HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15 Comparison

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13.5 inches | May 2022

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HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15, two laptops by HP. HP Spectre x360 13 2022 was introduced to market in May 2022 and HP Spectre x360 15 was launched in October 2020. There is 19 months difference between Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 so it would still give an advantage to younger Spectre x360 13 2022.

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Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 are members of HP's Spectre x360 series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Spectre x360 Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Spectre x360 16 2024	January 2024	16.0"	355.6 x 245.6 x 19.8 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 14 2024	January 2024	14.0"	313.7 x 220.4 x 16.9 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 13 2022	May 2022	13.5"	297.94 x 220.47 x 17.0 mm	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 16 2022	May 2022	16.1"	357.88 x 245.36 x 19.8 mm	2.0 kg (4.45 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 16	September 2021	16.0"	358 x 245.3 x 19.9 mm	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 13 2021	October 2020	13.3"	307 x 195 x 17 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 14 2021	October 2020	13.5"	293.8 x 220.1 x 16.9 mm	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)
HP Spectre x360 15	October 2020	15.6"	359.9 x 226.4 x 19.9 mm	1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Spectre x360 13 2022 and HP Spectre x360 15 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Spectre x360 13 2022 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
13.5" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
297.94 x 220.47 x 17.0 mm (11.73 x 8.68 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

HP Spectre x360 15 Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
15.6" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1165G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
16GB Ram
359.9 x 226.4 x 19.9 mm (14.17 x 8.91 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Spectre x360 13 2022 over HP Spectre x360 15

Weight	1.37 kg vs 1.92 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	3.6 mm vs 7.3 mm	3.7 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose HP Spectre x360 15 over HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~80.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	282 ppi vs 171 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels vs 1920 x 1280 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU FLOPS	1.69 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP Spectre x360 15 and HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR4X vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP Spectre x360 15 and HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Spectre x360 13 2022 and the HP Spectre x360 15.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)	1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)
Surface Area	657 cm2 (101.8 inches2)	815 cm2 (126.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.4%	~82.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.6 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black, Blue	Black, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP Spectre x360 13 2022 and the HP Spectre x360 15 External Dimensions

Weight

Spectre x360 13 2022 weighs 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs), whereas the Spectre x360 15 weighs 1.92 kg (4.23 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP Spectre x360 13 2022 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Spectre x360 15 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i7 1255U	Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.2-2.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	10	4
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1580	1427
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6333	4387
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1654	1509
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6618	6080

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP Spectre x360 13 2022 and HP Spectre x360 15.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1165G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS	1.69 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	4.27 Gbps	2.67 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	768
TMUs	40	48
ROPs	20	24

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP Spectre x360 13 2022 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP Spectre x360 15 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Spectre x360 15 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	2666 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No

The Spectre x360 15 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Spectre x360 13 2022's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP Spectre x360 13 (2022)	HP Spectre x360 15
CPU	Intel Core i5 1235U	Intel Core i7 1165G7
GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU
Memory	8 GB	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Spectre x360 13 (2022)|HP Spectre x360 15

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	66 Wh	72.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	90 / 135 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	263 gramm

On the other hand, the Spectre x360 15 features a higher battery capacity of 73 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Spectre x360 13 2022's 66 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Spectre x360 13 2022 and the Spectre x360 15 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Spectre x360 13 2022 and HP Spectre x360 15 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Spectre x360 13 2022 has a display size of 13.5".On the other hand, Spectre x360 15 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Spectre x360 13 2022 is 528cm² / 82inch² whereas the Spectre x360 15's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Spectre x360 15 features a higher pixel density with 282 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Spectre x360 13 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP Spectre x360 13 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP Spectre x360 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

HP Spectre x360 13 2022 vs HP Spectre x360 15 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Spectre x360 13 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Spectre x360 15 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 have USB Type-C ports. Spectre x360 13 2022 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Spectre x360 15 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Spectre x360 15 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Spectre x360 13 2022 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Spectre x360 13 2022 and Spectre x360 15 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes