Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

134specifications compared
39differ
95identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Gold
Form factor
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2560 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD+
Processor family
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
- Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U

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Comparison of 12-a005TU, 13-4128tu
202 specifications	A HP Spectre x2 12-a005TU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 12-a005TU View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-4128tu Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-4128tu View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Gold
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	m3-6Y30	i7-6500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.9 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core m3-6Y series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers	7 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.8 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191E	1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	8 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88198	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EN	SR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	42 X 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	56 Wh
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.19 kg	1.45 kg
WidthDiffers	303 mm	325 mm
DepthDiffers	209 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	13.1 mm	16 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	820 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	455 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	337 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	137 mm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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