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HP Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1)

152specifications compared
13differ
139identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Silver
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Processor family
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-8250U
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-8550U
Processor boost frequency
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.4 GHz
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GHz
Processor frequency
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.6 GHz
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):6 MB
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8 MB
Configurable TDP-up frequency
- Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.8 GHz
- Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz

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Comparison of 13-ae013tu, 13-ae088ca
158 specifications	A HP Spectre x360 13-ae013tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ae013tu View product	B HP Spectre x360 13-ae088ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-ae088ca View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Folder)	Convertible (Folder)
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	33.8 cm (13.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i7-8550U
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	Y0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factor	On-board	On-board
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5917	0x5917
Audioidentical
Audio system	Bang & Olufsen	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakers	4	4
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera signal format	1080p	1080p
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2	2
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic compass	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboard	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial software	McAfee LiveSafe	McAfee LiveSafe
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	122589
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3LA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker type	HP Quad Speakers	HP Quad Speakers
HP Imagepad	Yes	Yes
HP front camera	HP Wide Vision FHD IR	HP Wide Vision FHD IR
HP Sure ViewKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacity	60 Wh	60 Wh
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging time (50%)	30 min	30 min
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Windows Hello	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.29 kg	1.29 kg
Width	306 mm	306 mm
Depth	218 mm	218 mm
Height	13.6 mm	13.6 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	148 mm	148 mm
Package depth	332 mm	332 mm
Package height	412 mm	412 mm
Package weight	3.05 kg	3.05 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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