HP managed to garner quite a bit of attention for its premium laptops in recent years thanks to its Spectre lineup. The Spectre x360, in particular, managed to snag a spot as our pick for the best convertible laptop for its build quality, looks, and usability. Now, HP is taking that a step further with updates to the Spectre x360 13 and its non-convertible sibling, the Spectre 13. A look at the updated Spectre 13

Starting with the Spectre 13, HP is claiming this second-generation machine is "now the world's thinnest touch laptop" at 0.41-inches thick. Otherwise, the Spectre 13 packs the same sleek design as before. The main upgrades come in the form of the system's internals, which now feature Intel's latest eighth-generation Core i5 and i7 processors. That's rounded out by up to 1TB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage and up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The thin-bezel 13.3-inch display comes in 1080p resolution with the base model with a 4K display available. HP is claiming up to 11.5 hours of battery life, and fast charging will allow you to go from zero to 50 percent battery life in 30 minutes. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more As for ports, HP says the refreshed Spectre 13 includes two Thunderbolt 3 port and a single USB Type-C port. Windows Hello is also supported for secure logins via the Spectre 13's webcam. And now, the Spectre x360 13 ...