Wooow i was waiting this since January... seeing that I’ll go for the 16GB RAM because it’s seems can’t been upgraded, cool for that SSD PCIe, that was really easy n I can do it by my self, saludos desde México:3
A couple of things. It looks like the new 2020 version has 2 magnets instead of 1 like in the 2019 model. This allows the halves of the laptop to stay a lot tighter together, which makes it much nicer to use in tablet mode.
If memory serves from the CES 2020 discussions, the variant with the 2W low-power display should offer class-leading battery life, likely 13+ hrs, hopefully... I think the only things that are missing to make this the perfect laptop, perhaps of all time, are addition of LTE, 32GB ram and having that super colour accurate Q-LED display on the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, which would consume even less power and offering up to 600 nits of brightness. That said, I really want this Spectre.
Great job, Jenny! I like the fact that you are a crazy type. You are like me, really. My main questions surround heat management and battery life? How cool does the laptop run, given the H-series 45W processor it came with? Does it thermal throttle in any way? And the fan? Any loud noise under minimal load? As for the battery, what has been your experience? Up to 8 hours or less? Thanks for blazing the trail.
I just ordered this laptop with the 4K 400 nits screen. I’ve heard from forums the OLED model is a real battery drainer with average of about 5 hours and the 4K models around 10 hours.
Thank you for this disassembly. Sadly you answered my question regarding the RAM and see it is soldered onto the board. The good news as always is that the SSD drive can be upgraded. While I like the Intel SSD, I've used the Samsung SSD Plus drives and feel they are still much faster in reading/writing performance. Thank you again for this video!!
Is there like a review embargo on this? How have you been the only one on the planet with it? I mean its great for you, you are doing a nice job, but I find it a bit baffling!
Well, that confirms that the RAM is soldered on the MB. What a jerk move by HP. If I wanted to be left with next to no options I'd buy a Mac. The space savings are minimal, but the chance of the money for the upgraded RAM reaching HP's pocket are substantially maximized.
@@JennyTheFrog Any idea if the bluetooth and WLAN card are integrated? Both have gone kaputs on me all of a sudden, and I suspect it's hardware related.
Thank you so much, you are one of the only people who are reviewing this. Really super helpful, I'm probably going to buy one soon! Just one question: what's the speed of the of the ram? Otherwise keep up the great reviews!
Thank you for confirming the RAM upgrade possibility. I wanted to up to 32 to 64 to create music without lag. I'll still keep my brand but will buy and old Mac and upgrade that instead.
I removed all the screws and thought I missed a screw, turns out it's just really really tight but I managed to get a plastic tool in the side, slide the tool down the side and started hearing those pops
Helped me with upgrading SSD. The hidden screws and opening back lid were very useful since you never know if you’re pulling too hard on something if you don’t know how it should be done. How did you not stretch the rubber strips, mine are almost an inch longer... lol
Thanks, Jenny, for opening the back up for us to see what's inside! It looks like there are 2 screws on a removable RAM board. Are you sure RAM can't be replaced?
Hi Bartok, I'm not 100% sure and wish I'd peeled the black plastic off for a better look. It does say on the specs though that it's onboard ram - suggesting to me that means soldered.
@@JennyTheFrog Thanks for the reply. If you open it up again, maybe to replace the SSD as you mentioned you might do, maybe you could check the RAM board or take a closer look then. If you do find out more, please let us know, thanks!
Bartok, just for you, I've opened it again. It's definitely not replaceable. I've taken some good photos to show this, which I might include in my next video. The memory is not on a separate removable card, those chips are soldered onto the mainboard. The black kapton sheeting stuff makes it look raised but it's not.
Powerful machine. But I have one doubt. Saw a couple of videos here on UA-cam, people complaining the hinge is loose. Like when they move or shake, the display falls back. What do you think? Will it hold in long term use?
Hi Jenny! I purchased this laptop too. I noticed a potential issue with the battery in mine. Would u be so kind and check HP Support Assistance for battery check. When it is done then click on show advanced information. It will display many things about the battery. Mine shows only cell 1,2,3,4, instead of 6 cells. And cell 4 =0mV is it the case with yours as well?
hello.. i have the same model but mine it's really wery hot specially when i charge te battery! Do u have the same problem? Thank you and greetings from Italy!
