They are almost the same size.They weigh almost the same.Both are 360-degree convertible 2-in-1s with support for the HP Active Pen.We compare the HP Envy x360 13 vs.HP Specter x360 13 to see what's inside, and we found enough differences to understand that these two similar laptops are aimed at different usersThe Envy x360 13 is made for creators, people who do processor-intensive tasks like video editing, while the Specter x360 13 is made for demanding productivity users who want a bit of flair.But is one of these laptops better than the other?13.3-inch UHD OLED, 3,840 x 2,160 pixelsThe Specter x360 13 is an exquisitely designed laptop with gem-carved corners and colored beveled edges that complement the chassis, which comes in Natural Silver, Night Black, or Poseidon Blue.The Specter is for people who want their laptop to express a sense of style.The Envy x360 13, on the other hand, has a minimalist design with simpler, cleaner lines and a more conservative aesthetic.It is available in Pale Gold and Natural Silver colors on the Intel version, and Ceramic White and Night Black on the Ryzen version.It's also an attractive laptop, but it's not meant to attract as much attention.Both laptops offer excellent build quality.The Specter x360 13 is made from machined aluminum and is therefore rock solid, with some of the best build quality you'll find in a 2-in-1.The Envy x360 13 is made of stamped aluminum and is also solid, although perhaps a little less so than the Spectre.Both are among the best 2-in-1s if rigid construction is important to you.We already said that these two laptops are almost identical in size and weight.The Specter x360 measures 12.08 inches wide by 7.66 inches deep by 0.67 inches thick and weighs 2.8 pounds.The Envy x360 13 measures 12.07 inches by 7.66 inches by 0.68 inches and weighs 2.92 pounds.That's close enough to be extremely hard to tell apart just by its dimensions.Interestingly, the Specter x360 13 has smaller screen bezels and a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, compared to the Envy x360 13's slightly larger bezels and 88 percent screen-to-body ratio.Somehow, HP managed to fit the difference into a same-sized chassis, which means you'll also find similar-sized palm rests and keyboard decks.Both the Envy x360 13 and Specter x360 13 enjoy HP's excellent keyboard that was once reserved for the Specter line.It offers deep travel, a light touch with precise clicky bottoming action, and a consistent feel across the keys.It's quiet, has a large comfortable key spacing, and has a handy row of position keys on the right side.It's one of the best keyboards you'll find on Windows 10 laptops.The touchpads are also similar wide versions on both computers that take up most of the available space on the keyboard deck.They offer similar smooth surfaces and compatibility with Microsoft Precision touchpad drivers, giving them accurate and reliable support for the full complement of Windows 10 multi-touch gestures.Both 2-in-1s have touch screens and are compatible with the HP Active Pen.It's a $70 option on both laptops.In addition to aesthetics, connectivity is another small difference.The Specter x360 13 offers two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 on updated models (we reviewed the late 2019 version and only the internals changed), a USB-A port, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack. 3.5mmThe Envy x360 13 has a single USB-C 3.2 port (not Thunderbolt on AMD chipset models, Thunderbolt 4 on Intel models), a USB-A port, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.The Envy also uses a proprietary power adapter while the Specter charges via USB-C.Both machines offer Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 wireless connectivity.The Specter x360 13 uses Intel's 11th generation Core processors, either Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7, with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of solid state drive storage.The Envy x360 13 comes in two versions, one with AMD Ryzen chips ranging from the Ryzen 3 4300U to the Ryzen 7 4700U, with up to 16GB of RAM, which can be configured with up to 1TB of SSD storage.The other version uses the Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB SSD.We tested the older model of the Specter x360 13 with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 and the Envy x360 13 with the Ryzen 5 4500U.The Envy was clearly the faster machine, and that would still be true even when compared to the 11th generation processors in the updated Specter x360 13.In our handbrake test, for example, which encodes a 420MB video to H.265, the Envy x360 13 was 27 percent faster than the Specter x360 13, even in the latter's performance mode.Both laptops offer HP's Command Center utility to switch between various power settings, including a standard mode that balances processor speed against heat and noise and a performance mode that runs hot, high, and fast.Utility made the biggest difference to the Specter x360 13, and in standard mode the Envy x360 13 was twice as fast.This performance delta extended to all but gaming of our tests.The Envy x360 13's Radeon graphics were no faster than the Intel Iris Plus graphics in the Specter x360 13, and the newer Iris Xe graphics in the Intel versions of both laptops would be faster.That will change once HP updates the Envy with the latest Ryzen 5000-series processors, but until then, the Envy is the least of the gaming laptops.That's not saying much, though, as these laptops are only good for older titles and modern titles with very low resolution and graphics.The Envy x360 13 Ryzen models are faster and better suited to creators, the market HP targeted the laptop at.The Specter x360 13 is no slouch when it comes to productivity, but it won't keep up with processor-intensive tasks.The Specter x360 13 was the first 13-inch laptop to receive an OLED screen, and it's a 4K beauty.It offers wide colors (98 percent AdobeRGB and 100 percent sRGB) with excellent accuracy (DeltaE of 1.29), 405 nits of brightness, and unrivaled OLED contrast (405,210:1).An energy-efficient Full HD IPS display is also available.The Envy x360 13 Ryzen has the option to choose between a Full HD IPS screen and a Full HD with privacy screen.The Intel version swaps out the privacy screen option for an OLED panel.We tested the Full HD display and it provided average colors (71 percent AdobeRGB and 96 percent sRGB), average accuracy at 2.26, high brightness at 399 nits, and good contrast for an IPS screen at 1,110:1.While the Envy x360 13 offers a good display, the Specter x360 13's OLED panel is excellent.There really is no comparison here.We have already established that these laptops are about the same size and they are both very portable laptops.You will hardly notice them in your backpack.Battery life is hard to judge from the results of our review.The Specter x360 13 didn't get very good battery life despite its 62W battery due to the power-hungry OLED screen.It barely surpassed 5.5 hours on our web browsing test, a low score, and failed to reach 10 hours on our video looping test.The Envy x360 13 performed better with just over nine hours of web browsing and 13 hours of video looping.Note that you'll get significantly better battery life than both of our review units if you opt for the low-power display available for the Specter x360.You'll probably get slightly better battery life with the Intel version of the Envy x360 13. However, as tested, the Envy x360 13 wins the battle for battery life.The Envy x360 13 Ryzen starts at $690 with a Ryzen 3, 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and the Full HD display.It tops out at $1,390 for the Ryzen 7, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and the Full HD Privacy Screen.Intel's version costs $810 with a Core i5, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a Full HD display, and tops out at $1,240 for a Core i7, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a full HD display. an OLED screen.It starts out as a budget device and ends up as a premium one.The entry-level Specter x360 13 is $1,110 for a Core i5, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a low-power Full HD display.The top-end machine costs $1,700 with a Core i7, 16GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and an OLED screen.It's a premium laptop from top to bottom.It is a challenge to choose between these two laptops.The Envy x360 13 is less expensive and offers better performance with the Ryzen processor, but you can't get that processor with an OLED screen.The Envy 13 is a good-looking laptop, but not as exquisite as the Specter x360 13. In the end, we have to say that the Specter is the most refined 2-in-1 laptop that offers the best 13-inch build and looks around. your money can buyEnhance your lifestyle Product review, technology news, tools to navigate the digital world.