HP 15t 2DX36AV_1 ‘Best Value’ Touch 15.6″ Laptop (Intel i7, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD)
The HP 15t 2DX36AV_1 ‘Best Value’ Touch is a very reasonably priced touchscreen laptop with a fast Intel Core i7-7500U processor. The 550-dollar 2DX36AV_1 configuration is sold directly by HP. It’s a part of the budget-oriented HP 15t customizable notebook series. This model doesn’t sport fancy looks, a very high display quality, nor other premium features like solid state drive storage or keyboard backlight. Instead it has a plastic chassis with six color options via HP.com, usual lower-end 1366-by-768 TN display, and slower hard drive storage with 1TB capacity. But on the other side, the snappy i7-7500U dual-core CPU paired with large 8GB RAM and the laptop’s touch-enabled screen provide excellent value for the given price in terms of performance and functionality. That’s probably why HP gave it ‘Best Value’ moniker. Please keep in mind that HDD and RAM can be upgraded before purchase. That would of course increase the price.
The HP 15t 2DX36AV_1 doesn’t include a built-in DVD read / write drive.
The laptop has a full-size non-backlit keyboard with numeric pad, a trackpad with dedicated left and right click buttons instead of integrated in the surface, stereo speakers, and a web camera. Furthermore, there are 802.11N Wi-Fi wireless and an Ethernet LAN network port, webcam, two USB 3.1 ports plus a single slower USB 2.0, HDMI video jack, a media card reader, and a mic/headphones audio jack. The 2DX36AV_1 doesn’t feature Bluetooth, but it is available as an upgrade.
The 2DX36AV_1 has a relatively low capacity battery of 31 WHr. That should be enough for up to around 4 hours of battery life with moderate use and lowered screen brightness. As an option, a larger 41 WHr battery is available.
Specifications of the HP 15t 2DX36AV_1
Here are the specs of the HP 15t 2DX36AV_1 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | HP |
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Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. |
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 | 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 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) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. |
Data Storage | 1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
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 separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface. Touchscreen |
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. |
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 3.1 + 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 | 3-cell 31WHr |
Weight | 4.2 pounds |
Height | 1" |
Width | 15.1" |
Depth | 10" |
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. |
User Reviews and Q&A on the HP 15t 2DX36AV_1
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jbpcdm@gmail.com –
Is this a 2 in 1 computer
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Joe –
Can I add an optical drive such as DVD burner? If so, where can I get one for this model? Thanks so much.
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Danijel Z –
No, unfortunately. The 2DX36AV_1 doesn’t have an optical drive bay built-in, so you can’t add a DVD drive.
Joe –
Thanks for the reply.
istvan –
Can it run Counter Strike Global?
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Danijel Z –
Yes it can. It has single-channel memory, so it wont run as smooth as shown in this review: http://laptoping.com/gpus/product/intel-hd-620-review-graphics-of-7th-gen-core-u-series-kaby-lake-cpus/ (That’s the same graphics processor as in this laptop)
If you plan to upgrade RAM by adding a second module to get dual-channel memory, you can easily get around 50 fps on 720p resolution and medium-to-high settings. With single-channel RAM under the same settings you should get around 35 fps.