Customer Ratings & Reviews

I use both Mac and Windows machines for home and work and would really like to find a single machine that has all the features to support both work and play. The HP Spectre Foldable 17” 3-in-1 laptop just might be that machine. The model number is HP Spectre Foldable 17-cs0097nr and ships with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD and touts the 12th Gen Intel Evo i7 processor. It is designed to be used as a laptop, extended laptop, desktop or tablet, and so far it has met or exceeded my expectations. What’s in the box: the HP Spectre Foldable 17” 3-in-1, Full-size Bluetooth keyboard, 100W AC adapter with USB-C connector, HP Wireless Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen with 2 buttons (2 x extra tips, removal tool), HP ENVY USB-C Hub with 2 USB-A and 1 HDMI port, wired USB-C keyboard charing cord and paperwork/quick start guide. The system includes a McAfee LiveSafe™ free trial; 1-month Adobe free trial offer; and an Xbox Game Pass 1-month free trial. In terms of a quick start guide, it's pretty straight forward as there is nothing to really set up. Connect the 2 pieces of the power cord and plug in the unit, and you’re ready to start using the Spectre! First Impressions: This is definitely a unique system that really has the “wow” factor for sure. When closed, the unit is very compact at less than 11” wide, 7.5” deep and 0.84” thick. The Slate Blue color has some graphite tones to it and is understated. The full sized keyboard connects via Bluetooth and mounts to the display magnetically. This allows it to slide from 12.3” laptop to the “extended” laptop mode. It can also be removed completed to form the 17” desktop mode. The keyboard will run on battery power and there’s also the included charging cable. The trackpad is sized well and functions perfectly. The keyboard is NOT backlit. The quad Bang + Olufsen speakers really stand out against my other machines. With the use of the 1TB SSD, the system fires up instantly and the 2.5K UWVA OLED touch screen is bright and crisp and incredible for working or playing. I’ve been using the system mostly in the 17” mode for streaming media and for me that is its “wow” mode. The display is IMAX Enhanced Certified which enhances the video and audio output when watching IMAX media. The folding screen – this was an area of concern for me as I tend to fixate on anything on the screen that draws my eye like bends, folds, etc. that will create odd reflections. HP has done an amazing job with the large fold in the middle of the display. It is visible from the side or in brighter environments where reflections can take place, but it’s not enough to be problematic. Performance: I loaded up some of my everyday apps including Microsoft Office and proceeded to open a few up and run multiple apps simultaneously. I then joined a Zoom video meeting to put it into real world environment. The Spectre 17, with its 16GB RAM, ran multiple applications and windows opened quickly, and the video meeting was crisp and without lag. This machine is lightening quick. The front-facing camera supports 5mp resolution. The Wi-Fi 6 hardware seems to connect easily and streaming was superb with no lag. In today’s streaming world, the HP Spectre Foldable 17 was up to the challenge! Battery Life: The 100W charging brick is somewhat compact and sufficient for the road warriors out there. The cord is covered in a cloth-like material that is a nice touch and ties in with the soft material finish on the keyboard. Battery life is listed at 12-13.5 hours depending on usage. For the past week, the performance has been excellent in either laptop or tablet mode. It can easily run for multiple days before needed to be recharged depending on use. I tested it using Microsoft Office applications running, streaming videos on YouTube and browsing the internet. Other Features: There are so many features including with this system it’s hard to list them all. The screen is Eyesafe Certified which means there is less blue light emitted and is safer for your eyes, there’s a camera privacy switch for those who want added protection, the included wireless stylus/pen, Intel Iris Xe graphic card and as previously mentioned the Intel Evo processor platform. Tablet mode – HP uses a smart hinge that allows the device to be used as a laptop, tablet, desktop display, etc. Due to the overall size of the system, it’s a bit of a handful in tablet mode, but after a few uses it became second nature and felt comfortable in my lap. There is no lock on the hinge, so it can begin to fold close depending on how it’s held. The OLED touchscreen is responsive and operates just like any other tablet. GlamCam – there are a number of cool controls and safety features that can be setup in this app. Hand gesture support, wake on approach and walk-away lock to name a few. Pros: - Overall build quality is top-notch - Modern sleek design is a plus for anyone looking to take the system on the road - Very efficient and powerful system in either laptop or tablet mode - Bang + Olufsen speakers provide an immersive experience for a laptop/tablet - OLED display is bright and crisp, even in bright environments - Exceptional battery life and quick charging - 16GB RAM and 1TB storage to support power users, streaming and light gaming - Loved the touch and key response of the keyboard and the touchpad - Ease of setup and use Cons: - Keyboard is not backlit - I found it to be a challenge to open the lid as there is no lip on the leading edge - Don’t see much need for the “extended” laptop mode personally Overall, the HP Spectre Foldable 17” 3-in-1 is a very well-made system with enough processing power to support most users out there. This system is lightweight, sleek and great for use as a laptop, desktop or tablet at home, the office or on the road. I would certainly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a 3-in-1 setup with top-of-the-line features.

