HP Spectre x360 16 (2021) review
HP Spectre x360 16 (2021) — from 2021, 2 kg, performance 62.
Technical specifications
| Type | Convertible (2-in-1) |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 16" · 3072x1920 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 11390H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Battery | 83 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Spectre x360 16 (2021)
The Spectre x360 16 (2021) is the first of the 16-inch Spectre trio in this batch: a Core i7 11390H with an RTX 3050 and 4GB of VRAM plus 32GB of RAM at $666 — the cheapest way into a dedicated-card Spectre.
Where it holds up
The graphics score of 63.1 runs over fifteen-fold above the convertible-class median of 3.84 — the stated strength, and the number that separates this chassis from every pure-integrated convertible near its price. Overall performance at 62.24 beats the class median of 37.38 by 66%, gaming at 66 sits in the high band, photo design at 89 is top-tier, and light office work at 70.41 reaches high — with the 32GB of RAM meeting the class standard and the four-gigabyte card handling the class's creative loads. Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege clear their recommended bars.
Where it falls short
Mobility at 30 is the stated weakness — 56% below the class median of 68 — and portability at 36.7 sits mid-band, the honest cost of a 16-inch body with a real card inside. The creative axes hold mid-tier at 47 modeling and 47 engineering CAD, and value at 62.95 is mid-band. The 11.12% depreciation curve is gentle.
Price and depreciation
At $666 with an 11.12% annual rate, the two-year projection lands near $527 — one of the gentler curves among this batch's dedicated-card machines.
Alternatives to consider
The 2022 sibling in this batch costs $117 more with a newer platform and a top-tier office score; this 2021 sheet is the value member of the trio. The ENVY x360 15 Ryzen in this batch offers the integrated-route answer at the same $666.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. High-band gaming, top-tier photo work and a fifteen-fold graphics cushion for the class at $666 — mobility is the payment, as it always is for this chassis.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical convertible class (+200%) (high tier).
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overall performance is higher than typical convertible class (+66.5%) (mid).
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mobility is lower than typical convertible class (+55.9%) (low tier).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 68) ↔ overall performance (median 37.4).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.7).
Spectre x360 16 (2021): verdict
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