Great video! I just have 2 questions: can I upgarde the SSD to the Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD? And can I but back the rubber lines once I put the lid and all the screws back in place?
i love your reviews plus i love this 2 in 1 great work on the review of this so i had to SUBSCRIBE ,once i start back working i want one of these ,i have to check out the "'HP Spectre x360 15" 2020 AMOLED Review (eb0001na)".
I have a question: Does this laptop only "intakes" cool air from the bottom or also on the top of the keyboard? I'm planning to use in "clamshell" mode - closed lid, connected on Ext. display.
Im planning to swap the 512 GB (toshiba XG6) for a WD SN550 Blue 1tb on my spectre x360 15. Im kinda worried about the rubber feet. Do they stay fixed properly once they are removed and reattached.
Hey Jenny! first of all thank you soo much for the fantastic review! My question is did you notice a slight bulge on the fan grill of the back panel?? Please reply. Much thanks. 🙏🏻😊
Nobody had reviewed this laptop yet because it came out on April 28 and if you’re like me and customized just about everything and in the US mine isn’t supposed to be delivered til June 2nd and I ordered on April 29
hello, im Christopher from Philippines., i am interested to buy this model laptop 15inch hp spectre x360. i tried looking around here in my place gadget store, malls and even through online HP Philippines, however i only find 13 inch model.. i also tried HP USA online store but they do not send package outside USA internationaly. im despirate to buy this model, 15inch 2020 version the upgraded one which has thinner Bessel edge. can you help me how can i purchase this unit? thanks
👍For the video Jenny. Help needed, I have a faulty track pad and require a spare. Can anyone tell me the model number of the track pad please? It is beneath the battery on the track pad pcb. Any help appreciated 😁
Hey Jenny, been viewing your channel. New subbie here. i've my new HP Spectre X360 15.6" which arrived yesterday . I noticed hp has a new pen now here. I like to know how can i activate this new hp pen? When i charge, it is first showing a blinking amber and after 3 minutes it turns to blinking white. I tried to use the pen, but it doesn't.
Hi starmat, thanks for subscribing. Is your pen the MPP2.0 tilt pen model like mine? I don't believe mine has a blinking white function. If it's an older model pen, try this video: supportvideos.ext.hp.com/detail/video/5991884759001/how-to-set-up-and-use-the-hp-tilt-pen
@@JennyTheFrog im pretty sure my hp pen has the same look in your video. It says on the manual- Light Status: Solid Amber is Charging; Solid White is Fully Charged; Blinking Amber is Low Battery. But when i charge it shows a Blinking White.
Someone else had a similar issue and it was fixed after charging again. He also updated his intel drivers from the official intel driver site and did a restart. If none of these work, I would contact HP support because I can't find any documentation about a blinking white light, sorry!
Can we install a second ssd in this laptop ? i might be wrong but i am seeing a port on the top right side by the way she is holding latop up, can anyone suggest ?
If it did have LTE support, and if it could've gone up to 32GB RAM, I think it would've been the overall perfect laptop. The option for LTE would've been far better than the inbuilt micro SD card.
Lots of people very happy it has the numpad. Guess it's personal preference. I don't use the numpad much but it being there doesn't bother me at all :)
I really appreciate the NUMpad as I do a lot of number crunching and entry. My previous notebook was a Dell XPS 15 from nov 2017 which did not have a NUM pad and I appreciate the Spectre X360 numpad so much. Took some time to get used to but its Gr8 now. Should have switched sooner.
As soon as I saw that I cannot upgrade RAM I knew that this is the end of line for my company and HP Spectre X360. 8/16GB RAM is way too low for any development work with .net core & K8s / Docker. That is a joke to advertise it as business laptop yet offering 8GB of RAM that is not sufficient even for a Chrome...
Your literally the first and only person to review this laptop. Thanks, great videos. Very helpful
Wooow i was waiting this since January... seeing that I’ll go for the 16GB RAM because it’s seems can’t been upgraded, cool for that SSD PCIe, that was really easy n I can do it by my self, saludos desde México:3
Awesome job, Jenny.
Thank you for keeping us updated and informed 🙏🙏
A couple of things. It looks like the new 2020 version has 2 magnets instead of 1 like in the 2019 model. This allows the halves of the laptop to stay a lot tighter together, which makes it much nicer to use in tablet mode.
Great video, could you do a battery test to see how long it lasts? That would be much appreciated, cheers.
Will do soon
If memory serves from the CES 2020 discussions, the variant with the 2W low-power display should offer class-leading battery life, likely 13+ hrs, hopefully... I think the only things that are missing to make this the perfect laptop, perhaps of all time, are addition of LTE, 32GB ram and having that super colour accurate Q-LED display on the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, which would consume even less power and offering up to 600 nits of brightness. That said, I really want this Spectre.
Jenny The Frog please :P to see how much time it needs to fill it from 0 to 100% and how much time to 100 to 0
Awesome ! There are hardly any video on this particular model. Thanks a ton.
Great job, Jenny! I like the fact that you are a crazy type. You are like me, really.
My main questions surround heat management and battery life? How cool does the laptop run, given the H-series 45W processor it came with? Does it thermal throttle in any way? And the fan? Any loud noise under minimal load? As for the battery, what has been your experience? Up to 8 hours or less? Thanks for blazing the trail.
I just ordered this laptop with the 4K 400 nits screen. I’ve heard from forums the OLED model is a real battery drainer with average of about 5 hours and the 4K models around 10 hours.
Hey Jenny! Awesome video! Is this the same procedure for the 2019 model? Thanks!
Hi Jorge. Not too sure but I reckon it would be very similar if not the same👍
Thank you for this disassembly. Sadly you answered my question regarding the RAM and see it is soldered onto the board. The good news as always is that the SSD drive can be upgraded. While I like the Intel SSD, I've used the Samsung SSD Plus drives and feel they are still much faster in reading/writing performance. Thank you again for this video!!
Is there like a review embargo on this? How have you been the only one on the planet with it? I mean its great for you, you are doing a nice job, but I find it a bit baffling!
SO DO I!! Don't understand it. Just lucky. Or others who have theirs are having too much fun with it to make videos?
Uploading another video now. I feel it's my moral obligation to supply the demand for info in wake of such lack from elsewhere! :)
It really is crazy and you have helped me a lot! I plan on buying this for school! I might do a review too just to give more opinions for UA-cam!
Dunno if I should be appalled I'm still waiting on mine to be built and its Jan2021 and this review is from May2020, I appreciate your review.
Well, that confirms that the RAM is soldered on the MB. What a jerk move by HP. If I wanted to be left with next to no options I'd buy a Mac. The space savings are minimal, but the chance of the money for the upgraded RAM reaching HP's pocket are substantially maximized.
You're the main reason I bought this laptop
Thank you 🙂 would have been nice if HP had acknowledged my efforts too! 🤔
@@JennyTheFrog Any idea if the bluetooth and WLAN card are integrated? Both have gone kaputs on me all of a sudden, and I suspect it's hardware related.
@@gruv3n yes I believe it is but not entirely sure. Think it's an AX201
Thank you so much, you are one of the only people who are reviewing this. Really super helpful, I'm probably going to buy one soon! Just one question: what's the speed of the of the ram? Otherwise keep up the great reviews!
Hi there, great work. Do you think I can install 4G LTE WWAN card?
Thank you for confirming the RAM upgrade possibility. I wanted to up to 32 to 64 to create music without lag. I'll still keep my brand but will buy and old Mac and upgrade that instead.
These videos are great, thanks for doing these!
I removed all the screws and thought I missed a screw, turns out it's just really really tight but I managed to get a plastic tool in the side, slide the tool down the side and started hearing those pops
Helped me with upgrading SSD. The hidden screws and opening back lid were very useful since you never know if you’re pulling too hard on something if you don’t know how it should be done. How did you not stretch the rubber strips, mine are almost an inch longer... lol
Which SSD model can be installed on this baby?
Thank you very helpful
Thanks, Jenny, for opening the back up for us to see what's inside! It looks like there are 2 screws on a removable RAM board. Are you sure RAM can't be replaced?
Hi Bartok, I'm not 100% sure and wish I'd peeled the black plastic off for a better look. It does say on the specs though that it's onboard ram - suggesting to me that means soldered.
@@JennyTheFrog Thanks for the reply. If you open it up again, maybe to replace the SSD as you mentioned you might do, maybe you could check the RAM board or take a closer look then. If you do find out more, please let us know, thanks!
Bartok, just for you, I've opened it again. It's definitely not replaceable. I've taken some good photos to show this, which I might include in my next video. The memory is not on a separate removable card, those chips are soldered onto the mainboard. The black kapton sheeting stuff makes it look raised but it's not.
Powerful machine. But I have one doubt. Saw a couple of videos here on UA-cam, people complaining the hinge is loose. Like when they move or shake, the display falls back. What do you think? Will it hold in long term use?
I've had the laptop for over a year now and the hinges are still perfect 👌
Hey, i hope you're still reading this, but can you do a tutorial for thermal paste replacement?
Hello. Thanks for the video. I could say brand and model of the ssd and motherboard model?
I know this is a bit dated but I am curious if the USB A and C on the right of the box are on the motherboard itself or a separate unit/card attached?
Hi Jenny! I purchased this laptop too. I noticed a potential issue with the battery in mine. Would u be so kind and check HP Support Assistance for battery check. When it is done then click on show advanced information. It will display many things about the battery. Mine shows only cell 1,2,3,4, instead of 6 cells. And cell 4 =0mV is it the case with yours as well?
hello.. i have the same model but mine it's really wery hot specially when i charge te battery! Do u have the same problem?
Thank you and greetings from Italy!
Great video!
I just have 2 questions: can I upgarde the SSD to the Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD?
And can I but back the rubber lines once I put the lid and all the screws back in place?
1. Max is 2tb for now. Best choice is 660p Intel. 2. Yes
Did you try to put in the 8TB SSD? If yes, did it work?
Awesome Jenny, thanks!
Thanks for sharing this valuable info with all of us
i love your reviews plus i love this 2 in 1 great work on the review of this so i had to SUBSCRIBE ,once i start back working i want one of these ,i have to check out the "'HP Spectre x360 15" 2020 AMOLED Review (eb0001na)".
Well done Jenny
Thank you for this review, Jenny
Thanks. how do I change out the real time clock and where is it? I have an 2020 hp spectre x360 convertible 15 eb0xxx
I have a question: Does this laptop only "intakes" cool air from the bottom or also on the top of the keyboard? I'm planning to use in "clamshell" mode - closed lid, connected on Ext. display.
could you do a video on how to pop out the power button? mine fell and now it’s stuck inside
Thanks for the video. Love this laptop
Jenny, are you crazy? You popped open your beautiful new laptop! 😳😅😂🤣🤣
Yes I am :)
Thanks for adding this for the newest model..I tis different than the previous model. Where is the wireless module and the connection to the antennae.
Were you ever able to find an answer to this?
What size screwdriver are you using?
My earlier version of 2020 Spectre X360 10th Gen i7-10510U (January, 2020) has two memory slots. I am upgrading from 2x8GB to 2x16GB next week.
How did the RAM replacement go?
@@richarddirks6632 working perfectly. No issues after 7 months
@@richarddirks6632 actually, I went with 2x32GB instead. Working out so far
You should of used a matt and vacuum cleaned the motherboard with a brush tool before replacing cover.
This is great. Thank you :)
Im planning to swap the 512 GB (toshiba XG6) for a WD SN550 Blue 1tb on my spectre x360 15.
Im kinda worried about the rubber feet. Do they stay fixed properly once they are removed and reattached.
Mine have stayed on fine 👍
Did you buy this laptop from hp?
Hey Jenny! first of all thank you soo much for the fantastic review! My question is did you notice a slight bulge on the fan grill of the back panel?? Please reply. Much thanks. 🙏🏻😊
Or say like a slight curve on the air vent grill on the bank panel
when i play some games it lags (hp spectre x360 15),any suggestions what i should upgrade or do? Thx
Great video
Thanks for the video. It's such a shame that RAM is not upgradeable - it looks pretty perfect other than that.
Nobody had reviewed this laptop yet because it came out on April 28 and if you’re like me and customized just about everything and in the US mine isn’t supposed to be delivered til June 2nd and I ordered on April 29
Holy shit that is a long time, by the way is it out now?
Same, why does it take such a long time?
Because it is shipped from China. The virus has delayed shipping time a lot. I ordered here in China and received on May, 24th.🙂
Come on, this is the Internet...how do I upgrade the HDD to 4 TB and RAM to 64 GB?
just replace them with a better one
most of if not all the HP spectre, at least from 2017 AFAIK all have NVMe drives, not HDD so you'd need to 'upgrade' to a NVMe SSD 4 TB not a HDD
You don't. Idk about the 2020 model but the 2018 model is limited to 16gb of ram, 2 8gb cards. I'm sure the 2020 has similar limitations.
hello, im Christopher from Philippines., i am interested to buy this model laptop 15inch hp spectre x360. i tried looking around here in my place gadget store, malls and even through online HP Philippines, however i only find 13 inch model.. i also tried HP USA online store but they do not send package outside USA internationaly. im despirate to buy this model, 15inch 2020 version the upgraded one which has thinner Bessel edge. can you help me how can i purchase this unit? thanks
Awesome
difference between i7-10510U and i7-10750H?