The Spectre Foldable PC is the latest flagship from HP and is an absolutely stunning piece of tech that I imagine few people can afford. The 17 inch foldable OLED touch enabled display is beautiful and bright but not 4K. It has a 4:3 ratio when unfolded and 3:2 when using laptop mode. HD content is letterboxed. The fold is only visible when the display is off - when there is content it's not noticeable when up close although due to the reflectivity, it can be seen from a distance or when viewing at an angle or over a shoulder. It has a real shine to it and is very reflective. At full brightness it is easy to see, even in bright sunlight. It only has a 60hz refresh rate. There is a built-in kick stand that holds the display for desktop mode and is also quite handy for holding the screen in landscape mode like a painter's pallet. There are dedicated volume buttons on the display along with the power button. Connectivity is via twoThunderbolt 4 USB C ports on the display and an included mini-hub that has two USB A, an HDMI and on USB C port which is really nice. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 complete the connectivity. The lack of a cellular option is a huge miss. The keyboard actually has a nice feel to and is responsive for a bluetooth keyboard. The diving board trackpad is a little stiff making taps somewhat difficult unless they are at the bottom edge. There is a separate cable to charge the keyboard when it's not magnetically attached to the display. When using in desktop mode, the keyboard lays flat - there are no movable feet to put it at any angle. When using in laptop mode, the keyboard sticks magnetically in two positions, standard and extended where the touchpad lays off the end of the device - giving an extra 2.75 inches of screen real estate. Screen switching happens automatically to either position. Sadly and what would normally be a deal breaker for me is no backlight on the keyboard. Come on HP, the Apple magic keyboard for iPad has backlighting and is just as thin. Performance wise, the 12 generation I7 1250U (now two generations old), paired with 16GB Ram is sufficient for media consumption and general office work. Adobe creative suite ran smoothly for light photo and video editing. I was glad to see it comes with 1TB storage, great for storing a few videos or music to enjoy while traveling. There are no user serviceable/upgradable parts in this model. The built-in IRIS X graphics are not going to be gaming friendly. There is a cooling fan although it is not intrusively loud and you do have some control of it in settings. I also like that the cooling vents are located on the top half of the device which keeps your lap cool and prevents vent blockage. The Spectre Fold comes with a rechargeable two-button stylus that clings to the bottom of the display under the keyboard in laptop mode. The stylus is responsive and feels good in your hand although the buttons are flat and can be difficult to press without thought. It is also pressure sensitive, making thicker lines as you press harder. Another nice touch is the inclusion of two additional pen tips and a removal tool. The Spectre Fold has a quad speaker setup from Bang & Olufsen that sounds great for a tablet. It is IMAX Enhanced and when watching IMAX enabled content on Disney + the image is larger top to bottom and the sound has more of a surround sound feel to it due to the quad speaker layout - two on top and two on the bottom. While this is a nice touch, it's still a letterbox image on a 17 inch screen. The HP True Vision 5 MP camera looked great, clean with no artifacts. There is an enhanced lighting app that turns the rest of the screen outside the image into a virtual camera light which is pretty cool and does help in low light situations. There are additional settings in the app for backlight and low light adjustments, both work impressively well. The microphone sounds realistic and provides great volume. Battery life is rated at up to 12 hours depending on your screen settings and use. I like that you can charge up to 50% battery in 45 minutes. I didn’t like that using another power brick it told me it was underpowered even though it had a higher rating than the included charger. HP Command app is where the neat AI features are located and controlled, using the camera to detect motion and dim the screen when you look away, blurring it when someone comes up behind you and going to sleep and waking when you walk away and return. I found these to work as they were supposed to, however, the screen distance didn’t seem to have a calibration option and since this is only 12.3 inches in laptop mode, you have to get close and it kept popping up indicating I might be too close to the screen. It’s disappointing that on a flagship device of this magnitude, it still only has the standard one year warranty from HP. You can purchase an extension to this but I feel due to the new technology of the folding display it should be covered longer without charge. They do offer a nice discount code for purchasing the additional 2 years coverage which I purchased and recommend for this device. Additionally, if you purchase the care pack and don’t use it, once it expires you may qualify for a rebate of your full purchase price. In my opinion, the HP Spectre Fold is a niche device with a huge coolness factor and an incredible price tag to match but the juice just isn't worth the squeeze. The sad part is had this been an Apple product, they would fly off the shelf regardless of the cost. Overall, the Spectre Fold is a pretty slick device. I give it four stars and recommend it to anyone who needs to always have the latest and greatest. Otherwise, I believe there are better options for the rest of us.

