iamcleaver6854
    @iamcleaver68545 жыл бұрын

    Serious question here: will it be adequate to run Dota 2 on low-medium settings?

  • @wtcbd01
    @wtcbd015 жыл бұрын

    Please do the smack down vs the surface pro 6.

  • @mrafayshams3089
    @mrafayshams30895 жыл бұрын

    I really wanna buy this laptop but there is one question that i need answered. Will this laptop do well as a college laptop for an Electrical engineering student? I mean i need to use programs like matlab, cad, etc. And just FYI, I was able to run all the simulation softwares and cad software on my Surface pro 3 smoothly. So will the folio do better? Please answer my query and solve my biggest issues. Many thanks in advance.

  • @crestofhonor2349
    @crestofhonor23495 жыл бұрын

    @MobileTechReview could you do a review on the Alienware m15

  • @chibuzoeze6399
    @chibuzoeze63995 жыл бұрын

    Thank for the quick review Lisa. Could you review the NEW Hp Spectre X360 as well. I am trying to decide between the Folio and the new Spectre. Thank you

  • @Madeinthe1980s

    @Madeinthe1980s

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are you referring to the Vega model? If so, she did already. I ended up buying one based on her review of it for note- taking and a great all around laptop that can handle some gaming just fine.

  • @chibuzo2010

    @chibuzo2010

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Madeinthe1980s Nope. I'm familiar with that one. Hp released a new version of the Spectre x360. Check their website

  • @amosjsoma
    @amosjsoma5 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to use a remote monitor with this via a HDMI to USB C cable?

  • @kkgen740
    @kkgen7405 жыл бұрын

    Could you please do one for the HP Envy×360 late 2018? Pretty please.

  • @jvp714
    @jvp7145 жыл бұрын

    I like this design better than a normal 2 in 1 because you don't have to pick it up to flip between the laptop, tent, and tablet. Which when I switch on my Pixelbook I'm not holding it and I just put it back on the table.

  • @feaernista921

    @feaernista921

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes this is arguably the best 2-1 form factor. No need to lift up the device or to detach anything. This design is from Sony VAIO Flip back in 2013 which I have right now along side HP spectre x360. Still have to say it's the easiest to convert from a laptop to a tablet. I have no idea why every brand has gone after the Yoga design when clearly this is a lot more convenient (especially since Sony already left the market).

  • @11202

    @11202

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@feaernista921 a shame really because they made some of the best devices for alternative form factors. I love it.

  • @mobiletechreview

    @mobiletechreview

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@feaernista921 The Yoga style hinge is less expensive to make and is generally very robust. The short of hinge used on this HP and Vaio models of old are harder and more expensive to design and manufacture.

  • @feaernista921

    @feaernista921

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mobiletechreview ah I guess it really comes down to the costs

  • @MuhammadKharismawan

    @MuhammadKharismawan

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mobiletechreview aye also less robust, mine already broke twice now, once I lost any signal to the display due to bent display connectors, now the replacement had me unable to use the touchscreen when in tablet mode. IMO, a separated display-keybiard is easier to handle and cheaper to replace.

  • @AlwaysLearning60
    @AlwaysLearning605 жыл бұрын

    How well does this perform using LR and PS

  • @TedThomasTT
    @TedThomasTT5 жыл бұрын

    Lisa is one the best reviewers on KZread.

  • @steadfastwhiplash1216
    @steadfastwhiplash12165 жыл бұрын

    How long does it take to get a full charge?

  • @lukebarstow3220
    @lukebarstow32205 жыл бұрын

    Review the new Spectre x360 13" late 2018!

  • @Westlcc
    @Westlcc4 жыл бұрын

    Great looking machine I had one and sent it back because the "non precision drivers" in the track pad. It drove me crazy. I also had to reinstall the audio drivers 2 times a week during the 30 day period I had it before finally a USB slot went dead. HP took it back for a full refund. Until they up the quality control and put PRECISION drivers in this track pad, it is not worth buying. I hope they fix these issues in a version 2 because I absolutely loved the leather concept and would try another one.

  • @albenjo45
    @albenjo455 жыл бұрын

    Spectre Folio 13 vs Surface Pro 6 smackdown plz

  • @adon8672
    @adon86725 жыл бұрын

    Please Lisa, do a three-way smack down between this, the surface Pro 6 and the Samsung galaxy book 2.

  • @igorpreston
    @igorpreston5 жыл бұрын

    Lisa, please do Thinkpad P72 review. There are virtually none available on the web. I’d really appreciate your expert opinion on this one!

  • @Slayer1111111111able
    @Slayer1111111111able5 жыл бұрын

    Super cool. If there was better notes software on Windows this would be the PC for me for sure

  • @punitpandey6052
    @punitpandey60525 жыл бұрын

    can we use for hp spectre x360 convertible - model number 13-4125nr ?????

  • @nightfury4756
    @nightfury47565 жыл бұрын

    Can you please review Lenovo legion y730 ? You are the reviewer I trust!

  • @creekwoodjoe1607
    @creekwoodjoe16075 жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent presenter!

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