Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

134specifications compared
47differ
87identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Gold
Form factor
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U
Processor boost frequency
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2.2 GHz
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):0.9 GHz
- Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.5 GHz

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Comparison of 12-a024tu, 13-ac001tu
192 specifications	A HP Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 12-a024tu View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-ac001tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ac001tu View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Gold
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	m3-6Y30	i5-7200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.9 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1356
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core m3-6Y series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-upDiffers	7 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.8 W	7.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	Not supported
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191E	0x5916
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
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
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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 quantityDiffers	0	2
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
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
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
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
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
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88198	95443
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EN	SR2ZU
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	57.8 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.19 kg	1.32 kg
WidthDiffers	303 mm	307 mm
DepthDiffers	209 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	13.1 mm	13.9 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 contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	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
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
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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