HP has released a brand new FOLDABLE laptop, the Spectre 3-in-1 with Intel EVO platform and Intel i7 processor. You can use as a 13" or 17" monitor configuration. The very sturdy box includes the main foldable unit/PC, mini magnetic keyboard/touchpad, USB-C hub, HP Stylus, extra stylus tips, USBC-to-keyboard proprietary wired/magnetic cable connector, power brick & cord set, and quick user guide/paperwork. The computer comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. DISCLAIMER 1: This review will mainly focus on the PC's functionality and features more-so than Win11 itself since Win11 is mostly the same on any computer. DISCLAIMER 2: HP claims 5 different modes, but I will primarily be addressing the functionality of "laptop" mode (13") and "desktop" mode (17"). 1. Tablet (fully open, no keyboard) 2. Laptop (keyboard fully connected to bottom half of tablet creating a 13" laptop screen) 3. Desktop (keyboard fully detached, screen on its side, creating a 17" screen propped on a support leg on the back of the screen) 4. Extended Screen (keyboard detached, screen in "laptop" position creating a bent full vertical screen with 1/2 flat and 1/2 the normal 13" screen at an angle. 5. Expanded Screen (keyboard slid down 1/2-way down the bottom half of the screen, mouse pad hanging off the end at a slight angle, creating a "bonus" flat area in front of the keyboard but below the main 13" screen area) PROS: ----------- * As far as the "coolness" factor, this product hits the mark. It will give you some good looks your way. * PC performance is top notch with the Intel i7 processor provided. It's incredibly fast, video is super smooth, and after playing a few games online, they keep up as well. * The BT keyboard charges when it's connected in 13" mode magnetically. If the keyboard is moved down 1/2-way down the screen so the optional bonus area of the screen is visible OR if the keyboard is completely removed to go to 17" mode, the keyboard will have to be connected via cable provided (USB-C cable connects magnetically to the keyboard and the lower-left tablet USB-C port -- See picture). When charging, the light will illuminate orange. * The stylus charges magnetically to the front/bottom of the folded tablet. When charging, the light will illuminate orange. * The 2.5K LED picture is great. If you have used any foldable phone devices, this one is no different with the picture. You don't really see the fold in the screen unless you look at it from an angle. * The webcam has a physical ON/OFF switch. When OFF, there are some white/black slanted lines that show where the camera is located to indicate it's blocked. * When not in use, the keyboard should be placed in the center of the screens (13" mode) and closed. It fits perfectly in the middle (see picture). * Though compact, the keyboard does have a solid feel to it. The mouse pad works well too. * The PC can be used as a giant tablet with stylus. If you are having to draw or create graphics using the stylus, this might be a great option. There is a ton of real estate to work with. * The 1TB SSD and 16GB of LPDDR5 will be ample for most people. The Wi-Fi 6E available will allow for Gig speeds which is a big plus if networking and moving a ton of data. The processor is top notch, being an Intel 12th gen Core i7 EVO. * The quad speaker B&O systems actually is very good for laptop standards. Ideally, you'll want to use headphones or a BT speaker system, but if you only have your laptop available, it's not bad. CONS: ----------- * Even though it feels mostly solid-built, I still feel like I'm going to break it due to the thinness of it combined with the size/weight. It's hard to explain. It's solid, but due to the build structure, I feel like I have to be extra careful with it when the full screen is used, either as a tablet or with the stand. When in 13" (folded) mode, it feels much more solid. I think there should be more "stop" support on the sides of the hinge when fully opened as a "tablet" so it doesn't cause stress on the screen when at 180-degrees. This would limit damage to the screen when someone opens with more force that normal that might try and make the screen go further than 180-degrees. * A 13" screen isn't much to work with. I guess it might come in handy on an airplane or compact usage areas. The 17" full tablet on its stand is the preferred way to use since there is more real estate provided. I would almost prefer a 15.6" monitor doubled into a ~20" monitor unfolded since 15.6" is the "normal" medium-size laptop already. * The $5k price point, to me is pretty steep considering you're still getting 1 laptop/tablet. I believe a lot of the price is built-in to a "wow" factor of the foldable screen. To me, the wow-ness doesn't calculate to that steep of a price - not even close. The best gaming PCs don't even reach close to this price unless on the "extreme" built-out kind. * This laptop only comes with 2 USB-C ports: When folded, one of the bottom-right of the 13" screen, and one on the upper-left 13" screen. Ports are NOT on the LEFT side of the folded screen since that is the bottom of the tablet when fully opened in 17" mode. It is designated by the 4 rubber feet to hold it in place (see picture). The problem is IF your keyboard battery is low AND you want to use in 17" mode, if you plug in the USB-C hub, and also have to use the keyboard charging cable, then the ONLY place to charge the laptop would then be on the TOP-CENTER where the spare USB-C port is then located. This means pressure is then put on the whole PC/stand due to the upright nylon power cable. If the cable was angled off the top at a 90-degree angle, that would be a semi-better solution. An even better solution would be to have another USB-C port on the LEFT side of the 17" tablet setup near the other USB-C port. Then power can be provided at the same time the hub and keyboard cable are being used. I was able to purchase a 90-degree Female-to-Male USB-C adapter to help with the cable management issue when power is plugged onto the top of the tablet when in 17" mode. This is a pretty big flaw, in my opinion, and HP should have accounted for that. Another super-easy fix for this would have been to simply add another USB-C port on the hub HP provided. Then power AND the keyboard adapter cable could both be used there on the lower-left bottom USB-C port. * The rear stand (in 17" mode) can be slightly difficult to pull out depending on how big your fingers are. Smaller fingers will have an easier time pulling out the rear stand. It is also not centered since it can't be on the actual hinge point. It clicks into place, but does appear it can be pushed in slightly to make the screen not be so far tilted back. Keep in mind that the more that leg is pushed inward (causing the screen to stand up straighter), the more unstable it will become. It's also possible to simply lean the 17" screen up against something behind it that's as tall as it is. This would allow more of a near-90-degree viewing surface. There has to be a better and more sturdy way to allow the full tablet to be more upright instead of leaning back so far when the rear leg is snapped-in. A better mechanism/prop would be something similar to another manufacturer that has a full-length flat pullout bracket that reaches from both sides of the screen. Having this one semi-wobbly leg that's not even centered, can make for an awkward viewing experience both in stability and viewable angle (which includes a glared screen). * I personally don't see a real use for "expanded screen" mode or "extended screen" mode (see disclaimer above for definitions). It just seems weird to me to have part of the screen bent OR some of it not even in use. I have tried to find ways to utilize this feature but haven't found a real functional way that benefits me to this point. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * The accessories are great, but you'll need to keep them in your computer bag or a drawer somewhere. * The power button is located on the top of the screen, on the right end while the volume buttons are on the same upper-right corner, but on the side of the screen. * When in 17" mode, the webcam is on the LEFT side of the screen. It appears to compensate for the tilting of the screen. It uses vertical camera mode in this case (like a cell phone). When the camera is in 13" mode, it creates a horizontal video feed. * The keyboard is NOT backlit. The camera is 5MP and has a built-in mic. * HP claims up to 13.5 hours of battery; however, that will depend on your personal usage of the PC. CONCLUSION: ================ Overall, I really like the concept that HP created. I do wish there were at least 1-2 more USB-C ports on the side panel and possible have the extra USB-A/HDMI ports built-in to the side of the screen as well so a hub isn't even needed. Having the short keyboard charging cable seems necessary at times if the full screen 17" mode is used. With the price of this unit, I would almost expect for a small carrying case (whether hard or soft) be provided so that the power and accessories can be contained in one small-profile storage area. That would really make this product a bit more complete. I would also say to fix the semi-flimsy stand issue and offer up a better way to prop up closer to 90-degrees if that's even possible. Though I really like the concept of this PC, I'm not so sure the price is completely justified. I feel like I need to either pay less OR get more as a user (like the mentioned case). The whole thing is a bit gimmicky but it will "wow" your friends at the same time. I'm in the middle on rating this product, but I still like it more than I don't like it. There are still some tweaks that need to be made to take it to the next level. Hopefully HP can do that. I would recommend, but only if some of the fixes I mentioned were implemented.

