HP Laptop 15 (Intel) (2022)

HP Laptop 15 (Intel) (2022)

The HP Laptop 15 is a popular mid-range laptop choice today. With its compact, sleek, and elegant chassis alongside dependable performance, it handles everyday multitasking smoothly. But compared to rivals in the same price bracket, what advantages does the HP Laptop 15 actually deliver? Join Hung Phat Laptop for a detailed hands-on review below.

Elegant HP Laptop 15 design

In recent years, HP office laptops have consistently earned praise for their attractive, refined styling, and the HP Laptop 15 is no exception. Though positioned in the mid-range segment, the HP Laptop 15 brings a sleek, modern aesthetic that easily rivals premium laptops.

The chassis is built from durable aluminum with an elegant silver finish. A polished HP logo sits right in the center of the lid, accenting its modern look. The hinge feels sturdy and smooth.

The HP Laptop 15 is also built for life on the move. Weighing just 1.6 kg, it slips easily into a backpack or tote for daily commutes to the office, classes, or coffee shops with friends.

HP Laptop 15 ports

The HP Laptop 15 keeps its port selection modest, yet it covers every day-to-day essential: one USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI 1.4b port, a power port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

For wireless connectivity, it includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. This lets your laptop connect reliably to Wi-Fi networks even in busy environments like meeting rooms and coffee shops.

A display built for a great viewing experience

The HP Laptop 15 features a 15-inch anti-glare Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display. It produces crisp, true-to-life images whether you are browsing websites or streaming movies. While HP rates the panel brightness at 250 nits, our real-world testing measured a peak of 238 nits. For a budget-friendly mid-range laptop, this level of brightness remains completely acceptable.

The contrast ratio on the HP Laptop 15 is also rated quite high, which Hung Phat Laptop considers a standout advantage on this machine. Alongside the solid display, it houses a pair of side-firing speakers that deliver loud, clear sound with no noticeable distortion at max volume. In the current mid-range field, the HP Laptop 15 packs some of the best built-in laptop speakers available.

Impressive HP Laptop 15 performance

From day one, HP promised that the HP Laptop 15 would provide dependable, stable productivity performance. Tailored for office workflows, the HP Laptop 15 glides through word processing, spreadsheets, emails, and web browsing without a hitch. With these specs, the HP Laptop 15 can also comfortably handle lightweight 2D creative applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

On the graphics side, while integrated Intel® Iris® Xᵉ Graphics is not designed for demanding modern AAA titles, it easily runs popular competitive games like DOTA 2 and League of Legends.

Keyboard and touchpad experience

Due to its slim, compact build, the HP Laptop 15 does not feature a dedicated numeric keypad. However, the compact layout provides generous key travel and well-spaced keys, leaving plenty of room for comfortable typing. Each keystroke feels responsive and precise, helping you avoid typos during long typing sessions.

The touchpad on the HP Laptop 15 is spacious, giving your fingers ample room to glide. This trackpad is quick to respond, handling both physical clicks and smooth Windows Precision Touchpad gestures. It is a capable touchpad with virtually nothing to fault.

Battery life

Despite its mid-range price tag, the battery life on the HP Laptop 15 holds up remarkably well. In practical testing while browsing the web at 50% screen brightness, this laptop ran for 7 hours and 21 minutes.

On top of that, it supports fast charging: you get 37% battery in 30 minutes, 87% in one hour, and a full 100% charge in just an hour and a half. That makes getting through a full workday on a single charge easy.
Browse more models in the HP laptops category. If you are comparing options, also see the HP Laptop 15 (Intel) (2021) and the HP Pavilion Laptop 15 (2021).

Verdict

Starting at just 16 million VND, the HP Laptop 15 is an outstanding option for students and office professionals. With its clean aesthetic, great portability, steady performance, and long-lasting battery, it stands tall against rivals in its class.