When comparing HP Spectre x2 vs Asus Chromebook Flip, the Slant community recommends Asus Chromebook Flip for most people. In the question“What are the best 12" laptops?” Asus Chromebook Flip is ranked 4th while HP Spectre x2 is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Asus Chromebook Flip is:
The Chromebook Flip has durable high-quality hardware including a high-end Intel core m3-6Y30 processor and 4GB RAM. This ensures that the Chromebook Flip is far ahead of competitors who mostly use older hardware or smaller RAM.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sturdy but elegant design
The top part is the slate-style tablet which can be detached from the bottom part (which is the keyboard). It has a glass slate look which reminds of the same look as the Apple iPad with a glossy top surface.
Pro Keyboard cover included
The keyboard cover is included in the base price.
Pro Great performance for a Chromebook
The Chromebook Flip has durable high-quality hardware including a high-end Intel core m3-6Y30 processor and 4GB RAM. This ensures that the Chromebook Flip is far ahead of competitors who mostly use older hardware or smaller RAM.
Pro Versatile
Has a firm, 360-degree bendable lid with sturdy, not too wobbly hinges and the 2.5-pound lightweight base makes this Chromebook very portable.
You can also turn the screen and use the laptop in three different "standing" modes (laptop, stand, tent, tablet) where the last three modes completely hide the keyboard.
Pro Great build quality
The whole chassis is made out of sturdy silver aluminium while the lid is covered with a double-layer impact resistant glass. The resistant glass protects the cover from tear and damage which makes the product more durable.
Pro Supports Android apps
The Asus Chromebook Flip supports Android Apps which can be directly installed from the Play Store.
Pro Great display
The Chromebook flip has a great 1080p display with good viewing angles. It's also quite bright at around 300 nits of brightness which makes it a decent choice for working outdoors.
Pro Great keyboard
The Chromebook Flip has a backlit keyboard which is a rarity among Chromebooks. The keyboard itself is pretty good as well. The keys have decent travel length and the keyboard feels very comfortable when typing even for long periods of time.
Cons
Con Keyboard cover is not ideal for long typing sessions
Since the laptop needs to be angled up at the back when typing, it can give a feeling of typing over thin air, making it a bit clunky when you have to type in long sessions.
Con Pricey
Good hardware performance, smooth design, and crisp image quality come with a high price-tag, making this Chromebook slightly expensive.
Con Terrible webcam
The plainly bad 0.9-megapixel webcam produces grainy images and leaves some background colors behind and is unable to have a real focus.
Con Battery life could be better
Battery life is limited to 6-7 hours while actively surfing the web and leaving the brightness at 75%, which is decent but not the best battery life as far a Chromebooks go.