As technology progresses, we have seen a stalemate in the form and function of portable tech like tablets and laptops. And in the mix of wanting something portable, yet big screened, with the power of a laptop, and the functionality of a tablet - comes the new HP Spectre Foldable and it has been a ton of fun and really showcases what tech can actually do! UNBOXING & SETUP: - Right off the bat I am amazed and how big this 17 inch screen foldable screen is while being so thin and small. It's light, easy to hold, and folds up really easily too. - The keyboard is another great first impression as its razor thin but has some great durability and form functionality as it will bend to help you type on the screen in certain positions. - Besides that it has a Stylus pen, charging chord, and a couple adapters which all have a really high end feel to them - Setup is pretty easy if you have ever used Windows 11, once you are setup there its all good to go. PROS: - Simply put, this is the best laptop experience I have ever had! As advertised, there is a lot of versatility to this laptop. It can be folded into a compact 12 inch laptop, you can push the keyboard down for a rolling type screen, or you can unfold the laptop for a 17 inch laptop with keyboard or simply use the 17 inch screen as a tablet! And every single way of using it has its own fun perks and really just makes it more adaptable to the environment you want to work in. - Now getting to the screen, it is gorgeous! It is an OLED screen so the colors pop along with the great contrast of the white and blacks and it provides some really great visuals for streaming or content editing or even just doing basic work or reading on it. - The Spectre Foldable is also "IMAX Enhanced certified" which means they will really make use of that large 17 inch screen and make those visuals pop while viewing movies and media! - Along with that, the foldable screen is an awesome way of going about this! As I said, it provides functionality for using it in different modes but it also is a touchscreen which really is showcases when you put that stylus to use. - Under the hood this thing is a beast too - 1 TB solid state drive and 16 GB and RAM which has really let me running multiple applications as the same time be a breeze. Along with those specs I really do like the webcam on this along with it having a privacy shut off for the camera as well. - I will also add, gaming is really fun on this as well! It has some great specs and visuals obviously that help for this, but with the portability of this laptop it really helps bring gaming up to speed. CONS: - So far, I have not ran into anything that makes me not like this laptop! BOTTOM LINE: - The HP Spectre Foldable is a premium high end laptop, but you are getting a lot for what you pay for. It is the first of its kind 17 inch foldable laptop, has an OLED IMAX certified touch screen, can be used in many different for factors, but still has great specs and power to back up the awesome design. I think this laptop is the first step to some really cool innovation from the portable tech industry and so far this HP has been simply the best experience!

