HP Spectre x2 12t-a000 12″ 2-in-1 (Detachable Keyboard, Intel Core M, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB SSD)

The HP Spectre x2 12t-a000 is a high-end 12″ 2-in-1 tablet / laptop hybrid, inspired by the famous Microsoft Surface series. As same as the Surface, the Spectre x2 12t-a000 has an adjustable kickstand on the back to keep the tablet part at an angle during its use in laptop mode with an accompanying detachable keyboard.

Since it’s a premium-class device, a sharp display resolution and IPS technology for wide viewing angles are present. The panel features a pixel count of 1920-by-1280 pixels, productivity-centric 3:2 aspect ratio, and support for active digitizer pen input besides finger touches.

The active digitizer pen is sold separately. It’s pressure-sensitive. The detachable keyboard is included in the package. It is a major advantage over the comparable Surface Pro 4, which starts at around $100 more and doesn’t include a keyboard ($130+). The keyboard of the HP’s model sports key backlight and is accompanied by a spacious touchpad. The keyboard deck can be raised at an angle for a more comfortable typing experience, just like with the Surface series.

For computing, HP has included the Intel Core M-series mid-range processors with a great power efficiency, while still maintaining good performance. The offered CPUs are the Core M5-6Y54 and M7-6Y75, from the latest “Skylake” processor family. They are not as fast as their 15-Watt Core i5 and i7 counterparts you can find in the Surface Pro and mainstream notebook series, but still an excellent choice for the day-to-day home and office tasks and much better than the low-end Atom and Celeron chips. 8GB of system memory is standard across the whole Spectre x2 12t-a000 series. Data storage choices include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB solid state drives.

The 2-in-1 has two pairs of stereo speakers, one in the tablet and one in the keyboard dock, enhanced by Bang & Olufsen technology. as well as dual cameras. The rear camera supports Intel RealSense 3D technology. When it comes to networking and connectivity, the device doesn’t offer as many features as normal laptops, but it still meets needs of the average user. There are no standard full-size USB ports. Instead, HP has opted for dual USB-C type connectors, which can be converted to standard USBs or video output jacks via adapters. For getting you online, the Spectre x2 has 802.11AC Wi-Fi wireless connection and optional 4G LTE mobile broadband connectivity provided via Verizon. Other built-in features are Bluetooth, an SD memory card reader, and combo microphone / headphones audio jack.

The included battery has a capacity of 42 WHr, which is a great one considering small dimensions of the device with a 0.5″ thin profile, its light 2.6 pounds, and included power-saving processors. HP estimates the battery life can last “up to 10 hours”.

HP offers both Home and Pro versions of Windows 10 on the Spectre x2 12t-a000.

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Specifications of the HP Spectre x2 12t-a000

Here are the specs of the HP Spectre x2 12t-a000 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	HP
Screen Size	12-inch This is a very small display size, given the most frequently used laptop screen size is 15.6".
Screen Resolution	1920x1280 pixels This screen resolution provides a decent image sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and programs. It's similar to the popular Full HD. However, these resolutions aren't as good as the premium-class 4K Ultra HD and similar.
Touchscreen	Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. Active digitizer pen input The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core M5-6Y54 (older power-efficient lower-mid-range CPU) Intel Core M7-6Y75 (older power-efficient lower-mid-range CPU)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel HD 515 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size	8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.
Data Storage	128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen Active digitizer pen
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera	Front + rear Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This device additionally has a rear camera.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	Yes (Optional)
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	2 x USB-C A pair of compact Type-C USB ports.
Video Output Ports	Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Detachable keyboard included RealSense 3D Camera
Battery	"up to 10 hours" of battery life
Weight	2.6 pounds
Height	0.5"
Width	11.9"
Depth	8.2"
Windows Version	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.