HP Pavilion Aero 13

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Date Published: 25 Jun 2025

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD Radeon 780M
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.0 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

6.5 For Work Good

5.0 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
297.66 x 209.04 x 16.5 mm (11.72" x 8.23" x 0.65")

Weight
0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

2x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Speakers
Dual Speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra, Poly Studio

Security Lock slot

Gifts
32GB USB Drive

Portability

HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13z-bg0000)

11.72" x 8.23" x 0.65" Dimensions

0.99 kg (2.2 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +28% Weight

Review

HP Pavilion Aero 13 in-depth review

It's almost unbelievable that an ultra-light laptop such as the HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13-bg0000) is powered by snappy Zen 4 CPUs with up to 8 cores and 45W default TDP. We decided to buy a machine with a 28W AMD Ryzen 7 8840U which will not stress the cooling system as much as the Ryzen 7 8840HS. The razor-thin profile comes at the cost of some missing functionalities such as a lack of SODIMMs and just one storage slot. Still, the port selection looks great for a 13-incher and you can easily open the bottom panel for servicing.The display department is represented by two IPS panels - one 1200p and the optional 1600p unit. We choose the latter but the ppi of the base screen is also good enough for work or browsing the Web. This machine may be small but it's full of useful features like a[...]

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Pros

Clean design
Ultra-low weight and a thin profile even for a 13-incher (983 grams / 16.5 mm)
Snappy performance for daily or normal office tasks
Wide viewing angles and a high max brightness of 443 nits (LGD0715)
98% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and gaming profile" (LGD0715)
1600p PWM-free panel (LGD0715)
Comfortable backlit keyboard
2x Type-A + 2x Type-C ports
The fan isn't noisy in "Performance" mode
Long battery battery life given the 1600p display and the small 43Wh capacity (more than 9 hours of video playback)
Has a 5MP IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
Decently snappy NVMe (1TB SAMSUNG MZVL41T0HBLB-00BH1)
Lid with a lever design
Solid base

Cons

The optional Ryzen 7 8840U can't reach its official base clock even in short loads
Lacks a fingerprint reader
Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Raise the two zones close to the top two corners behind the hinge cover to create gaps in these sections. Fully pry the sides and the front. The rear side should be pried last.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The laptop uses a 43Wh battery, providing approximately 9.5 hours of v[...]