HPRanked #4
HP Pavilion 15
Well-rounded student laptop with good looks and solid performance.
$599View on Amazon
Our Verdict
Good looks with solid all-around performance.
Score Breakdown
Value8/10
Battery Life7/10
Portability7/10
Performance8/10
Build Quality8/10
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Attractive design
- •Good performance
- •Decent port selection
- •Reliable
- •Good for streaming
✗ Cons
- •Average battery
- •Can run warm
- •Not the lightest
Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| RAM | 8GB - 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB - 512GB |
| Display | 15.6" FHD IPS |
| Battery | Up to 8 hours |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Students wanting style
- ✓General productivity
- ✓Entertainment
Not For
- ✗Power users
- ✗Those wanting long battery
Where to Buy
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