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When my HP Model 15-fd0127dx laptop arrived, you could immediately tell that it was the no-frills, workhorse of a computer that I expected. With no fancy model names and no extravagant packaging, this 15.6 diagonal touch-screened, lightweight 3.52 lbs, thin 0.73" thick laptop meets the needs of those who are looking for a moderately priced but powerful work / school computer. This laptop with its 13th Generation Intel Core i7-1355U high power efficiency 15W low voltage mobile processor with Intel IRIS Xe Graphics at 1300 MHz onboard, 12MB of L3 Cache, 16 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage was designed to hit the latest sweetspot between price and performance and I think this machine does this well. The 1920 x 1080 dpi 15.6" IPS LED touchscreen display at 300 NITs brightness provides a clear and pleasant user experience whether viewing spreadsheets, drawing in 3D CAD programs, surfing the Web or playing casual games. I am pleased that HP provided plenty of useful ports on this model. There is a 45W AC pin power port, (2) 3.0 SS USB A ports, (1) 3.0 SS USB C port and (1) 1.4b HDMI port. There is also a headphone and microphone combo port on the right. The keyboard has a large, clear font and has a much desired (by workers and students)10-key numerical input. There is no Ethernet port. This HP has WiFi 6. There is a sufficient 720p front facing video camera that can be placed in privacy mode with the privacy hood. Paired with the camera are the built-in HD Audio microphone and Stereo speakers, which make for good Zoom meetings or other connected encounters. The battery life is rated at up to 7 and 3/4 hours, but I haven't tested this out, since I usually leave my laptops plugged into an outlet. All-in-all this HP 15-fd0127dx model has everything I need for most work and casual play. I wouldn't use it for accurate color reproduction for movies or photos, and I wouldn't use it for heavy duty online gaming, but it will do just about anything else that you can throw at it and do it well.
Posted by NatureLover2
It's the perfect no-frills laptop. But hey, you can upgrade it if you need to. Display: The display on this laptop is Full HD and a great size at 15.6". The IPS panel only reaches 300 nits, but I find it perfectly adequate. It’s plenty bright for use in a well-lit room. The display is also a touchscreen that is both accurate and responsive. Battery: This is where I had to remove a star. The battery life is rated at 7 hours and 45 minutes according to the manual, but after testing, I still haven't been able to hit that estimate. I'm sure I could tweak some power settings, but in 2025, I find it completely unacceptable that a laptop in this price range can’t last more than seven hours during regular use with stock settings out of the box. Again, I could optimize the system to extend battery life, but it would be at the cost of performance. Overall Specs: This HP, paired with the i7-1355U and 16GB of RAM, is snappy and perfectly capable of handling everyday browsing, streaming, and any other task the average user could throw at it. I have to give HP massive credit when it comes to upgradeability. I’m more comfortable than most when it comes to computers, and I’ve been known to upgrade my RAM and solid-state drives when the time comes to beef up a system. I was pleased to see that neither of these components is soldered to the motherboard (see photos). I opened up my system so you don't have to, and I had the biggest grin when I saw that not only is this system running dual-channel RAM (two sticks of 8GB), but the M.2 solid-state drive is also easily accessible. This means that years down the road, when your system isn’t as fast as it was out of the box or you run out of storage, any computer technician or DIYer could upgrade this system in minutes. I love seeing manufacturers giving consumers these options… well done, HP. Ports: Unfortunately, I think most people in the market for this HP would want an SD card reader, and this laptop doesn’t have one. This isn’t a dealbreaker for me, but I know some people still want the convenience of sliding in an SD card without needing an additional dongle. Other than that, this laptop has all the ports you'd expect. I also don’t love that HP is still using a barrel-jack-style charger. Can we please just adopt USB-C as the standard? The USB-C port on this HP is for data transfer only, which is a missed opportunity. My Wish List: This laptop would have been exceptional with a few more creature comforts. There’s no backlight for the keyboard, the charger is proprietary, and the battery life is subpar. Had these features been addressed, this laptop would have been a slam dunk. That being said, if you're a student, casual user, or primarily run basic office applications, this laptop will do everything you need.
