HP Pavilion 15 (2020)
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product family | HP Pavilion |
| Release date | January 2020 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM (Dual-Channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Memory slots | 2 user accessible |
| Storage | 1 TB PCIe SSD |
| Storage slots | 1 user accessible |
| Removable storage | MicroSD card reader |
| Display | Screen size: 15.60 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Glossy Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Brightness: 294.3 cd/m² (max), 251.4 cd/m² (avg), 17.27 cd/m² (min) Contrast ratio: 1132:1 sRGB: 64 % ΔE Color: 4.08 (calibrated: 3.7) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2048 MB VRAM |
| Sound | Stereo Bang & Olufsen speakers |
| Camera | 720p webcam |
| Touchpad | Precision clickpad (11.5 x 7.4 cm) |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth 5.1 3 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 1 x USB-C Power Delivery 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort via USB-C 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack |
| Power brick | 65 W AC adapter |
| Battery | 41 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Chassis | Color: Materials: Metal and plastic |
| Number pad | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | No |
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The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is a budget-friendly laptop that offers a balance of performance and features suitable for everyday use. It is equipped with an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU, making it capable of handling light gaming and multimedia tasks. The laptop also features a comfortable keyboard, good audio quality, and a modern design with narrower bezels.
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is powered by the Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. This CPU features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock speed of 2.8 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. It includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache and supports Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics.
The single-thread performance of the i7-1165G7 is slightly above average, while its multi-thread performance is slightly below average. Overall, the performance is somewhat lacking compared to competitors, with CineBench scores comparable to older and cheaper models.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R20:
- Multi Core: 2421 Points
- Single Core: 588 Points
- Cinebench R23:
- Multi Core: 6252 Points
- Single Core: 1534 Points
- Blender (BMW27 CPU): 603 Seconds
- 7-Zip 18.03: 5416 MIPS
- Geekbench 5.5:
- Single-Core: 1580 Points
- Multi-Core: 5833 Points
Graphics
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) comes with an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU with 2048 MB of VRAM. This GPU provides significantly better performance than integrated graphics, especially in gaming scenarios. It allows for smooth gameplay in various titles at 1080p settings.[1]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Fire Strike: 4753 Points
- 3DMark Time Spy: 2103 Points
- DOTA 2 Reborn (1080p, max settings): 139 fps
- Witcher 3 (Ultra settings): 22.8 fps
- 3DMark 11: 8204 Points
Memory
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is equipped with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM in a dual-channel configuration, using 2x SODIMM slots. This configuration provides good performance for multitasking and general use, allowing for smooth operation of applications and multitasking.[1]
Storage
The laptop comes with a 1 TB PCIe SSD, specifically the Samsung PM991 MZVLQ1T0HALB. This SSD offers fast read and write speeds, suitable for most users, but there are no secondary internal storage options available.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Sequential Read: 2030 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 1003 MB/s
- 4K Read: 46.74 MB/s
- 4K Write: 164.2 MB/s
Co-processors
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) does not include any dedicated co-processors for accelerating AI applications or other specialized tasks.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The laptop features a chiclet keyboard with good feedback and travel. The typing experience is comfortable, with firm feedback and good travel. The layout has changed slightly from the previous model, with the power button now integrated into the keyboard. However, the NumPad keys are narrower and may feel cramped for larger fingers.[1]
Touchpad
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) includes a precision clickpad measuring 11.5 x 7.4 cm. The touchpad offers smooth traction when gliding at medium-to-fast speeds, but the shallow and spongy clicking experience can be uncomfortable without an external mouse.[1]
Webcam
The laptop is equipped with a 720p webcam. The camera quality is average and lacks privacy features such as a kill switch or shutter. It also does not support Windows Hello.[1]
Microphone
The integrated microphone provides average quality, suitable for video calls but lacks advanced features.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) features a 15.60 inch 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display (Chi Mei CMN1523). The display offers a good contrast ratio at over 1000:1, but the dim backlight and limited color accuracy (64% sRGB coverage) prevent it from being outstanding. The glossy overlay can cause glare in bright environments.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Maximum Brightness: 294.3 cd/m²
- Average Brightness: 251.4 cd/m²
- Minimum Brightness: 17.27 cd/m²
- Contrast: 1132:1
- ΔE Color: 4.08 (calibrated: 3.7)
Audio
The laptop comes with stereo Bang & Olufsen speakers. The sound quality is above average with balanced mids and highs, but the bass response is limited. The speakers avoid the tinny quality of many budget laptops.[1]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is equipped with an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 module, providing stable connection and good performance. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.[1]
Bluetooth
The laptop includes Bluetooth 5.1 support.[1]
SD Card Reader
The laptop features a MicroSD card reader with fast transfer rates, making it suitable for quick file transfers.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Average JPG Copy Test: 67.8 MB/s
- Maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test: 87.8 MB/s
USB
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) includes the following USB ports[1]:
- 3 x USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2
- 1 x USB-C Power Delivery
Display Outputs
The laptop includes the following display outputs[1]:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x DisplayPort via USB-C
Case
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The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) features a metal and plastic chassis. The design is basic with weak rigidity around the lid and corners, making it susceptible to twisting. The updated design features narrower bezels but does not significantly improve overall robustness.[1]
Maintenance
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The bottom panel of the HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is difficult to open due to screws hidden under rubber feet, making it challenging for end-users to service or upgrade. The upgrade options for RAM and storage are limited, as the bottom panel is difficult to remove without damaging the chassis.[1]
Cooling System
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The laptop is equipped with a dual fan cooling system.
Heat
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) can reach hot spots of up to 54 °C on the bottom surface, with the keyboard deck reaching up to 44 °C during heavy use.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Maximum: 53.4 °C
Noise
The laptop is quiet under low loads, with noise levels increasing to between 39 dB(A) and 42 dB(A) during gaming. The fans do not pulse often and power down quickly after demanding tasks.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Load Average: 39.2 dB(A)
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) ships with a 65 W AC adapter. The power consumption is higher than average for a laptop in this category, especially when using the discrete GPU.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: 4.9 W
- Load: 64.3 W
Battery Life
The laptop is equipped with a 41 Wh Lithium-Polymer battery. The battery life is average, with around 6.5 hours under real-world use. Charging from empty to full takes about 1.5 hours.[1]
Benchmarks:
- Idle (without WLAN, min brightness): 15h 01min
- WiFi Websurfing: 6h 36min
- Load (maximum brightness): 1h 14min
Biometrics
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The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.[1]
Software
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The laptop ships with Windows 10 Home 64 Bit. It includes preinstalled software such as HP Smart, Support Assistant, Audio Switch, and PC Hardware Diagnostics. The laptop comes with a 12-month warranty.[1]
Accessories & Warranty
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The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) comes with a 65 W AC adapter and paperwork. It includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty.[1]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The HP Pavilion 15 (2020) is considered a decent budget laptop with good graphics capabilities for its price. It offers a comfortable keyboard, good audio quality, and a modern design. However, it struggles with display brightness and serviceability. The overall performance is somewhat limited, especially in multi-threaded tasks.[1]
Problems Summary[1]
- Limited multi-thread performance.
- Dim display with limited color accuracy.
- Weak chassis rigidity.
- Difficult to open for maintenance.
- Limited upgrade options.
- Average webcam quality.
- No biometrics support.
- Higher than average power consumption.
- Average battery life.