There are lots of in-depth reviews, so definitely check them out, but I wanted to share some of my random thoughts. Build: HP, out of nowhere, lays down one of the first foldable laptops with incredibly impressive hardware and fit/finish. I would expect the first few foldable PCs to be pretty bad, since they are uncharted territory. HP’s Spectre engineering team just pops up and scores a home-run with this hardware. The casing feels like a high quality plastic with a slightly rough texture. Similar to Lenovo ThinkPads. The hardware screams quality. I was one of the few Palm Pre and HP Touchpad fans (RIP to the proper WebOS, not LG's TV based WebOS). That was some of the best hardware HP has ever put out and that DNA is certainly evident with this laptop. Screen: Yes it folds and yes it’s as amazing as you’d hope. The OLED quality is stupendous and it’s an amazing panel to look at and use. I’ve never seen an IMAX certified screen, so that should give you an idea of how nice it is. It’s 60Hz which is fine, but a 120Hz screen would be jaw dropping. Maybe next year? Design: By far my favorite way to use this pc is unfolded, propped up by the built-in kickstand. It’s mind-blowing to use it like this, especially when shifting from the “laptop” mode to the “easel” mode. You can also use it in portrait while unfolded, but you need to find a good, safe, foundation to hold it. I have a flat, foldable stand made by “ZUAGCO” that’s perfect for using in portrait mode. Yes, I just had to play pinball on it…and yes it’s as awesome as it sounds. “Gaming” (lol): To be clear, this is absolutely not a gaming machine of any kind, but you can play some games on it at lower graphical settings if you are okay fluctuating between 60 and 40 fps. For GPU heavy games, there is Microsoft cloud gaming and Steam (and Steam remote streaming in-house). It is a real delight to play games on, but there is no dedicated GPU, so you’re limited to streaming games if you want smooth performance out of demanding games. Keyboard/Pen: I’m glad HP included the pen and keyboard, and they’d better, given the MSRP. Unfolded, the keyboard is solid with no flex while typing. The keys are snappy and clean, although the key sizes seem slightly smaller than “normal.” Its not backlit, so that sucks. One thing HP NAILED are the magnets. When you attach the keyboard to the bottom foundation/display (traditional laptop mode) it charges via Qi and the magnets are STRONG. I recently had a chance to try the new Lenovo dual screen laptop and while I liked it, the keyboard slides all around the glass in “keyboard” mode. Lenovo really should have put much stronger magnets to prevent this movement. HP’s magnets, for both the keyboard and pen are really strong and hold the keyboard/pen without any movement. This may seem like a strange thing to go on about, but I can assure you the physical keyboard-on-screen mode of this is legit and rock-solid. The Pen is wacom and works great and secures to the side of the display, keyboard, and bottom of the screen, it charges. All while being held by really strong magnets so things don’t fly off while carrying it around. In summary, this is a stellar, category defining laptop. Cost is certainly the biggest hurdle and while very expensive, it’s worth the money if you have the means. It feels like a truly futuristic device and I’m excited to see what HP puts out next!

This computer is great for portability & as a 3 in 1. However the price is extremely prohibitive. For $5K I expect it to more confidently handle demanding tasks such as light gaming. The Iris Xe integrated graphics card is a drawback for me. Also the fans are a tad loud. The pen is nice, and feels smooth over the screen. I was disappointed the keyboard doesn’t include a backlight though. At this price point it should have ALL the bells & whistles. For a leveled office power user or executive, this PC is great. However as a lightweight gaming device I was disappointed. You really are just paying for the large foldable touch screen here. In all other regards the PC isnt that impressive.

