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    Pavilion Gaming 16-A0032DX
    A 16.1-inch laptop tested with Windows 10 Home, an Intel Core i5-1030H 2.5GHz processor, 8GB of memory, 6GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive with Intel Optane.
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    A 16.1-inch laptop tested with Windows 10 Home, an Intel Core i5-1030H 2.5GHz processor, 8GB of memory, 6GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive with Intel Optane.
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    Overall Score

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    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Battery
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5
    Battery life
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was Very Good. Tasks like email, word processing and web browsing will be accomplished quickly. Compared to other tested laptops, it was among the fastest with common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up almost instantly. It was among the fastest when composing multiple documents with images, calculating large complex data spreadsheets, and running other demanding productivity tasks, and its speed was adequate for manipulating filters on images, converting and editing videos, and rendering models and calculating simulations. With hybrid graphics, the laptop can dynamically switch to the dedicated graphics card when a performance boost is needed for demanding games or applications. Everyday tasks, like web browsing or playing videos, will default to the integrated graphics chip, which is more power efficient and can reduce noise and extend battery life.

    Portability: This laptop is a Good choice for traveling, although not ideal. Battery life lasted 7.25 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 4.5 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were sufficient to get through most of a workday of mixed use tasks, but not as notable as similar laptops. At 4.9 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: The laptop features, such as its keyboard, touchpad, and labeling were well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. There's a dedicated number pad for faster data entry. The power button was conveniently located, but its labeling was hard to read when the laptop is off.

    Display: The display quality was Excellent overall. Colors were accurately reproduced, realistic, and natural looking. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display has better contrast than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: The 512GB solid-state drive uses less power and accesses data more quickly than conventional hard-disk drives. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 3.1 for maximum performance. Gigabit ethernet provides fast transfer of data over a local network. This laptop has a full-size HDMI port and supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or monitor.

    Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one. The power supply adds about 1.4 lbs, which is heavy compared to the laptop weight.

    About

    The HP Pavilion Gaming 16-A0032DX is a 16.1-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 8GB of memory and a 512GB solid-state drive with Intel Optane. It has an Intel Core i5-1030H 2.5GHz processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti video adapter with 6GB dedicated memory, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 10 Home installed.

    It has 2 full-size, 1 type-C USB ports built-in on the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. It supports WiFi 5 (802.11ac), so it's compatible with high-speed routers. Gigabit ethernet is built-in on the laptop. It has a 0.9MP webcam for video conferencing.

    The HP Pavilion Gaming 16-A0032DX measures 14.6 inches wide by 10.3 inches deep by 1.2 inches high, and it weighs 4.9 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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