HP 15-BA009DX 15.6" Laptop (AMD A6-Series CPU, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, Black)

HP 15-BA009DX 15.6″ Laptop (AMD A6-Series CPU, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, Black)

HP 15-BA009DX 15.6" Laptop (AMD A6-Series CPU, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, Black)

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The HP 15-BA009DX is one of the numerous Windows 10-based budget-class 15.6-inch laptop PCs. The specs are typical for a cheap non-touchscreen notebook, with a few exceptions. Instead of the usual Intel Celeron processor, the 15-f305dx comes equipped with noticeably faster AMD A6-7310. It is a great solution of everyday home and office computing tasks of the average user. The A6-series chip also brings better graphics in form of the Radeon R4 IGP, but it is still an entry-level part with gaming support limited to less demanding and older titles.

Storage space capacity is 500GB. The device is a standard hard disk drive spinning at 5,400 rpm. However, on today’s market larger 1-Terabyte HDDs are quite common, even in cheap laptops. RAM memory size is average but satisfactory for most users: 4GB. Only those running extremely large number of programs and browser tabs simultaneously might find it insufficient. The HP 15-BA009DX also has a built-in DVD burner, a full-size keyboard with dedicated numeric pad, a multi-touch trackpad, and all the most important modern laptop features. The list includes stereo speakers, a web camera, Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN Internet connections, three USB ports (1 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0), HDMI video output, and a media card reader. Bluetooth is missing. The laptop features the common screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

All the features are packed in a 4.8-pound matte-black plastic chassis with decorative glossy stripes on the palmrest and a sleek profile of 0.9″.

According to HP, the battery can last “up to 5.5 hours” on a single battery charge.

Overall, the HP 15-BA009DX isn’t an impressive machine. It delivers a good value at an affordable price thanks to the decent processor and a good selection of usable features.

hp-15-ba009dx-15-6-laptop-amd-a6-series-cpu-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive-black-2 SKU 5606300

Specifications of the HP 15-BA009DX

Here are the specs of the HP 15-BA009DX with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand HP
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.
Screen Resolution 1366x768 pixels HD

This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU) AMD A6-7310 quad-core 2-2.4GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 24)
Graphics (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 integrated graphics (for the lightest games only)
System Memory (RAM) Size 4GB RAM

4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.
Data Storage 500GB HDD

This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive DVD writer
Keyboard & Input Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight.

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.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11N

802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth No

This laptop has no built-in Bluetooth module.
USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0

A total of three full-size Type A 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.
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 "Up to 5.5 hours" of battery life

3-Cell
Weight 4.8 pounds
Height 0.9"
Width 15.2"
Depth 10.2"
Windows Version Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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Published on November 10, 2016

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User Reviews and Q&A on the HP 15-BA009DX

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  1. Thomas –

    How fast is the Sata connection? The specs say Sata, but don’t say the version. I ask because I want to know the fastest SSD drive I can install. I already installed a PNY CS900 240GB, which is leaps better than the HDD that it came with, but it still seems a bit slow. So I’m curious if a faster drive would make any difference.

  2. D.Barney –

    Can you say please that how much Dell optiplex 960 series could be upgraded I mean how much ram, graphics and hdd it could support.

  3. D. BARNEY –

    CAN I FIND ONE OF THOSE (HP A6)
    ON 16GB RAM 8GB GRAPHICS 3GHZ 2TB HDD DOES IT EXIST? NOT UPGRADED ONES!

    • Danijel Z –

      The HP 15-BA009DX is a fixed configuration with the AMD A6 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 500GB HDD. I have seen the HP 15 series laptops with 16GB RAM, 2TB HDD, and processors with clock speeds around 3GHz, but no HP 15 with 8GB graphics.

  4. Julio –

    Can it play basic minecraft?

    • Danijel Z –

      Yes it can run Minecraft for sure. But at worst, you will maybe have to dial down graphics settings if you want really smooth gameplay.

  5. Qamar –

    Can it play gta 5 with 30 to 40 fps with high setting

    • Danijel Z –

      No, it can’t unfortunately. I don’t think it’s playable even on the lowest settings and resolution. The AMD A6-7310 with its Radeon R4 graphics is too weak for GTA 5.

  6. David Lin –

    I want to change the motherboard into something better, what should I get? my parents won’t let me buy a new one, but they allow upgrades

    • Danijel Z –

      For this particular laptop model, there are motherboard models (854960-xx1 and 854959-xx1) with better AMD A10-9600P processor and better (dedicated) graphics processor. I don’ know about pricing and possible compatibility issues (and Windows licencing issues), so it’s the best to ask about that in some laptop repair service. But, motherboard upgrades are generally expensive. They oftentimes cost more than the laptop itself (parts and labor).

