HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Laptop w/ AMD (15z-ec100, 2020)
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Product Overview
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 (15z-ec100) is an affordable gaming laptop powered by AMD Ryzen H-series processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16-series graphics.
Sharing the same chassis as Intel-powered 15t-dk100, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H that can be configured here benchmarks significantly higher than Intel Core i9-10885H that is found in many flagship gaming laptops, let alone the i7-10750 found in the Intel version of the Pavilion Gaming 15. Indeed, it is also significantly more powerful than the Ryzen 7 4700U found in the OMEN 15 15z-en000.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- 144Hz refresh rate for esports gamers
- Good battery life
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Gorgeous 144Hz display
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB-C + 2x USB + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x RJ45 (1Gbps) + 1x Audio combo + 1x microSD
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5
Construction
Battery | Capacity
3-cell, 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer
Camera | Front
HP Wide Vision HD Camera
Colors
Black with Acid Green or Ghost White lighting
Form Factor
Clamshell laptop computer
Microphone
Integrated dual array digital microphone
Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Dual speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
10.08 inch
Size | Height
0.92 inch
Size | Width
14.17 inch
Weight
4.92 lbs
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
220 nits
Display Diagonal
15.6 inch
Display Type
IPS, anti-glare
Gamut
45% NTSC
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Function
Fast Charging
50% in 45 min
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (4GB) or 1660 Ti Max-Q (6 GB)
Keyboard Backlight
Acid Green or Ghost White
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H
Performance
Memory | Capacity
8 or 16 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply
200 W Smart AC power adapter
Storage
Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Production
Debut
2020
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 69%The HP Pavilion 15z-ec200 is a fine choice for managing a photo collection. Serious image editors will probably want a higher-quality 4K display. If you're in the market for a reasonably priced gaming laptop that can deliver a lively experience, the Acer Nitro 5 and the MSI Bravo 5 are more compelling choices.
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Pros
- Gorgeous 144Hz display
- Good battery life
- Good gaming performance
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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- ^ HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15z-ec200 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hp-pavilion-gaming-laptop-15z-ec200. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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