Posted by KenE
This is my first HP laptop with a touchscreen. The laptop weighs only about 3.5 lbs thanks to its all plastic chassis; the 45 Watt charger adds another half pound of weight when travelling. The laptop is around 3/4" thick with a very slight taper from back to front. I like this form factor because it's got a large screen but doesn't feel heavy or bulky. This build comes with a 13th Gen Intel i7-1355U processor that has a 1.7 GHz base clock with 5GHz max boost, 16GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM pre-installed across two 8GB sticks, and 512GB NVMe Gen 4 m.2 SSD. Note that 16GB is the advertised maximum RAM capacity for this model and it cannot be upgraded further, however, the SSD can be replaced with a larger capacity if desired by removing four small screws on the bottom and popping off the base panel. The power port and a USB-A 3.0 port are at its right-side back corner, and a second USB-A 3.0, as well as HDMI 1.4 out, USB-C 3.0, and combo mic/headphone port are on its left side. The IPS display is glossy without the matte haze of a glare filter but still rejects reflections well. The max resolution is 1920x1080p FHD with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It is decently bright at 300 nits but only has 8-bit color covering 45% of the NTSC color gamut (65% sRGB) which may not be detailed or accurate enough for some creators and digital artists. As I'm more accustomed to 100% sRGB displays, the colors look slightly dull and under saturated to my eye. Clarity is very good though with crisp, easy-to-read onscreen text. The display is powered by Intel's Iris Xe which is an entry-level integrated graphics suitable for casual gaming. Connectivity-wise it supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, however, there is no Ethernet port. At the top of the screen is a 720p integrated webcam with dual-array microphone. The image quality of the camera is serviceable for virtual meetings and live streaming but tends to be slightly grainy with a soft focus even in the best lighting conditions. It has a status LED so you know when it's on and a sliding privacy cover. However, it isn't compatible with Windows Hello facial recognition for login. The touch features work fine and respond to swipes and multi-finger gestures like pinch-to-zoom. I was also impressed with how oleophobic the glass is, keeping it relatively fingerprint and smudge free. The panel does not, however, fold 360 degrees flat for use as a "tablet" and stops around 120 degrees open. The screen's hinge gives slightly when the screen is touched or tapped which makes using it somewhat awkward. Since the large 5"x3" mouse trackpad is closer to the keyboard, I tend to use it more often out of habit and convenience. The keyboard is full-size and includes a number pad on the right-hand side. The up/down directional arrow keys are only half-keys, however, which takes a bit of getting used to and may impact one's gaming experience. While the exterior of the laptop feels pretty solid, there is a bit of flex to the keyboard deck and a sense of hollowness when typing. The keys are also fairly clicky with a high actuation force and rough plastic-y feel which is different from the soft-touch mushiness that I'm used to in laptops. The keyboard's top row consists of action keys by default, like emoji menu, brightness, volume, and playback controls, while F-functions are secondary. There's a dedicated key for launching HP's system control and configuration apps, Omen Gaming Hub and/or myHP, as well as Window's AI assistant, co-pilot. The power, caps lock, and speaker/mic mute keys all have status LEDs built-in so you know when they are toggled on. One of the things that I found really impressive was the sound quality of the downward-facing stereo speakers. They are loud with a bright, rich sound that resonates throughout the entire keyboard deck with only the slightest hint of tinny boxiness and distortion at max volume. The fans are also surprisingly quiet and don't compete with the speakers making this laptop a good fit for consuming music and streaming video content. The battery charges quickly, in only a couple hours, and its status LED will turn from orange to white when fully charged. While it’s rated to last up to nearly 8 hours on battery, I found that on max brightness I’m usually able to only get around 2-3 hours of mixed use from it (gaming, web browsing, word processing, and listening to music at medium volume). To extend the battery life to its max, you'll need to enable Eco settings and reduce screen brightness, etc. Overall, this laptop is a decent mid-level, general use laptop that is lightweight, quiet, and fast while offering a large screen. While color accuracy isn’t top tier and only the SSD can be upgraded, its specs are good enough to handle games like Warframe and Path of Exile at medium graphics, and it performs well for everyday tasks like web browsing and consuming media.
Posted by ReviewedByPhil