Today, many professionals who were previously PC desktop users, are looking for alternatives workstation which is more mobile. The choice is of course a laptop with a CPU and GPU, whose performance is not too far from a desktop PC. However, the one that most often offers this is usually a gaming category notebook. Which of course, a package with a futuristic design. For those of you who object to a really gaming design, take a look at the HP Pavilion Power 15 that we are reviewing this time.
Design, Handling & Build Quality
When we first took it out of the package, the impression that came to us was simple and elegant. Peeked from the side, it gives a slim silhouette like an Ultrabook. In terms of thickness, which reaches 2.4 cm, it does not allow him to take part in the competition gaming ultrabook. At 37.8 cm long and 25.2 cm wide, it is still much more compact than most 15.6-inch notebooks with GTX series GPUs. The most interesting thing as well as the possibility of causing concern from the Pavilion Power 15 is the LID Cover concept that also functions as a “jack”. When open, the back will be higher to form a gap, which allows more fresh air to be inhaled.
Unfortunately, from the side handling something makes us less comfortable when interacting with this laptop. That is, the periphery chassis which is too sharp. It doesn’t hurt for sure, but every time I open the LID, or lift this laptop, it feels sharp chassisits. Then, in our opinion, the weight tends to be heavier than its competitors. But the benefit is that it makes the HP Pavilion Power 15 chassis feel solid. This is what makes us recommend this product for those of you who prioritize finishing and material quality.
Although plastic material still dominates, the finishing given by HP to the Pavilion Power 15 is really high quality. With the addition of dark colors and matte textures, what can be seen with the naked eye is that this laptop has a material that resembles a Razer Blade chassis. Talking about the Razer Blade, it seems that HP does have a direction in that direction. This can also be seen from the design of the HP Power 15 default power adapter that appears compact. Like the Razer Blade’s.
HP Pavilion Power 15 . Specifications
Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 (1354 / 7008 MHz)
Memory 8GB DDR4, 2400MHz. Support Dual-Channel up to 32GB
Display 15.6 inch 16:9, 1080p, CHINMEI 15ND3, AHVA
Mainboard Intel HM175
Storage 1TB HGST HTS721010A9E630
I/O Port
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: SD reader
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265, Bluetooth 4.2
Dimension height x width x depth (in mm): 24.1 x 378 x 252.2
Weight 2,358 kg, Power Supply: 431 g
Battery 70 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
DOS
Webcam HD
Additional features
Speakers: B&O stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, HP CoolSense, 3D DriveGuard, B&O Play Audio control
Screen
Using a 15.6-inch 1080p resolution panel made by Chinmei, with a series CMN15D3, Pavilion Power 15 is sure to offer AHVA standards that are equivalent to IPS. From any angle you look at the image on this type of matte screen, you won’t see a change in color, let alone a silhouette. Distribution brightnessit’s very good, although we still find a little bleeding in almost every corner of the screen.
Color accuracy is not the selling point of this panel, nor is it level brightness. It is very visible when displaying bright colors especially white. The one with good enough value is black levelwhich is a benefit for game activities. It’s a bit unfortunate because in fact it will be preferred by professionals who need color accuracy. One more thing, the frame is still thick, making the overall size of this notebook unable to compete with some professional notebooks that are currently starting to apply the concept bezel-less.
Workstation
The surface design of the workstation appears without any accents. At the very top there is a line formed from a row of holes below which are added mesh-hole green, which seems to be made to support image premium si Bang & Olufsen which he uses as hardware sound system. There is a possibility, this elongated hole is also used as an inlet of fresh air from the top. The power button is separated from the keyboard and is backlit with a matching green color. We didn’t find a lot of sticker frills here, only the signature pavilion on the bottom left which was also colored in green.
The HP Pavilion Power 15 review unit that came to us was equipped with a green backlit keyboard. HP itself, gives the option of 2 backlit colors, green and white. What we like is that each edge of the keys is made transparent, so that the backlit glow is maximized. Add a dominant black workstation area, making it look brightly lit. But unfortunately, you can not adjust the level of illumination. So only on and off.
We make sure that the HP Pavilion keyboard keys are made of plastic with a rubber-like texture. Making this keyboard very minimal clicking sound when operated. For those of you who like to work in a quiet environment, you will definitely like this typical HP Pavilion Power 15 keyboard. But for gamers, it seems to be the other way around. The feedback force is in the medium category, not hard, not soft either. As usual, the layout of the keyboard is nothing out of the ordinary. Especially if you have previously used an HP laptop.
Still loyal to HP’s characteristics with a rectangular design, where a design like this is very good for those of you who often do it dragging splitting the monitor screen. HP added chrome ornaments all around, which makes it look beautiful when reflecting light from the backlit keyboard. The left and right click buttons are made to blend with the touchpad surface. There is no annoying noise, the response is also very good. Regarding features, it seems that the touchpad with hardware made by eLAN Tech does not support it yet Windows Precision Driver. A feature from Microsoft in Windows 10, which enables advanced multitouch gesture operations.
Upgrade Options
For those of you who want to maximize the capabilities of this product, there are 2 SoDimm DDR4 slots that support 2 RAM chips up to 32GB pc 2400MHz. There is also an m.2 slot which also supports PCIe SSD. Because it doesn’t offer ODD, it automatically only offers two storage options. So, for those of you who haven’t had enough about storage, it’s still possible to replace a 1TB HDD to 2TB.
Performance and Cooling System
For a laptop with an elegant look, as well as dimensions that are quite thin, there is no performance cut by HP on the Power 15. Processor and GPU capabilities are similar to products labeled gaming in general. Its Intel core i7 7700HQ and Geforce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 work really well. The only thing that may not support the optimal performance of this Power 15 may be the use of a standard HDD. Since it offers an m.2 slot, we recommend that you use an SSD from the start.
Offer dual fans with copper heatpipes that have quite OK material quality, so you shouldn’t have to worry. The only thing that might worry you a little, maybe the exhaust design which is placed just below the LID LCD. But if you pay attention, the chassis design is tapered at the edges, making the exhaust area have two (2) exhaust sides, up and down. So, hot air blowing from inside the chassis still has qualified exit access. Plus, the mesh-hole above the keyboard is sure to help absorb more fresh air.
We prove this with our in-game trials. Power 15 can survive the onslaught of hot air for a long period of time without being indicated throtling. Detected via HWMonitor, the maximum temperature for the CPU is at 86 degrees, while the GPU GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 is at 73 degrees. In our opinion, the noise produced by the two fans is still normal. For the palm rest area, HP is smart enough to design the layout of the Power 15. The area that feels warm is on the right where our hands will rarely be there, especially when playing games.
Battery & Power Management
HP Pavilion Power 15 is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 70 Wh from lithium polymer material. The capacity is large enough to power this notebook to work outdoors. We have also tested using our subscription benchmark, namely BatteryEatPro, it can last 127 minutes. Which means, it is proven to have a duration of use 2x longer than some of its competitors who only use a battery capacity of 42 Wh.
Conclusion
A masculine-inclined design with an exotic green aura, supported by materials and build quality above the average of its competitors, makes this HP Pavilion Power 15 the choice of 2 categories of users, professionals and gamers. With a selling price of 12,999 million rupiah (as of October 2021) which in our opinion is still classified as affordableWe guarantee that the HP Pavilion Power 15 will satisfy those of you who are looking for a Razer Blade figure in a 15-inch chassis.
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