I've been trying to find a replacement fan for this laptop for a while. Does anyone know where to find one?
👍For the video Jenny. Help needed, I have a faulty track pad and require a spare. Can anyone tell me the model number of the track pad please? It is beneath the battery on the track pad pcb. Any help appreciated 😁
im so frustrated i dont have screwed under the rubber feet on mine and i cannot get the back off because of it
SWEET!
Hey Jenny, been viewing your channel. New subbie here.
i've my new HP Spectre X360 15.6" which arrived yesterday . I noticed hp has a new pen now here. I like to know how can i activate this new hp pen? When i charge, it is first showing a blinking amber and after 3 minutes it turns to blinking white. I tried to use the pen, but it doesn't.
Hi starmat, thanks for subscribing. Is your pen the MPP2.0 tilt pen model like mine? I don't believe mine has a blinking white function. If it's an older model pen, try this video:
supportvideos.ext.hp.com/detail/video/5991884759001/how-to-set-up-and-use-the-hp-tilt-pen
@@JennyTheFrog im pretty sure my hp pen has the same look in your video. It says on the manual- Light Status: Solid Amber is Charging; Solid White is Fully Charged; Blinking Amber is Low Battery. But when i charge it shows a Blinking White.
Someone else had a similar issue and it was fixed after charging again. He also updated his intel drivers from the official intel driver site and did a restart. If none of these work, I would contact HP support because I can't find any documentation about a blinking white light, sorry!
I have the same laptop but mine is water damaged so I’m watching this video to know if my SSD has been water damaged
have you tried gaming??
thank you
So this does not have a second ssd slot?
Can we use thermal pad
Just opened mine and ssd is not removable...
What is exactly model or version
Please check this screen for PWM
Can we install a second ssd in this laptop ? i might be wrong but i am seeing a port on the top right side by the way she is holding latop up, can anyone suggest ?
is this already use windows precision driver ?
yes :)
Where is the wifi module?
I have this laptop now dead after overheating, it killed the ac charging ac. I was very disappointed
where was the WiFi card?
Soldered
Does this has LTE support
This 15 inch model does not have LTE, but I believe some of the 13 inch models do.
😓😓
If it did have LTE support, and if it could've gone up to 32GB RAM, I think it would've been the overall perfect laptop. The option for LTE would've been far better than the inbuilt micro SD card.
@@paulkoigi7566 The built-in micro SD is awesome for additional cheap bulk storage.
Ahhh this would literally be the perfect laptop if it didn't have the numpad
Lots of people very happy it has the numpad. Guess it's personal preference. I don't use the numpad much but it being there doesn't bother me at all :)
Jenny The Frog that’s awesome! I’m just particularly foreign to number pads and am worried about my hands being skewed to the left.
Do data entry for work. That numpad saves me like 45 minutes a day
I really appreciate the NUMpad as I do a lot of number crunching and entry. My previous notebook was a Dell XPS 15 from nov 2017 which did not have a NUM pad and I appreciate the Spectre X360 numpad so much. Took some time to get used to but its Gr8 now. Should have switched sooner.
As soon as I saw that I cannot upgrade RAM I knew that this is the end of line for my company and HP Spectre X360. 8/16GB RAM is way too low for any development work with .net core & K8s / Docker. That is a joke to advertise it as business laptop yet offering 8GB of RAM that is not sufficient even for a Chrome...
This is not marketed as a business laptop but as a consumer laptop. Anyways I do agree that RAM should have been upgradeable too.
cool i have paid 2000 for mine on best buy after doing my research al over the internet an the store.
So can't upgrade 16 GB ram...ummm ok...
I wanted to see the WiFi card :( hackintosh stuff
Where you able to hackintosh this ? If so what MacOS version ? and did you use Opencore ?
Anyone know when this peace of cheesecake comes to germany? I'm waiting since eons...
1st one to comment
Fast fingers :)