HP’s new Spectre is a foldable Windows laptop

This might just be the perfect Windows laptop out there.

These are exciting times for Windows enthusiasts. Lenovo recently revealed its own Legion Go gaming handheld that runs the full Windows operating system, and now HP has introduced an innovative laptop with a foldable screen called the Spectre Fold. This Windows laptop is a versatile 3-in-1 device that can function as a tablet, a traditional laptop, and even a desktop with its built-in kickstand. Here’s everything you need to know about the new HP Spectre Fold.

In the folded state, the new HP Spectre looks like just another Windows laptop. But then, you open it and realize how innovative this device is. The HP Spectre Fold comes with a big 17-inch foldable OLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 2560 pixels, touch support, and features 500 nits of peak brightness.

In its unfolded state, without any additional accessories like the stylus pen or keyboard attached, the HP Spectre Fold becomes a giant Windows tablet with a 17-inch touchscreen, making it a perfect device for content consumption, reading, drawing and note-taking. And, if you desire a desktop-like experience, simply pull the kickstand from the back, connect the provided wireless keyboard, and you have a full-fledged desktop setup with a fully functional keyboard for productive work.

Of course, you can use the HP Spectre Fold just like a regular laptop by placing the keyboard on the lower half of the foldable screen. Additionally, HP offers an “expanded mode” that gives you one and a half screens, with the trackpad positioned outside the folded portion. In this mode, Windows automatically adjusts and rearranges the layout to maximize the use of the bottom half screen.

The HP Spectre Fold doesn’t skimp on specs either. It is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and features 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. Intel Iris Xe handles the graphics performance, and it’s Intel Evo certified as well, meaning it will be ready to handle demanding tasks no matter what. When it comes to battery life, HP promises up to 11 hours in desktop mode and up to 12 hours in laptop mode.

All in all, the HP Spectre Fold makes the most of the foldable form factor. It serves as a perfect demonstration of how folding screens can be utilized, and HP, in my opinion, has truly mastered it. Certainly, being one of the first products to adopt this technology, the HP Spectre Fold comes with a hefty price tag of $4,999. It is available to pre-order starting today, with shipping beginning in October. The HP Spectre Fold will be available at HP.com and select Best Buy locations.

HP Spectre Fold

HP Spectre Fold is the Windows laptop of the future. It features a big 17-inch foldable OLED display that can be used as a tablet, a traditional Windows laptop, and even as a desktop using the built-in kickstand. It is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and features 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD.