Brand | HP |
Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop
This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet.
Gaming laptop
The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games. |
Performance | High performance
The laptop offers high performance needed for heavier tasks like multimedia creation or design. On the negative side, high-performance laptops tend to consume more battery power than the standard ones. Read more about performance of this notebook in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
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. |
Touchscreen | No
This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD
Full HD 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. |
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.
High refresh rate of 144 Hz
The 144Hz screen refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It’s important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 144Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays. |
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Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-12450H 12th Gen
The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H is a powerful processor. It's typically used in gaming and other high-performance laptops. But, it isn’t as power-efficient as the mainstream laptop processors and it’s slower than its Core i7 H-series counterparts. |
The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. |
Graphics (GPU) | |
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 2022. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. |
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.
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Data Storage | 512GB SSD
512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. |
Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage.
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Keyboard & Input | Keyboard with dedicated number pad
There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard.
Keyboard backlight
Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier.
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. |
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. |
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. |
Wireless & Networking | Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX wireless
The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. 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.
Ethernet LAN port
The laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
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. |
USB Ports | 1 x USB-C
A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.
2 x USB Type A
A pair of full-size USB ports. |
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.
Video out via USB-C
The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C. |
Media Card Reader | SD card reader
The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
Battery | 52.5 WHr capacity |
This battery capacity is decent. However, gaming laptops tend to consume a lot of battery power, especially during gaming.
The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
Weight | 5.1 pounds |
Height | 0.9" |
Width | 14.1" |
Depth | 10" |
Casing Color | Gray |
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 |