HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)

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HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)
HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)

Detailed comparison and review of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25 cm x 1.94 cm 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Aluminium (cover), dark ash silver Grey star
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass, Micro Edge ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features HP TrueVision FHD, IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Type Keyboard, stylus, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort) (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB (on supplied adapter)
USB-C (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, USB-C to HDMI/USB-C/USB Type A adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support System password, hard drive password
SAR Value - 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number ch000na -
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