Engadget Logo Engjet Japanese version Refined design and performance.HP SPECTRE X360 14 is one of the most active hobbies and work.

Telework was proposed as a new style of working style and was gradually being adopted, especially for large companies.It was thought that the spread would take some time, but due to the effects of the new colon virus infection, many companies have been introduced at a stretch, contrary to expectations.

Nevertheless, at first, it has a strong meaning, such as a time before it calms down, and it is true that we have devised it to be able to work with existing devices.

However, if the impact is so long, there is a limit to pulling out an old PC and managing it out.Considering that telework will be commonplace in the future, it is natural that you will want a PC with comfortable operation soon.

It is good to choose a new PC for work, but if you buy a PC, you want a high -performance model that can be used for personal use such as hobbies.In that case, you will be more concerned about carrying mobile aircraft and products with excellent design rather than rugged products such as business PCs.

What I would like to recommend for such people is "HP Specter X360 14".

Sophisticated design and calm shade.Also pay attention to the highly practical interface

The first thing I want to pay attention to is its sophisticated appearance.The design that makes good use of the surface looks good, both open or closed, and looks like a jewel.High -quality modeling and impressive two -tone color by CNC processing have a sense of luxury that turns around unintentionally.

The hinge part is engraved with the word "Spectre" and is not strongly claimed, but it will be a sign of confidence as a brand.

What is unique is that one of the USB Type-C is located just on the right back.You may think that this is just an emphasis on appearance or a strange thing, but it's actually practical.You can see the reason by actually inserting the cable.

Normally, if you insert a USB cable, it will protrude sideways.There is no problem when connecting a peripheral device to be used temporarily, but when it comes to a power cable.Because it is often connected for a long time, it will be jammed when connecting the mouse.

If it is an HP SPECTRE X360 14 that can be connected at that point, the advantage is that this power cable can be escaped backwards, so it does not get in the way at all.It's just a little ingenuity, but it is a great attraction to be able to use without stress.

By the way, this USB Type-C port is compatible with the latest Thunderbolt 4, and various peripheral devices can be connected.Not only various USB devices can be used, but also conventional Thunderbolt 3 devices are available.For example, if you connect a dock where various interfaces are organized, you can add displays, mouse, keyboards, external HDDs, etc. together with one cable, so you can use it conveniently.Some docks can be charged at the same time.

If you want to connect a dock at home, use it like a desktop, and use it as a mobile note on the living room or on the go, you may want to look for such an option.

There is only USB Type-C on the right side, but it is nice that the USB Type-A is firmly equipped on the left side.Recently, the number of models with only USB Type-C has increased, but the mainstream of peripheral devices is still USB Type-A.In that these devices can be used without a conversion adapter, you can feel that it is a style that emphasizes practicality.

Defered to notebooks, tents, tablets, etc.Used in the best style that matches the scene

Because the display is a hinge that rotates 360 degrees, it can be transformed into various styles.You can choose a style that is easy to use according to the scene, such as a notebook when working towards the desk, a tent when watching a video with a breath, or a tablet when you want to use it while lying down and relaxing.

The transformation method is simple, simply open the display wide and rotate it on the back.If you exceed 180 degrees, the key will be invalidated, so you will not be in trouble with a mistake.

The most active tablet style is to use a pen.You can use it in your own easy -to -use posture, such as placing a flat on your desk, holding it on your arm, or placing it on your knees.

When you hear a pen, you have the impression of drawing an illustration, but it can be used for a small application, such as creating a handwritten memo, writing instructions to documents, and creating a simple image diagram.

One of the worries of this pen is that it is easy to forget to put it.It is often the case that it is easy to lose, but you often forget to carry it together when you move.

In that regard, with HP Specter X360 14, it can be attached to the left side of the main unit with a powerful magnet, so you can reduce the mistake in placing it.It sticks to you quite powerfully, so you don't have to worry about dropping it while moving with the body.

Another problem with a pen is that the battery runs out.It is not a common problem because it does not happen frequently, but it is generally difficult to obtain a thin battery that is not sold very much, so it is difficult to obtain.

