•  Date Published: 27 Apr 2020
    • Intel Core i5-1035G1
    • Intel UHD Graphics G1
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 12GB DDR4
    • 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
    • RAM
    • 12GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 361 x 245 x 17 mm (14.21" x 9.65" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    HP Pavilion 15 (15-cs3000)
    14.21" x 9.65" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.85 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +10% Weight

    Review

    HP Pavilion 15 (15-cs3) in-depth review

    With its Pavilion 15-cs2000, HP showed a true all-rounder in terms of daily computing. It was strong enough in our view so that we gave it an Editor's choice award, ourselves. Now, that we have the newer Pavilion 15 (15-cs3000) with us, we are eager to put it through our testing and see if the changes made by HP build on top of the strong base, or it actually makes it worse.Let's start by saying that the new model is now equipped with the 10nm Ice Lake processors from Intel. Currently, you can pick from the Core i5-1035G1 or the Core i7-1065G7. Not only you can take advantage of the improved integrated graphics of these processors, but you can also choose a version of the Pavilion 15 (15-cs3000) that includes the 4GB iteration of the GeForce MX250. Of course, we are talking about the [...]

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    Pros

    • Upgradability is on point
    • GeForce MX250 and Ice Lake CPUs at a good price
    • Decent keyboard
    • Its display doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels
    • Fits NVMe drives and has an SD card slot

    Cons

    • Covers only 52% of sRGB
    • Its predecessor is essentially the same laptop but at a lower cost

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    While HP has done some job polishing the chassis and body of this laptop, the changes remain barely visible to the naked eye. On the inside, however, the device comes practically unchanged in terms of layout and even some hardware installed.Check out all HP Pavilion 15 (15-cs3000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate On the inside, this notebook is an exact same copy of its predecessor. So is the bottom panel, which requires the removal of the two back feet in order to access all three hidden screws. You can[...]

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