HP Pavilion 15t (W0P57AV_1, Late 2016) Traditional 15.6″ Laptop with Optional Touch, 7th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7
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The HP Pavilion 15t is one of the best selling Windows OS-based notebook series of all times. HP now has in its lineup a new (late 2016) version of it – the 15t W0P57AV_1. The same laptop can be found under other HP Pavilion 15- model names. The W0P57AV_1 is used for the configurable model sold directly by Hewlett-Packard. As the main update over the previous version, the Pavilion 15t W0P57AV_1 includes the latest 7th Generation Intel Core processors. The rest of this relatively affordable ($389+) mainstream-class system doesn’t differ much, since it includes the usual Pavilion components like HD and Full HD displays, optional touchscreen and keyboard backlight, up to 16GB of RAM, hard drive and solid state drive storage options, an optional dedicated video card, built-in DVD optical drive, and plastic casing in various colors.
The offered processor choices are the 7th Gen Intel Core i3-7100U, i5-7200U, and i7-7500U. All of these can serve perfectly for the daily computing chores, with the i5 and i7 being additionally a decent choice for intensive applications like those for multimedia creation. Capacity of included system memory is 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB. Storage choices include a 1TB hard drive, 2GB hard drive, and a combination of a 1TB HDD and a fast 256GB solid state drive. The CPUs include the Intel HD 620 integrated graphics, which is a basic graphics solution. It’s capable of running some older games and newer ones which don’t demand powerful hardware. For those who want more graphics oomph, the i5t W0P57AV_1 is available with the Nvidia GeForce 940MX discrete video card with 2GB of video memory. Generally, it can play modern demanding games but with lowered graphics quality settings and screen resolution.
Speaking of resolution, the laptop is sold either with a HD 720p 1366×768 or sharper Full HD 1080p 1920×1080-pixel screen. The Full HD display additionally incorporates IPS technology for wide viewing angles, while touchscreen is optionally offered on both HD and FHD models.
The keyboard sports isle-style keys and, a dedicated numeric pad, and aforementioned optional backlight. The keyboard is accompanied by a roomy trackpad with integrated buttons for left and right clicks.
The HP 15t has stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11AC wireless and Ethernet LAN network connections, two USB 3.0 ports and a USB 2.0 port, HDMI video output, a multi-format media card reader, combo audio jack, and Bluetooth.
According to HP, the 15t with its 41 WHr battery is able to provide “up to 7 hours” of battery life.
Buyers can choose between six accent and display lid colors. The casing has a gradient pattern stripe on the palmrests, giving it a bit of playful and sporty look. Available accent colors are natural silver, onyx black, modern gold, cardinal red, dragonfly blue, and blizzard white. The white one also includes a white keyboard keys and the rest of the keyboard deck, instead of usual black.
The HP Pavilion 15t W0P57AV_1 has a starting weight of 4.4 pounds and a 0.9″ thick profile.
Specifications of the HP Pavilion 15t (W0P57AV_1)
Here are the specs of the HP Pavilion 15t (W0P57AV_1) with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | HP |
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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. 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. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input (optional) The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability. |
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) | Intel Core i3-7100U 7th Gen (low-mid-range processor for home and office use, older model) Intel Core i5-7200U 7th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing) Intel Core i7-7500U 7th Gen (older mid-range processor for home and office use) |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 620 integrated graphics of 7th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming) Nvidia GeForce GT 940MX 2GB dedicated video card (for light gaming, but with improved smoothness) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 6GB RAM 6GB RAM is enough for moderate multitasking. However, at least 8GB is recommended for flawless multitasking in everyday computing in 2023. 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
Data Storage | 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. 2000GB (2TB) HDD 2TB is a huge storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | DVD writer |
Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. 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. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
Bluetooth | Yes (Optional) This laptop optionally comes with a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. |
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 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 7 hours" of battery life 4-cell 41WHr Li-Ion |
Weight | 4.5 pounds |
Height | 0.9" |
Width | 15.1" |
Depth | 9.6" |
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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Lee –
I owned i3 model, what is the max ram that this Laptop can afford with ?
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