The pen attached to the HP Specter X360 14 can be charged on the USB Type-C terminal as in the main unit, so it can be charged on the spot even if the battery runs out.Another feature is that the weight of the pen itself is also lighter, making it easy to write.

Efficiency is improved with a 3: 2 display that can be used widely!Easy to use with improved keyboards and convenient biological authentication

As you may have noticed when you look at the HP Specter X360 14 photos, this model is 3: 2 instead of 16: 9, which has a general horizontal aspect ratio of the display.The advantage of this ratio is that more information can be displayed on one screen.

Let me show you a specific example.This is an Excel template, but if it is opened in 16: 9 full HD, the whole is not displayed and scrolling is required.

However, if the ratio of 3: 2 is 3: 2, the horizontal display range is the same, and only the vertical display range is expanded, so the whole can be displayed on one screen.

You may think that scrolling will not change.But that is only for reading only once.In actual editing, various parts are often corrected, and each time you need scrolling on the screen.If the display range is wide, the frequency will be reduced, so it is inevitable that the work efficiency will increase.

This display has another feature, which is equipped with a privacy mode that prevents peek.The advantage of using this function is extremely narrower, so the advantage is that you can prevent peep from the side.It is also recommended to use privacy mode for caution, such as when entering a password, as well as when there are people around you on the outdoors or the Shinkansen.

It's easy to use, just press the F1 button.Now you can easily switch the mode.

In addition, as a countermeasure for peeping, it is a point that can not be overlooked for biological authentication.No matter how much you pay attention to, you don't know where you are looking from.It is the worst if the lock is unlocked by the pin that was stolen while leaving the seat a little, the personal information is stolen or the virus is prepared.

In that regard, it is okay to see how much biometric authentication is.It will not be released without your face or fingerprint, so you can use it with confidence even in places with the eye.Especially if you have a camera that supports face authentication, you can unlock the lock screen just to look at the camera.It is easy to be recognized for a few seconds without touching the PC.

However, recently, I often wear masks for infectious diseases, so I can't use face authentication well.In such a case, it is a good idea to set the fingerprint authentication so that either can be authenticated.HP Specter X360 14 corresponds to both face and fingerprint authentication, so I'm glad that it can be used flexibly.

The camera is equipped with a normal camera that can be used not only for biological authentication IR cameras, but also for web conferences.You can handle online meetings without having a separate camera.

What is unique is that you can turn off the camera function with one touch.Of course, on and off can be switched on the web conference software, but a minority will be able to operate quickly in sudden problems such as children and pets.Even in such a case, if you can turn off the camera just by pressing the key, you can operate without hesitation.

If the camera function is off, it is convenient to distinguish the on -off at a glance because the white shutter will fall on the camera.

Keyboard and touchpad pursuing ease of use.Quickly link with smartphone with a dedicated app

Unlike other HP notebook PCs, the keyboard is a major change because it does not have keys such as Home or END to the right of the Enter key.Due to the opinions of users, the arrangement has been changed on this unit.

Of course, not only is it simply deleted, but some keys are expanded.It is also an advantage that Enter keys and Back Space keys are easier to press.

In addition, the touchpad felt that the operability was greatly improved.The reason is clear, because the vertical width has been increased purely, and the vertical operation can be afforded.This can be said to be the benefit of the aspect ratio of the display at 3: 2, and the depth of the main unit has increased.

The control of the touchpad is also wonderful, so even if the palm touches, the pointer does not move at all, and it can be operated naturally by touching it with your fingertips.If this is a poor product, it often happens that the pointer moves while inputting the key, or that it is mistaken for a tap, but there was no such misunderstanding.

Speaking of the convenience of the operation, you can not miss the collaboration part with the smartphone.Normally, if you try to exchange files with your smartphone, it is standard to connect with a USB cable, use USB memory, use a built -in memory card, and use cloud storage.

However, if you use USB, you need cables and equipment, and cloud storage often takes time to upload and download.

