•  Date Published: 13 Aug 2025
    • Intel Processor N200
    • Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 128GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
    3.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.8 Portability Very Good
    3.5 Display Mediocre
    3.5 For Work Mediocre
    1.3 For Gaming Bad

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 128GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 359.91 x 253.96 x 18.6 mm (14.17" x 10.00" x 0.73")
    • Weight
    • 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Dual Speakers
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • 1 Year Microsoft Office 365 with 1TB Cloud Storage
    • Gifts
    • 128GB USB Drive

    Portability

    HP 15 (15-fc0000, fd0000, hr0000, fr0000)
    14.17" x 10.00" x 0.73" Dimensions
    1.60 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +27% Weight

    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[...]

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