      If you haven’t upgraded your existing hard drive to a solid state drive, that would speed up your regular laptop use a lot (but not gaming performance). IMO, SSD storage is a must for comfortable computing. Also, upgrading your RAM to 8GB can help if you use multiple programs or web browser tabs simultaneously.

  7. Danielle Francis –

    my hp 15 ba009dx carries an AMD A6-7310 processor. what would be the best processor to upgrade it to

    • Danijel Z –

      Unfortunately, you can’t upgrade the processor in the 15 ba009dx. It’s soldered onto the motherboard. That’s also the case with almost all laptops on the market. If you plan to buy a new laptop, then the Intel i5-8250U is probably the best processor considering price / performance / heat. On the AMD’s side it’s the Ryzen 5, in my opinion.

  8. Riches –

    What is the maximum Ram support for this laptop?

    • Danijel Z –

      I don’t own the laptop, but multiple sources online including HP indicate it supports 2 x 8 GB (total of 16GB) maximum. There are two RAM slots inside, which aren’t user accessible. You’ll have to dissemble the laptop to access them and that might void your warranty. I didn’t find any confirmation on whether the laptop supports 2 x 16 GB.

  9. Danielle –

    How is the sound on this computer? I can get a good deal on one, but my husband needs good sound quality to use for djing.

    • Danijel Z –

      Does he use an external USB DJ controller with built-in audio interface, an external audio card, and external speakers? DJ’s usually rely on external audio devices for djing. In that case, sound of the laptop itself isn’t all that important. Nevertheless, the laptop has a pair of ordinary laptop-class stereo speakers built-in, which means audio quality is poor in comparison to almost all external speakers. Some pricier notebooks do have a built-in additional subwoofer speaker for better bass and overall slightly better main speakers, but audio is weak even in that case, due to speakers’ small size. As for audio output via the notebook’s audio / headphones jack, it relies on Realtek’s HD audio interface, which is also an ordinary one among laptop PCs. DJs usually need special audio interfaces (with good and loud pre-amps) for headphones.

  10. Josh –

    Can it play 1080p videos?

    • Danijel Z –

      Yes it can, 1080p playback is not an issue on modern laptops. But, you’ll of course have to use an external Full HD or higher display via HDMI, since the built-in laptop screen supports up to 720p resolution. Edit: To be clear, 1080p video will of course run on the built-in screen, but the picture will be 720p.

  11. Nicholas Brown –

    Can I change out the Hard Drive on this Laptop I’m particularly interested in installing a 1 TB Hard Drive is it possible and what brand and model hard drive should I get.

    • Danijel Z –

      It’s possible, but for the HP 15 ba series the internal hard drive is an Authorized Service Provider part, not a Customer Self-Repair part. This means HDD in this laptop is meant to be replaced by the official technicians, not users. Otherwise, your warranty might be voided. The notebook has an internal bay for the standard 2.5-in SATA hard drives or solid state drives with 9.5-mm (.37-in) and 7.0-mm (.28-in) thicknesses. All brands which meet these specs should be compatible with this laptop. For a particular HDD model recomendation you should check laptop HDD reviews online.
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  12. gary –

    can I swap the mother board from a hp laptop with amd a12 and 1 tb hard drive into the hp 15-ba009dx

  13. gary –

    can I swap out a hp motherboard with amd a12 and 1 tb hardrive from a different laptop into the hp 15-ba009dx

  14. vic –

    can i upgrade the AMD to a i5 or i7?

    • Danijel Z –

      Unfortunately no. It’s very uncommon for laptops to have replaceable processors. Especially if they’re from different brands like AMD and Intel.

  15. chito –

    can i play GTA 5?

    • Sherman –

      I think it can it meets most of the minimum requirements, and if you look on YouTube there’s actually a video of someone playing GTA 5 on a similar laptop. You could always add some RAM.

  16. Dennis Goldstein –

    Can i upgrade memory from 4 to 8 on this computer

    • Danijel Z –

      Yes you can. This model has two RAM slots which are accessible when you remove the bottom panel. It uses DDR3L-1600 SDRAM. But, I would make sure with my seller the warranty is still valid after opening the laptop.

  17. Val nikko mantua –

    Can i upgrade to higher gpu video card? Can u give me some models?

    • Danijel Z –

      Hi, video card upgrades on this model (and 99% of other notebook models) is not possible. Only a few gaming laptops support GPU upgrades.

  18. frank –

    can a printer be hard wired to this computer( hp 15-ba009dx 15.6″)

  19. Jeremy Siegler –

    I have an HP 15-f305dx and wondering if it has a TPM chip in it that the windows 10 update requires

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