•  Date Published: 21 Jul 2025
    • AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
    • AMD Radeon 660M
    • 13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
    6.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.0 Portability Excellent
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.0 For Work Good
    3.8 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 297 x 209 x 16.9 mm (11.69" x 8.23" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Digital dual-array microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Bang & Oulfsen
    • Gifts
    • Dockztorm Portable USB Hub

    Portability

    HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13-be0000, be1000, be2000)
    11.69" x 8.23" x 0.67" 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

    Do you remember the chocolate bars that have bubbles inside? Well, this is what the Pavilion Aero 13's name makes us think of. Regardless of our food fantasies, this laptop sounds truly spectacular on paper. Although it is part of the more budget-oriented Pavilion brand from HP, this device can be equipped with up to the Ryzen 7 5800U.On the other hand, the "Aero" part of the name indicates the lightness of this device. In fact, it weighs no more than a kilo. This makes the specs even more impressive.Another important feature of the machine is its display. The Pavilion Aero 13 utilizes a taller screen than usual with an aspect ratio of 16:10. You have two options - a 1920x1200p and a 2560x1600p one. Moreover, HP is bold enough to state that their device doesn't use PWM for brightn[...]

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    Pros

    • Weighs less than a kilo
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO AUO6496)
    • 99% sRGB coverage with accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO AUO6496)
    • Decent I/O
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Powerful and efficient hardware
    • Good battery life

    Cons

    • Performance is limited by the cooling
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard (although it works in quad-channel mode)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This is one of the lightest notebooks on the market. As such, it has omitted some useful features like the ability to upgrade the memory down the line.Check out all HP Pavilion Aero 13 (13-be0000) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to remove the two rubber feet from the bottom plate. Then, undo all 5 Phillips-head screws, and pry the panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Inside, you will find a 43Wh battery pack. Despite its small size, it lasted us for 11 hours of[...]

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