HP 15

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Date Published: 17 Jul 2025

Intel Core i3-1315U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.8 Portability Very Good

1.5 Display Bad

5.2 For Work Average

2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

HP 15 in-depth review

It's clear like night and day that you don't need a high-end or even a mid-range laptop for normal light tasks. A modest 15W CPU is more than enough if it's accompanied by 16GB of RAM and a decent SSD. The HP 15 (15-fc0000) is an inexpensive device that will do the job for people who want to get a notebook on a budget for browsing the Web and and playing light games from time to time. However, you have to pay attention to the specs before buying because the machines with Zen 2 CPUs are tied with up to 16GB of soldered RAM while the ones with Zen 3 chips rely on a pair of SODIMMs which makes them future-proof.You can choose from a plethora of displays including two 768p TN (one of them is a touch unit) and one 1080p TN panel. Avoid them like the plague unless your budget is extremely li[...]

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Pros

Clean design
Good comfort during full loads
Light (1.60 kg)
Decent color accuracy with our Design & Office profile (BOE09E2)
Acceptable max brightness of 287 nits (BOE09E2)
Decent input devices
3x USB ports
The fan isn't noisy even in "Best performance" mode
Decent battery life given the limited 41Wh capacity (~ 6 hours and a half of videos)
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Low NVMe temperatures
Lid with a lever design
Optional fingerprint reader and a 1080p Web camera
Clear sound quality
Ryzen 5 7520U can maintain a 3.36 GHz clock even in long loads
2x SODIMMs for the Zen 3-based machines

Cons

Just 1x M.2 slot
The plastic build could be more stable
You can't open the lid with one hand
Rather low SSD speed because of the slow transfer rate of the slot (PCIe 3.0 x2)
The middle of the keyboard flexes during typing
Soldered RAM for the laptops with Zen 2 CPUs
Low sRGB coverage and narrow viewing angles (BOE09E2)
Bad contrast ratio of 290:1 (BOE09E2)
All ports are rated at 5 Gbps and they don't support charging or DisplayPort

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the HP 15 (15-fc0000) Hint: Power off the laptop and unplug all peripherals before starting.Undo the four captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the back of the panel. Lift the zones behind the hinge cover near the top edges using a lever tool. Pry the corners, followed by the sides and the front, to fully release the clips.More info: The inside of the bottom panel reveals access to the battery, memory (if available), storage, and cooling system.Battery Removal Caution: Wear gloves to avoid short circu[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1366x768, TN

Name
BOE09E2

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
100.45 ppi

Brightness
287 cd/m²

sRGB
50%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
TN

Resolution
1366x768

Becomes "Retina" from
34 inches (87 cm)

Contrast
290:1

dE Color Checker
11 3.4

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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