HP 15t (V1Z72AV_1 / ver. 2016) Budget Laptop with Optional Touch, Intel CPUs, Up to 2TB HDD

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The HP 15t (V1Z72AV_1 / 2016 version) is the most basic full-size laptop by Hewlett-Packard. The configurable 15.6-inch notebook model comes with optional touchscreen, entry-level to mid-range Intel processors, and up to 12GB of system memory. As a stand-out feature, the HP 15t V1Z72AV_1 optionally has a plenty of storage: up to 2-Terabyte hard disk drive, which is two times and four times larger than usual 1TB and 500GB HDDs, respectively.

hp-laptop-15t-touch-optional-v1z72av_1-2016-redThis classic notebook has the standard 1366-by-768 screen resolution or optionally Full HD 1920×1080 and lacks IPS for wide viewing angles. The laptop does have a built-in DVD burner. It also includes a full-size keyboard with numeric pad but no backlight, trackpad with physically separated click buttons, stereo speakers, 802.11 N or AC Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet LAN network connections, webcam, two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 ports, HDMI video jack, a media card reader, mic/headphone combo jack, and optional Bluetooth.

hp-laptop-15t-touch-optional-v1z72av_1-2016-whiteRegarding computing performance, it varies depending on the processor choice. Available are the basic Intel Pentium N3700, a bit faster Intel Core i3-5005U, and mid-range i5-6200U. All of these CPUs can handle well all your day-to-day home and office tasks. If you do more intensive stuff like media creation, recommended is the Intel Core i5 chip. The HP 15t V1Z72AV_1 isn’t offered with a dedicated video card option, so gaming relies only on Intel’s basic integrated graphics. It’s good only for casual and light games. For the best gaming performance among the offered CPU options, you can choose the i5-6200U with the Intel HD 520 IGP.

hp-laptop-15t-touch-optional-v1z72av_1-2016-blueAs for battery life, Hewlett-Packard optimistically claims it can last up to 6 hours on a charge. The machine is available with a 3-cell 31WHr or higher-capacity 4-cell 41WHr battery. You should note that battery life depends on CPU choice as one of the factors, with slower chips consuming less power than the faster ones.

The computer weighs in at 4.7 pounds and is 1″ thick, meaning it is relatively portable 15.6-incher.

HP’s 15t is available in five colors: silver, white, blue, teal, and red.

The laptop ships with the latest Windows 10 version pre-installed.

If you wan’t a better equipped but still not too pricey laptop, you can check out the HP Pavilion 15t with optional Intel Core i7 CPU, dedicated graphics, solid state drive storage, and keyboard backlight. Also, the HP 15z as AMD-powered variant is available.

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Specifications of the HP 15t (V1Z72AV_1 / ver. 2016)

Here are the specs of the HP 15t (V1Z72AV_1 / ver. 2016) 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.

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 i3-5005U 5th Gen dual-core 2GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 31)

Intel Core i5-6200U 6th Gen dual-core 2.3-2.8GHz 3MB cache (older-gen mid-range CPU)

Intel Pentium N3700 (can do usual tasks, but can be slow)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD 520 integrated graphics (for the lightest gaming)

Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming)

Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming)
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.

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.
Data Storage 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 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.
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 802.11AC

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.

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 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 6 hours" of battery life

3-cell 31WHr

4-cell 41WHr
Weight 4.7 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.

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User Reviews and Q&A on the HP 15t (V1Z72AV_1 / ver. 2016)

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  1. onkar

    Which is better out of 3825u and i3 4005u? Is the difference significant?
    Which is better out of 3825u and n3540? Is the difference significant?

    3825u doesnt have intel hd clear video technology, and n3540 doesnt have intel clear video tech. does it mean that they will give inferior video quality compared to 4005u or the processors which have this tech like celeron 3050u?

    Can all these processors play 1080p videos smoothly?

    Which processor will be sufficient if i have to watch hd movies on gom player etc ( can open more than one gom players) and surf or watch videos on internet simultaneously?

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