•  Date Published: 12 Sep 2025
    • AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    • AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)
    4.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.5 Portability Very Good
    1.5 Display Bad
    6.0 For Work Good
    3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 358.5 X 242 X 17.9 mm
    • Weight
    • 1.69 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
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HP TrueVision HD with temporal noise reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Dual Speakers, HP Audio Center
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP 15 (15s-eq3000)
    Dimensions
    1.69 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +20% Weight

    Review

    HP 15 in-depth review

    Chances are high that the HP 15s (15s-eq3000) has appeared when you looked for affordable notebooks online. And this means that Google has done its job well because this is one of the most viable options for your search.Of course, there are laptops like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15", 2022), or the Acer Aspire 3 (A315-43) that may also be good options. However, if you are looking for something with power and a really, really low price tag - the HP 15s is the place to be.But what is the hardware in question? Well, you can rely on the refreshed Ryzen 5000U series with the top-end option being the Ryzen 7 5825U. Indeed, a super powerful and efficient CPU.It will allow you to do things previously unimaginable by a device of this price range. There is a cost, though. There always is. An[...]

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    Pros

    • Low price
    • 2x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4
    • SD card slot
    • No PWM (AUO5799)
    • Good power efficiency
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • Optional fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Covers only 52% of sRGB (AUO5799)
    • USB Type-C is only used for data transfer
    • Plastic build

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    HP did make a lot of sacrifices to make the 15s more affordable. Thankfully, upgradeability was not one of them.Check out all HP 15s (15s-eq3000) 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 the 8 Phillips-head screws, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 41Wh battery pack. It lasts for 9 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or 9 hours of video playback. To take it out, und[...]

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