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Buying a gaming laptop is already challenging, let alone picking one in the mid-range segment, which is even more daunting. Because there's a harsh reality we must accept: with lower prices, performance tends to be compromised. However, the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 dk1159TX i7 10750H proves the complete opposite. That is, even with a tight budget, you can still own a top-notch machine.
A robust design exuding gaming essence
If nothing else draws you to the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 dk1159TX i7 10750H, then HP's use of green color for the machine undoubtedly makes it stand out.
Thanks to this green lid, even though the rest of the machine is black, it still manages to grab attention.
The lid of the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 features sharp angles and is black with the HP logo in the center.
On the rear side along the hinge, the brand places the word 'Pavilion' amidst ventilation holes, covered with plastic that feels somewhat fragile.
The lid elevates vertically along the hinge located beneath the center of the screen. Here, it reveals a 15.6-inch FHD display with a thick bottom bezel.
The speaker grilles below the screen create a visual illusion. Making the device look like a series of 3D boxes. The keyboard also features green backlighting and a black deck, similar to the lid of the machine.
Measuring 14.2 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches and weighing 5.3 pounds, the Pavilion Gaming 15 has specifications comparable to current budget gaming laptops.
The sides of the device are scattered with a reasonable amount of ports for connectivity. On the left side are HDMI output, USB 3.1 Type-A, Ethernet, USB Type-C, and a full-size SD card reader. On the right side, there are two additional Type-A ports and a headphone jack.
Powerful performance with impressive specs
The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 variant analyzed in the article runs on an Intel Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD boot drive, and a 1TB HDD, spinning at 7,200 RPM.
On Geekbench 4.3, the Pavilion achieves a score of 20,539. This figure surpasses the average score of mainstream gaming devices (20,194)
Indeed, the machine's score even exceeds that of the Alpha (AMD Ryzen 7 3750H), Dell G3 (Intel Core i5-9300H), and ROG Zephyrus (AMD Ryzen 7 3750H).
Overall, this is quite an impressive performance score for a mid-range machine like the Pavilion Gaming 15.
In fact, the machine can handle most of today's popular online games at high settings. This is sure to delight many gamers.
The display screen isn't particularly outstanding.
The performance is decent, but the 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 screen of the Pavilion Gaming 15 is rather dull and lackluster.
This is indeed a rather risky combination for a gaming laptop.
In a test viewing the trailer for the film Wonder Woman 1984, the reviewer felt disappointed as Wonder Woman's battle scenes in the desert looked dull and devoid of color.
There's hardly any navy blue in some darker scenes, even when brightness is cranked up to the maximum, the display capability remains quite limited.
Perhaps the reason lies in HP's screen only covering 65% of the sRGB color gamut. This figure is significantly lower than the average mainstream gaming (109%). It's also lower than the Zephyrus and Alpha 15, though still slightly better than the Dell G3.
This is a review of the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 dk1159TX i7 10750H laptop. It's evident that the machine boasts extremely good performance, but unfortunately, the screen is a major downside. However, if you're willing to overlook this drawback, the device is still highly worth considering!
