HP purple Gaming laptop

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 is a high-end gaming machine designed to be a performer. It boasts of a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, an Nvidia GeForce GPU, an SSD, a 144Hz refresh rate display and great audio quality. Its also sleek, and looks quite different from other gaming laptops in the market.

I spent the entire week with the gaming laptop, and heres my verdict.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 specifications: 15.6 FHD 144Hz IPS anti-glare WLED-backlit [1920 x 1080p] non-touch display | 9th Generation Intel Core i7 processor | Windows 10 Home 64 | 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA|512 GB PCIe SSD|12 GB DDR4 SDRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics| Bang & Olufsen speakers | 2.25kg

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 price in India: Rs 124,990

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Design

The Gaming Pavilion 15s subtle design is a departure from the traditional gaming aesthetic. I liked the way HP has brought back clean design and simplicity to a machine thats meant to impress pro-gamers. The design is so simplistic for a gaming laptop that I dont mind using this machine at the cafe or the office.

While the Gaming Pavilion 15 looks different its a gaming laptop at the end of the day, considering its purple backlit keyboard and polygon-shaped speakers. The laptop also feels lighter than most gaming laptops that Ive used with the same screen size and weight. Weighing 2.25kg and measuring 25.6mm thick, its thin enough that you can slide it in a backpack.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Ports

Theres a healy array of ports on the Pavilion 15. On the left side, youll find an HDMI port, a USB 3.1 Type-A port, an Ethernet port, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, and an SD card slot. On the right side, youll find two more USB 3.1 Type-A ports, along with an audio jack and the connector for the coat-pocket AC adapter. The laptop, however, lacks a Thunderbolt 3 port.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Display

Open up the lid, and you will notice a 15.6-inch screen surrounded by thin bezels. The 1080p display with 144Hz refresh rate and an anti-glare screen seems impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed playing Paladins and watched The Irishman on the Pavilion 15.

Most gamers would be happy with the Pavilion 15 after all, you get rates up to 140FPS without stuttering or skipped frames. There are many eSports games that support such high frame rates, and being a professional gamer, the 140Hz screen is something of a necessity.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Speakers

Most of the gaming laptops Ive reviewed in recent months had terrible onboard speakers. But the Pavilion 15s Bang & Olufson speakers impressed me the most and it was a surprise. I listened to a couple of tracks on the Pavilion 15 and it sounded great. The sound filled the room; the bass was okay but not booming. Most casual music listeners and gamers will be impressed by the quality of speakers on the Pavilion 15.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Keyboard and trackpad

The Pavilion 15s keyboard island-style keyboard is comfortable for typing. There was ease of typing, though it doesnt offer the same level of experience what you get on the mechanical keyboard. Nevertheless, the Pavilion 15s keyboard felt responsive and precise.

The touchpad is a bit cramped, I would say. While the tracking is precise and it handles multi-finger gestures well, I expected to see a slightly larger touchpad though.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Performance

Our review unit had an 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, plus Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics. Its performance is in line with other gaming laptops with similar parts. So, powerful enough to run games like Fortnite in medium to high settings. At the same time, the laptop can be used for editing videos and run business productivity applications. Fair to say, the Pavilion 15 is a snappy machine that worked well for me in the past week. Its the kind of machine that can handle heavy workload as well as meet the demands of a gamer.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Battery

While I appreciate the performance and looks, battery life leaves a lot to be desired. The machine lasted less than four hours on a single charge, which consists of continuous web surfing and the Spotify app running in the background. Thats not an encouraging sign, especially when not being used for gaming.

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 review: Conclusion

At Rs 124,990, HP Gaming Pavilion 15 feels like an affordable machine in a sea of gaming laptops that are designed for competitive gaming tournaments. This is a solid machine that can run virtual reality experiences, AAA-titles and editing software. But like I said, Pavilion 15 isnt perfect. It too suffers from a disappointing battery life, like most other gaming laptops. So in case you are planning to buy the HP Gaming Pavilion 15, make sure to keep the power brick handy in your backpack every time you step out of the home.

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