The is laptop is very modern and designed for techies. I was very impressed with the sleek and modern design. The fact that it can be various types of laptop/tablet configurations makes it very versatile. The weight and quality of the construction make it feel very durable and it has a nice matte finish on the chasis/body which provides a non-slip feel. The screen The screen looks amazing, the OLED display is everything it's advertised to be...the colors and black levels are rich and vibrant. The screen folds to convert from a 12.3 screen to an expanded 14 inch screen OR simply pull the keyboard away and rotate the screen for a 17 inch pc/tablet. The fold in the screen is not noticeable when the tablet is open. The USB-C hub allows for connecting as many peripherals as you need and the thunder bolt 4 ports offer a lot of versatility. The backlit keyboard and smooth keys make it a breeze to use and I didn't suffer from fatigue because i could move the keyboard in any position or angle needed. The i7 12th Gen CPU did everything i needed it to do without experiencing any lag or issues when multi-tasking. I found it to have enough ram/storage for all my needs. It really is an amazing looking laptop with an amazing screen AND it performs equally as well.

Purchased as "open box" item which was at a more reasonable price for this laptop. Overall a nice machine. Certainly suitable for my daily tasks (Office apps, browsing) with its 12th gen chip and 16G memory. THe unit can run hot and the fans seems to run most of the time when connected to second moniter. The keyboard does not seem to be charging when it is in place on the desktop as the manual says it should. It does charge when connected with the small pogo pin cable. Overall it suits my purpose as a laptop that easily fits on an airplane tray table and then has a great large screen when opened up.

The flexibility of size for the tray on an airline flight and desktop in the hotel and at home is worth the cost of this pc. It is remarkable how well the Bluetooth keyboard works in laptop mode and desktop mode. It stays connected when switching between them which wasn’t the case initially, but then came a keyboard update and it’s worked flawlessly ever since. The lesser recent processor is no problem for me because I am able to rid the pc of copilot and all the AI stuff that keeps inserting itself into my other, newer PCs at work. The intrusiveness of copilot is a nuisance and one that is easy to be rid of with a less recent processor in the mix. Finally, the screen is gorgeous and colorful. The colors pop off the monitor and are so crisp and clear. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase even though it looks like this model may now be out of stock and no longer available. Nonetheless, here’s my feedback!

It is a bit overpriced for the processing speed and features, but the convenience of the detachable folding monitor is AMAZING. The lack of ports can be frustrating at times, and the kickstand is a bit flimsy for holding and balancing the weight of the screen. It would be nice to have a protective case to avoid damage to the screen from drops, but there is nothing available at this time. fairly good battery life. keyboard has a nice silky feel.

This has been my favorite laptop to ever use. The screen is perfect, the battery life is good, and the performance is strong. This is a very expensive laptop, but you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommend.

Overall it is great, but has room for improvement. I like the versatility and that it can transform to a desktop. That is huge. The screen size is great to get work done. Improvement can be made in different areas: - backlit keyboard - mouse - more ports - Have a stand in portrait position -lighter weight - windows need to catch up between the different modes - Price is really expensive. It is the most expensive foldable laptop, yet the different isnt that huge. In fact thee Lenovo has 32gb ram when the HP is only 16. That said, I like it a lot, a great product, solid built. But as you expect with first gen products, there will be future improvement

Impressive technology and price to match No complaints here for a 3 way foldable device. Love the 4:3 ratio, thinness of device, bright OLED and build quality. Biggest con is the no backlit keyboard. I use a MX Mini instead.

So let me disclose this. I'm not a "reviewer" who's received products to review at a discount. I don't have to send this unit back after I'm done reviewing it. I bought this unit, I'm keeping it. I've been looking at this Spectre, at the Lenovo X1 , and the Asus Zenbook Fold. All are 17 inch. All are folding laptops. I previously purchased the Lenovo dual screen folding laptop. Which is also a great laptop. It just didn't work with the apps I needed to use. dual screens are different, and need you can't maximize an app over two screens. You have to manually expand the windows to fit over 2 screens... it's annoying when you just want to hit the maximize button and use the app full screen. In my case, I'm trying to read 2 pages of sheet music over 2 screens. Very annoying. Using a bigger, single screen solves that issue for me, and being able to fold it in half to save room, is even better. Touchscreen and the pen just make it even better, in case I need to mark up the music. one thing to keep in mind when using this laptop; the keyboard sits on top of the "softer" screen, and you do have to make sure there are no debris (little rocks, etc.) under the keyboard, or else it will mark the screen and leave dimples on the surface. Worse case, it will wreck the screen. so watch out for that. if you fold it up without the keyboard, that won't happen, since the unit doesn't fold up flat. so I've started not inserting the keyboard when putting away the unit. Sound from the Spectre is very good, considering its thinness. Not as good as my gaming laptop, but very good. The keyboard doesn't have much flex, which is surprising, and works really well. Trackpad is very good and fluid. It's just too bad it doesn't light up. for $5, I wish they would have included 32 GB of RAM, instead of just 16. They also include a 100watt AC adapter, which an extra USB A port to charge other things. The included USB C dongle is very usefull, as I have also used it on other devices, like phones, and other laptops to connect various things to it. Overall, I'm really liking this, and I'm looking forward to seeing more companies adopting this format. The formfactor is great.

