HP Pavilion 15 (2021)

2021Unverified

A mainstream all-rounder for browsing, school, and streaming

Launch price $679.99Today $449.99

Check price at Amazon · ~$449.99 HP

Then vs. now

6651

The frontier has moved: down 15 points since 2021.

At launch (2021)Today

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Dimension	At launch	Today
Performance	63	36
Battery	64	46
Display	60	44
Build	61	53
Portability	68	59
Value	80	65

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Why the HP Pavilion 15 (2021) stands out

Where it beats the average laptop in its class.

Weight

3.75 lbs

40.0× less than the 150 average

Specifications

Performance

CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD

Display

Size: 15.6 in
Resolution: 1920x1080
Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Battery

Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Capacity: 41Wh

Build & Ports

Weight: 3.75 lbs
Chassis: Plastic with metal accents
Ports: 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD

Compare with

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Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56)

The dependable budget workhorse for everyday computing

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511)

Dell's entry-level 15-inch for basic home and office tasks

HP Envy 13 (2020)

Premium-feeling midrange ultraportable with strong battery life