•  Date Published: 29 Apr 2024
  • Intel Core i5-1235U
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 2000GB SSD
  • 16GB RAM
  • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
5.6
Average
quality
7.4 Portability Very Good
7.0 Display Very Good
6.1 For Work Good
3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 2000GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB RAM
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate
  • Dimensions
  • 358 x 242 x 19 mm (14.09" x 9.53" x 0.75")
  • Weight
  • 1.70 kg (3.7 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
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD TrueVision with temporal noise reduction
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Digital Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Dual Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

HP 15 (15-dw4000)
14.09" x 9.53" x 0.75" Dimensions
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +22% Weight

Review

HP 15 in-depth review

Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. On the other hand, HP has not done enough to make the device more visible to the public, and we feel that people are actually more acquainted with the Lenovo IdeaPads and Dell Inspirons out there.Even the in-house HP 250 seems to be a better suit for some users, even though it offers practically the same. Well, today, we have a very weird device on our hands. We bought one of the highest spec models of the HP 15 (15-dw4000). It has a Core i7-1255U processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX550 graphics card. On one hand, it makes no sense to pay the price for the max-out model, i[...]

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Pros

  • 2x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 + 1x 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
  • SD card slot
  • No PWM (AUO AUO499F)

Cons

  • Covers only 52% of sRGB (AUO AUO499F)
  • Narrow viewing angles and low contrast ratio (AUO AUO499F)
  • USB Type-C is only used for data transfer
  • Abysmal thermal management, leading to low performance
  • Unsatisfactory build quality
  • Touchpad buttons are uncomfortable

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Although it has its downsides, the HP 15 (15-dw4000) features a great upgrade options lineup.Check out all HP 15 (15-dw4000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to remove the two rubber feet. Then, undo all 7 Phillips-head screws you see, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. To do the last thing, you need to slightly open the lid of the laptop.2. Battery This device is equipped with a rather small 41Wh battery pack. It lasts for less than 7 hours[...]

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