HP Spectre x360 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022 Comparison

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HP Spectre x360 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022, two laptops by HP. HP Spectre x360 16 was introduced to market in September 2021 and HP Spectre x360 16 2022 was launched in May 2022. There is only 8 months difference between Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 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 16 and HP Spectre x360 16 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Spectre x360 16 Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
16.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 11390H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
358 x 245.3 x 19.9 mm (14.09 x 9.66 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.1" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB
16GB Ram
357.88 x 245.36 x 19.8 mm (14.09 x 9.66 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.45 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Spectre x360 16 over HP Spectre x360 16 2022

Screen PPI	226 ppi vs 225 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	5.01 TFLOPS vs 3.46 TFLOPS	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

Reasons to choose HP Spectre x360 16 2022 over HP Spectre x360 16

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.6% vs ~84.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 6.7 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM

Common Strengths of HP Spectre x360 16 2022 and HP Spectre x360 16

Launch Dates	September 2021 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	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 v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
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 16 2022 and HP Spectre x360 16

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

HP Spectre x360 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Spectre x360 16 and the HP Spectre x360 16 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	2 kg (4.41 lbs)	2.0 kg (4.45 lbs)
Surface Area	878 cm2 (136.1 inches2)	878 cm2 (136.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.5%	~85.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.7 mm	~5.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Blue	Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the HP Spectre x360 16 and the HP Spectre x360 16 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Spectre x360 16 2.00 kg

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 2.00 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Spectre x360 16 19.90 mm

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 19.80 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

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 16 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Spectre x360 16 2022 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Spectre x360 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 11390H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i7 1260P
Base Frequency	2.9-3.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	4	14
Number of Threads	8	20
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1537	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4491	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1608	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6388	16309

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 16 and HP Spectre x360 16 2022.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 11390H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1550 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	2050 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	35 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	4.198 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	1024
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

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 16 has a FLOPS value of 5.01 TFLOPS whereas the HP Spectre x360 16 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Spectre x360 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Spectre x360 16 and the Spectre x360 16 2022, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 16	HP Spectre x360 16 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	83 Wh	83 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	135 W	135 W
Full Charging Time	1:55 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 83 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Spectre x360 16 83 Wh

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 83 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Spectre x360 16 and the Spectre x360 16 2022 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	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Spectre x360 16 and HP Spectre x360 16 2022 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 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Spectre x360 16 2022 has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Spectre x360 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Spectre x360 16 2022's total usable screen area is 752cm² / 116inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Spectre x360 16 features a higher pixel density with 226 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Spectre x360 16 226 ppi

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 225 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Spectre x360 16 400 nits

HP Spectre x360 16 2022 400 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

HP Spectre x360 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 feature 2x USB 4.0 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 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

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 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 16 2022 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
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 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No