Really incredible device, and a pretty good value at close-out rates. It's delightful both as a big tablet, and as a magically-portable large-screen desktop computer. Just a few rough edges: * The stylus and inking aren't great. * Fan noise is a bit much. * Device runs hot. * Power button doesn't always respond. * Opening the device is awkward, and the keyboard tends to stick to the top part. * Weirdly, when you place the pen on the top of the device in portrait mode, the screen shuts off.

1. Display = Absolutely Gorgeous The 17” 2.5K OLED touch screen is very pretty 2. Foldable Design That’s Actually Useful I thought the foldable gimmick would be fragile or awkward, but it’s well engineered and smooth to use. You can switch between: tablet/screen or laptop mode (with magnetic keyboar). Tent/presentation mode is pretty useful. Even dual-screen style stacking with virtual split. It’s like having a laptop and portable monitor in one! 3. Premium Feel & Build Quality: Solid hinge—doesn’t feel flimsy. Lightweight for the size, especially in tablet mode.

The laptop is really awesome. The screen is beautiful, the versatility is unparalleled. It’s very portable. Goes from huge portable PC, to tiny portable PC. If I could change two things about it, I would make the kick stand larger and I would have the bluetooth keyboard light up. I wanted to give it five stars in spite of the price because I feel that a raiting should not consider price. That being said, I feel 3.5k or 4k would be more appropriate.

Excellent screen quality and portability Processor a bit slow when running a lot of applications Prefer the Lenovo 9i Yoga book fold

I have multiple sites, and at each I like to have a computer rather than carrying one around. We bought 3 of these machines. We *LOVE THEM*. Best formfactor we've ever had. A little underpowered on the computation side, but great ergonomics. 2/3 of them are great. 1/3 won't boot up. We contacted support, and they advised us to return it to best buy. Best Buy sent me a UPS label, which I used. They then shipped the laptop back to me, and said it couldn't be accepted for return because it wouldn't boot up. So, I can't return a defective product because it's defective.

I will apologize first as this may be a lengthy read, but I felt compelled to provide an honest and in-depth opinion about this costly tech investment. First impressions of the HP Spectre 17” foldable…. Simply amazing!!! With the market for foldable laptop/workstations slowly growing, it seems that HP has hit the mark on their first rendition of the Spectre fold. From the unboxing, HP ingeniously packaged the Spectre wrapped in a present form, fully unfolded in tablet mode for the eagerly awaiting unboxer to lay their eyes on the beautiful 17” OLED touchscreen. Smart move from HP presenting this pricey innovative piece of art first and foremost in this way! The pictures do no justice to how they have refined the foldable OLED screen with small bezels and seemingly no crease at the fold and hinge point. Packaged beneath the screen are the peripherals which include a full-size Bluetooth keyboard, 110W power adapter with additional USB A port charger, keyboard charger dongle, USB C hub, and wireless MMP2.0 Pen. They have included essentially everything you need for a fully portable workstation for both the business professional and content creator alike. Of course, this would be a great device for all that are intrigued by innovation and capable of using the Spectre Fold to its full potential, but at the price point of this device, it would appear difficult for the average user to purchase this just for thrills of having the newest tech for basic productivity and entertainment. However, I cannot fault anyone for wanting to add this to their collection of tech and gadgets. Ok, now moving on to the need to know… I’m going to begin with the cons of this device because there are very few other than the elephant in the room that will cause you to not want to shell out for this amazing device. The price…. $5000, I will leave that there. That is the one glaring thing above all else, and for the price, there are a few things that I wish, or should I say I would expect from the Spectre fold. The Bluetooth magnetic keyboard is wonderfully sized, responsive with the slightest of tactile feedback from the keys. It has a full-size track pad with a sort of wrist pad when in extended mode and magnetic recharge when placed on the deck screen… but no backlit keys. At this price, I would expect the most available features possible. I wouldn’t even mind less battery life just to have a backlit keyboard. Number two, the wireless rechargeable MPP2.0 pen. Great addition to the Spectre fold adding a level of versatility for scribes, note taking, and written searches for when the keyboard is not in use. It has two buttons that can be assigned dedicated functions for ease of use. For the most part the pen works as intended, however, it is slightly thin for larger hands and the two buttons are very smooth and difficult to differentiate when needed. The magnetic charge feature is nice, but I would rather have had a storage compartment on board the Spectre for better security of storing when not in use. One confusing aspect is the USB-C hub that is included. Yes, a wonderful and much needed add on for the Spectre fold that only has two USB-C Thunderbolt ports on board. The hub adds 1 HDMI, 2 USB-A, without losing the use of a USB-C port. But the location of the USB-C ports on the Fold and the design of the hub do not allow for a seamless union. When in any configuration other than Tablet mode, the USB-C ports are awkwardly positioned, not allowing for the USB hub to sit flat on the desk while being plugged in. It is either sitting at a 90-degree angle upright on the right side or dangling from the top in either configuration of laptop or desktop mode. The hub only sits flush on the rubberlike footer when plugged in on tablet mode and placed on a flat surface. Small inconvenience considering it is a needed add-on. Seriously though, these are small deficiencies but considering the cost, it should have been tweaked a little more before release. Enough with the fluff, now the main purpose of this device, performance-based usability. I’m not going to dive into benchmarks or other specs as those I am sure will be floating around any and everywhere in no time. I want to focus on the usability for those wanting to increase productivity on the go while still having that immersive entertainment factor. By no means is the Spectre Fold a powerhouse for processing heavy video edits or AAA gaming, but it does impress with speedy multi-tasking with no hiccups. The Intel Core i7-1250U CPU along with the Intel EVO and Iris graphics processes multiple programs at the same time seamlessly integrated with the foldable screen making it an awesome workstation. You essentially have a portable dual monitor setup with plenty of real estate to get any job done or a massive 17” screen to view and/or edit content clearly and comfortably. The windows applications snap into place or are customizable to your preference. The processing speed you need is always there with background applications working without delay due to the processor distributing performance power to the most active application you are working in. Combined with 16gb of DDR5 5200ram and a 1tb Gen 4 SSD, the Spectre is not lacking in speed, memory, or storage. I had multiple heavy load websites open, an active video stream, and word document open at the same time and never had an issue of performance from either of the applications. The versatility of the fold is next to none! It is no doubt future proof to be practical and beneficial for users in many environments. It is dubbed as a 3 in 1 (Laptop, Tablet, Desktop), but in reality, it has to a degree 5 forms that are useful in its own way. Of all the variations that the Spectre fold can take, my favorite by far is the Expanded or Extended screen followed by desktop. Besides the cool factor of having two screens or a 17” portable desktop, my productivity is at an all-time high because of the quick processing and ability to multitask in a pinch, plus the feeling of euphoria in working with the beautiful OLED screen and super thin but full wireless keyboard. I’ve tried the virtual touchscreen keyboard, but it is not as responsive as I would like. As for tablet mode, I use that for when I’m lying around and streaming or dabbling with the tilt pen at the table. I’m still trying to get comfortable with the Spectre fold in tablet mode because it is a little burdensome trying to handle a 17” tablet without the fear of dropping it or unintentionally hyper extending the fold joint. Don’t get me wrong, the Spectre is light weight enough to manage and feels durable, but I don’t know how much tension the fold hinges can take over extended periods of time. The screen, camera, and battery life are all top-notch design. The screen barely shows any sign of a crease unless you are truly focused on it and looking at it a certain angle. I was worried about the screen crease being a distraction but quickly adjusted to it. The camera has AI features that help refine your image and create blur or background images for crisp and private video calls. It also has a handy physical privacy switch that turns the camera off. The 6-cell lithium-ion battery is a great surprise. After fully charging the battery before first use, I powered the Fold on and used it with varying degrees of applications, streaming, light cloud gaming, and form variations. I used it all day without powering it down and got about 12 hours of use before I turned it off with 15% battery left, truly impressive! Then when it was time to charge, I plugged the 110W power adapter and the fast charge literally charged to 50% in about 40 minutes and topped off a little short of 3 hours. Entertainment factor of the Spectre Fold is bar none! Streaming movies is phenomenal with the IMAX Enhanced screen and Bang and Olufsen quad speakers. Sure, there aren’t a ton of IMAX certified movies yet depending on your streaming platform, but those that are available are truly exceptional with deep range of colors, contrast, and screen immersion teamed with the Bang and Olufsen speakers. Even just “average” HD streams from website inserts are at another level. Although I have yet to try a AAA game install and play, I have dived into cloud gaming using the XBOX gaming app. I must say that the Fold has upped my portable gaming to an astronomical level. With Cloud Gaming the Fold performed amazingly, of course all dependent on your Wi-Fi or portable hot spot. Very responsive with little to no latency and great graphics, crisp and clear with phenomenal fps for Cloud Gaming. It is truly an immersive experience using the fold to play online with friends in Halo Infinite, Tom Clancey’s Break Pointe, No Man’s Sky, and others. I could go on as I have yet to tap into the full potential of the Spectre Fold… I just had to get the first impressions out there and share what HP has done with this advancing tech and how well they have refined a new product. I really want to give a 5-star review, but because there are minor things that should be addressed given the price, I had to negate the final star. Yes, it does carry a hefty price tag, but if you are willing and able, you will not be disappointed. It is a great travel companion in its compact form appearing as book or notebook, but when you unpack the fold at your local coffee shop, book store, or any work station, you will get looks of amazement and tons of questions. I am truly amazed at the all the technology and versatility packed into such a small form factor that is quite a power packed laptop. The Spectre Fold will hold its own next to any laptop on the market and could quite possibly be the best tablet out right now.