HP Spectre XT 13t-2100 Pro Reviews

Performance is the Spectre 13t’s only problem. Though its specifications look fine on paper, they translated to below-average figures in both our compute and 3D benchmarks. Day-to-day use isn’t a problem, but you’ll notice the lack of grunt when editing video or playing games. By every other metric, however, this ultrabook excels. The display is wonderful, the speakers are loud, the chassis is sold and reasonably attractive, the touchpad works well, and the battery provides plenty of juice. And then there’s the price. The Spectre has an MSRP of $999, and if you shop around a bit you’ll often find it sold for a fair bit less than that. A Dell XPS 13 or Apple MacBook Pro with Retina are better overall, but are they so superior that they justify selling for hundreds more? The answer to that question is ultimately between you and your wallet, but the Spectre certainly makes an argument for itself. This is the best laptop that HP has made since the 2011 version of the Envy 14, and is a strong contender against the best in the segment. If you’re looking at Apple, Dell or a high-end Asus Zenbook, but you can’t stomach their high prices, give this HP a chance. No other ultrabook provides a better value.