HP Pavilion 15.6" TPN-W155_ Review
This HP Pavilion offers a huge 32GB of RAM and 1TB storage at a tempting price, but it's held back by a slow CPU and weak graphics that make it a one-trick pony.
Overview
The HP Pavilion 15.6" with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is a laptop built on a contradiction. Its RAM and storage specs land in the 70th and 65th percentiles, which is genuinely generous for a machine in this price bracket. But then you get to the Intel Core i7-1255U CPU, and its performance sits down in the 29th percentile. That means you're paying for a lot of memory and space, but the engine driving it all is pretty modest.
Performance
Let's be clear about what this laptop is. With its Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics in the 18th percentile, gaming is a non-starter. That 11.8/100 gaming score is no joke. The 10-core 1255U CPU, while fine for basic tasks, is a low-wattage part that starts at 1.7GHz. It'll handle your browser tabs and Office apps, but don't expect it to chew through video encodes or complex data sets quickly. The 32GB of DDR4 RAM is the real standout here, letting you keep dozens of applications open without a hiccup, which is a rare treat at this price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 32GB of RAM is a massive amount for under $900, putting it in the 70th percentile for memory. 89th
- The 1TB SSD (65th percentile) gives you plenty of room for files without needing an upgrade. 76th
- A backlit keyboard and touchscreen are nice quality-of-life features you don't always get. 75th
- At 1.75kg, it's reasonably portable, scoring a 54th percentile for compactness.
- Wi-Fi 6 and a full HDMI port (58th percentile) cover your connectivity basics well.
Cons
- The Intel 1255U CPU is a serious weak point, landing in the bottom third (29th percentile) for processing power. 20th
- Integrated Iris Xe graphics are in the 18th percentile, making this a terrible choice for any kind of gaming or creative work. 25th
- The 1080p screen quality is also low-ranked at the 16th percentile, so don't expect great color or brightness. 29th
- Reliability scores are concerning, sitting at the 27th percentile based on user data. 33th
- Battery life is a complete unknown, which is rarely a good sign.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
Connectivity
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
Priced around $882, the value proposition is tricky. You're getting exceptional amounts of RAM and storage for the money, which is great if your workflow is all about having a hundred things open at once. But you're sacrificing a lot on the CPU, GPU, and screen to get there. It feels like a spec sheet built to catch your eye with big numbers, while the components that actually determine speed and experience are mid-tier at best.
vs Competition
Stack this up against something like the ASUS Zenbook Duo, and the trade-offs are stark. The Zenbook might have less RAM, but its modern Intel Ultra or AMD Ryzen CPU will run circles around the 1255U, and its dual-screen design is far more innovative. Compared to a gaming laptop like the MSI Vector, you're in completely different universes; the Pavilion's GPU isn't even in the same league. Even against Apple's base MacBook Pro, you get a much slower chip but way more RAM. This HP is for a very specific user who prioritizes multitasking memory over everything else.
Verdict
I can only recommend this HP Pavilion to one type of person: someone who needs tons of RAM for basic computing and has a very strict budget. The 32GB/1TB combo is genuinely compelling if you're a student or office worker who lives with 50 browser tabs open. But for almost anyone else, that sluggish 29th-percentile CPU and terrible integrated graphics are deal-breakers. You can find better all-around performance for the same money, even if it means settling for 16GB of RAM.