HP Pavilion Gaming 15 2018
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (3GB GDDR5)
- Display: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- Storage: 128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
- RAM: 8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
- Weight: 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
Pros
- Aggressive design with super thin bezels
- Stable construction with an aluminum panel
- 144 Hz screen with high brightness, contrast and gamut coverage (AUO82ED)
- The display doesn't harm your eyes - it doesn't use PWM (AUO82ED)
- Powerful and clear audio system
Cons
- Short battery life
- Lack of Thunderbolt port
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 2018 - Specs
CPU
Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
HDD/SSD
128GB SSD PCIe NVMe + 1TB HDD, 7200 rpm
RAM
8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
OS
Windows 10 Home
Battery
52.5Wh, 3-cell
Body material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
Dimensions
365 x 257 x 25.4 mm (14.37" x 10.12" x 1.00")
Weight
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
Features
DISPLAY: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
| Name | 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 15.6" |
| Pixel density | 141.21 ppi |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 24 inches (62 cm) |
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 2018 in-depth review
HP has already had several years of experience with the Pavilion Gaming series, and last year we were pleased that the mid-range gaming solutions of the US company were getting better and better. However, Pavilion Gaming 2017 had its disadvantages such as not so good display quality with low color coverage and presence of the eye-harmful PWM. We hope they have learned from their mistakes and that these issues have been eliminated with the new model. The good news is that this is not just a r[...]
Read the full reviewCPU Performance: Intel Core i7-8750H
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU Performance: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (3GB GDDR5)
Results are for the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Superposition benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 3.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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