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HP
HP (Hewlett-Packard) is among the top 3 laptop makers by the world's marketshare, besides Dell and Lenovo. HP makes the popular Pavilion consumer laptop line, the basic laptops branded as simply HP, the higher-end Spectre and Envy laptops and convertibles, EliteBook and ProBook business laptops, and the Omen gaming notebooks.
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| Laptop Type |
Standard non-convertible laptop
This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet.
Affordable laptop
It is usually priced at below $500, making it an affordable laptop PC.
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| Performance |
Entry-level performance
This notebook provides a basic computing power. It can be used for the daily home and office tasks, but operation won't be as smooth as on the mid-range or high-performance laptops. On the positive side, entry-level laptops tend to be very power efficient. Read more about performance of the laptop in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
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| Screen Size |
15.6-inch
This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
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| Screen Resolution |
1920x1080 pixels Full HD
Full HD (FHD) is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. On the positive side, FHD tends to consume less power than 4K.
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| Touchscreen |
No touchscreen
This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
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| Other Display Specs |
IPS type
Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
Anti-glare coating
Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors.
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| Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3-N305
The Core i3-N305 is an entry-level laptop CPU. It's a stripped-down version of the lower-mid-range Core i3 U series. In most day-to-day computing scenarios the performance difference won't be very noticeable. The i3 in general doesn't perform as fast as the Core i5 and i7 (especially P and H series), but that's noticeable mostly in more demanding tasks like multimedia creation.
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| The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. |
| Graphics (GPU) |
Intel UHD graphics of entry-level Intel processors
The entry-level processors by Intel, such as the N series, Celeron, and Pentium, usually feature the UHD series graphics. It is a very basic graphics processing unit, suitable only for the lightest PC games. Depending on the processor model, performance of the included UHD graphics may vary slightly.
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| Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. |
| System Memory (RAM) Size |
8GB RAM
The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games.
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System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly.
Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
| Data Storage |
256GB SSD
256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.
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Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage.
Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
| Keyboard & Input |
Keyboard with dedicated number pad
There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard.
Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface
The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
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| Speakers & Audio |
Stereo speakers
As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Combo microphone and headphones audio jack
This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
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| Camera |
Front-facing web camera
Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
HD 720p resolution
This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
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| Wireless & Networking |
Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX wireless
The 802.11AX is currently the most used Wi-Fi wireless networking standard in laptops. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. In some of the latest 2024 laptops, 802.11AX is being replaced by 802.11BE.
Bluetooth
This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
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| USB Ports |
1 x USB-C
A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.
2 x USB Type A
There are two full-size USB ports on this device.
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| Video Output Ports |
1 x HDMI
HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
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| Media Card Reader |
None
The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
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| Other Features |
Fingerprint reader
This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing.
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| Battery |
41 Whr capacity |
The battery capacity of the typical mid-tier laptop ranges from 40 to 50 WHr.
The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
| Weight |
3.6 pounds |
| Height |
0.7" |
| Width |
14.2" |
| Depth |
9.5" |
| Casing Color |
Silver |
| Windows Version |
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Users can upgrade from Windows Home to Pro version at an additional cost anytime.
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| Warranty |
1-year
A typical laptop warranty.
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