"HP Quick Drop" is a useful function for sharing such files.You need to install a dedicated application, but you can use it on a smartphone or a tablet, and can be used without being tied to the model.Moreover, the connection setting is easy just to read the QR code.

Once you connect, just enter the file, photos, notes, etc.It is convenient to be able to check the contents at a glance because it is shared on a chat -style screen.

The speed is fast because it can be shared via Wi-Fi.Of course there is no size limit.It will be useful for sharing information quickly, such as forwarding the photos necessary for creating materials and sharing the URL of the site you are interested in.

What is the ability of the 11th generation Core?By improving the performance of the built -in graphics, you can play with lightweight 3D games!

HP Specter X360 14 is installed by the 11th generation Core processor.Although it is a mobile CPU, it has high performance, and has the ability to use it for hobbies, such as videos, photography, and programming.

The nice thing is that the built -in graphics has evolved into "IRIS XE graphics".The 3D performance has been greatly improved compared to the past, and it can be played with lightweight 3D games.

Let's introduce the results of moving the benchmark software "Final Fantasy XIV: Jet Black Villains Benchmark".

Using a model equipped with Core i5-1135G7 for the CPU, the resolution is full HD (1920 x 1080 dots), the image quality is "highest quality", and the graphics mode is executed as a full screen.The result is a score of 3399, and the evaluation is "somewhat comfortable", so you can play enough.

For reference, the score of a notebook PC with Core i5-1035G4, which is a generation, is 1035.The evaluation is "needed to change settings", not a level of play.If you try to play at a decent speed with this laptop, you will have to drop the resolution to HD (1280 x 720 dots) and lower the image quality.From this result, you can see that the performance has been greatly improved.

However, the higher the performance, the greater the fever, which will eventually lead to a high rotation of fans and an increase in noise.However, HP Specter X360 14 does not become so noisy even if a high load is applied.

Why is it?One of the mechanisms is "system control" that can be changed from HP Command Center.This controls the CPU so that the speed is appropriate according to the load, and if you select "smart sense" or manual "optimal" in the device mode, control so that the CPU temperature does not increase too much.It also suppresses the noise with a comfortable operation.

I set it to "Smart Sense" and tried to find out how much noise when used was normal, but there was almost no rotation sound of the fan, and there was no change in the noise value even if the noise meter was approached.

In a common notebook PC, fans may start to rotate as soon as they start video playback, but HP Specter X360 14 seems to be controlled to reduce the number of fan revolutions unless the load is continuous.Almost no noise.It is quite excellent in quietness.

In addition, with "smart sense" or manual "optimal", the performance of the CPU cannot be drawn to the maximum.If you want a little high performance, such as video editing, you should manually switch to "performance mode".

そのほか、キーボードの奥側には高音質なクアッドスピーカーを搭載するのも特徴です。Bang & Olufsen社のサウンドシステムを採用し、伸びのある高音と驚くほどの立体感がある音を楽しめます。これだけ薄型のためさすがに低音は弱めですが、ノートPC内蔵とは思えないほどの音質なのは間違いありません。

The volume is quite large, and it will be a loud amount that will annoy the neighborhood.In addition, since there is almost no cracking at the maximum, you can assert that there is no problem with a built -in speaker unless you connect a speaker with high sound quality.The web meeting is surprisingly active, not to mention the music playback of hobbies and watching videos.The volume and sound quality vary greatly depending on the microphone environment on the other party, so it should be quite useful to be able to play loud volume with beautiful sounds.

High performance even though it is a stylish thin mobile mobile.You can use it for multi, regardless of the scene!

Although it is easy to look at the goodness of the design, the design is firmly considered to the practicality, the deformation that can be used in a free style according to the scene, the keyboard and touchpad that do not feel dissatisfied even in long -term use, and almighty.One with all of the high performance that can be used.It is just a model such as a blind spot.

There is no doubt that it will be active not only for teleworks, but also for creative applications, hobbies, and private use such as video editing.If you are thinking of purchasing a new laptop, HP Specter X360 14 is a product you want to add to its first candidate.

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