|
HP Spectre x360 i5 13.3 inch IPS SSD Convertible Black
|
Microsoft Surface Laptop i5 13.5 inch SSD Red
|
|---|
|
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Rating | Match Rating | Match Rating | |
| College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
| Watching Movies |
High quality video on your Spectre x360 - 13-ac001na's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. | ||
| Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
| Bookkeeping |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
| Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Spectre x360 - 13-ac001na will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Surface Laptop will do just fine. | |
| Browsing |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
| Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-7200U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-7200U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
|
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
| Use in Public Places |
The 16 hours battery life in the Spectre x360 - 13-ac001na is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
| Short Journeys |
The 16 hours battery life in the Spectre x360 - 13-ac001na has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
| Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 16 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 14.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Use Around the Office |
The 16 hours battery life in the Spectre x360 - 13-ac001na can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 14.5 hours battery life in the Surface Laptop can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
| Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 16 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 14.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.32 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.25 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
| Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.32 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.25 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
| Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
| Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
| Cute & Pretty Look |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. | |
| Funky Look |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Serious Multitasking | |||
| Windows | |||
| Use as Tablet | |||
| Touchscreen | |||
| 13 to 14 Inches | |||
Want a personalised laptop recommendation?
Tell us about your needs and lifestyle
We find the best match that suits you
We show you the best deals
Technical Specifications
| Ambient Light Sensor | - | 1 | |
| Battery Life | 16 hours | 14.5 hours | |
| Camera | 1 | 1 | |
| Colour | Black, Gold | Red | |
| Convertible | Yes | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Depth | 21.8 cm | 22.33 cm | |
| Dimesnsions - Height | 1.39 cm | 1.49 cm | |
| Dimesnsions - Width | 30.7 cm | 30.81 cm | |
| Display HD Type | FHD | QXGA | |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2256 x 1504 pixels | |
| Display Size | 13.3 inches | 13.3 inches | |
| Display Technology Name | IPS | TN | |
| Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes | - | |
| EPEAT Compliance | Silver | - | |
| Form Factor | Convertible | Clamshell | |
| Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | |
| Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
| Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | - | |
| Microphone | 1 | 2 | |
| Mini DisplayPort | - | 1 | |
| Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
| Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
| Operating System Version | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 S | |
| Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel Core i5-7200U | |
| Processor Speed | 2.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz | |
| Processor Threads | 4 | 4 | |
| RAM Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| RAM Speed | 1866 MHz | - | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM | - | |
| Sound System | - | Dolby Audio Premium | |
| SSD Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
| Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | 2 | - | |
| USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | 3 | - | |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.25 kg |
Want a personalised laptop recommendation?