HP 15" Laptop (Core i3-1315U, 8GB, 256GB) review 2026

A dependable sub-$500 Intel option with a brighter screen than the IdeaPad, and shorter battery

PriceFrom $479 · checked Sep 11, 2026

Battery (office loop)6.7 h

Is the HP 15" Laptop Worth It?

Budget Intel pick. Pick this over the IdeaPad 1 if you care about the screen; pick the IdeaPad if you care about battery.

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6.8 Editor Score

PerformanceSame 12-minute 4K export in Final Cut, Premiere and Resolve, run twice back-to-back; sustained clocks over 20 minutes.

14/30

DisplayColorimeter: DCI-P3 coverage, ΔE, sustained brightness, uniformity.

13/20

BatteryVideo rundown at 200 nits and a mixed office-load loop.

12/20

BuildKeyboard, hinge, ports, fan noise at 1 m, repairability.

12/15

ValuePrice per rubric point against the category median on the day of the test.

17/15

Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score

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ProcessorIntel Core i3-1315U

Memory8 GB

Storage256 GB SSD

GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics

Display15.6" FHD IPS, 1920×1080, 60Hz

Weight1.59 kg

Operating systemWindows 11

Form factorClamshell

PortsUSB-C, 2× USB-A, HDMI 1.4b, SD

Warranty1 year

Pick this over the IdeaPad 1 if you care about the screen; pick the IdeaPad if you care about battery.

HP 15" Laptop6.8 · $479