75
Bill Thomas
TechRadar
“The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 isn't going to blow anyone's mind, but it doesn't really need to.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Understated design
- Solid deal on entry‑level hardware
- Long battery life
- Affordable price point
- Good port selection
- Loud, clear speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen
Points of Contention
- Lacks dedicated left and right mouse buttons
- Dim screen
- Limited gaming performance
- Single‑DIMM RAM limits upgradeability
- Lots of bloatware pre‑installed
- Webcam is blurry and grainy
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics72
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“Unfortunately, the screen looks washed out due to its narrow color gamut, and it doesn't get bright enough for use outdoors or in bright rooms.”
70
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“HP’s Pavilion Gaming Laptop (15‑dk0045cl) is just a low‑end Omen without the Omen branding—and more importantly, without the Omen’s better‑looking screen.”
60
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 laptop is an affordable gaming machine with strong performance and loud speakers, but a bland display.”
