HP 15z-ef100 Budget 15.6″ Laptop
Specifications of the HP 15z-ef100
Here are the specs of the HP 15z-ef100 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Affordable laptop It is usually priced at below $500, making it an affordable laptop PC. |
| Performance | Mid-range performance The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly do these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More info about performance of the laptop can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
| 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 | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. 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. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
| About Laptop Display | Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon Gold 3150U (enables smooth everyday computing) AMD Ryzen 3 3250U (enables smooth everyday computing) AMD Ryzen 5 4500U (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) AMD Ryzen 7 4700U (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) |
| About Processors | The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. Click on the CPU name to learn more about it. |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon integrated graphics of Athlon Gold (for the lightest games only) AMD Radeon Graphics of Ryzen 5 4000U - 4500U / 4600U (for light gaming) AMD Radeon Graphics of Ryzen 7 4000U - 4700U / 4800U (for light gaming) AMD Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics of Ryzen 3 (for the lightest games only) |
| About Graphics Processors | Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. Click on the GPU name to lean more about it. |
| 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. 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. |
| About RAM | System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
| Data Storage | 128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 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. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files. |
| About Data Storage | Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage. Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| 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. Touchscreen (optional) |
| 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. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AX The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. 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 | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. 2 x USB 3.2 A pair of full-size 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 | 41 Whr capacity |
| About Battery | The battery capacity is typical for a 15.6" laptop with mid-range components. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
| Weight | 3.8 pounds |
| Height | 0.7" |
| Width | 14.1" |
| Depth | 9.5" |
| Casing Material | Plastics |
| Casing Color | Black Silver Gold Pink |
| Windows Version | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows 11 Home. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
| Year of Release | 2020 Laptops released in 2020. |
| Country / Region | Worldwide The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region. |
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Ken Laughery –
Does the 15z-ef100 come with an AC cord?
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Dan –
Hi, the laptop comes with an AC power adapter, with power cord included.