Laptop Review: HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0044AX

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0044AX is powered by the and Nvidia GTX 1650 Mobilewith 4 GB VRAM and AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics. Other key specs include 8GB of RAM and 1TB HDD, 256GB SSD. The Display here is a 15.6 Inch 60 Hz FHD (1920 x 1080) Panel.

Design and Ports

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0044AX has a black plastic chassis with a smooth finish and an angular design. The hinge also has an angular design and can be opened with one hand to a maximum angle of 130 degrees however, is a fingerprint magnet. In terms of looks, it has a minimalist look and you won’t feel uncomfortable taking it out in a professional setting. The speaker grill sits above the keyboard with hexagonal patterns which is a nice touch. 

Ports: 

The port selection here is nothing special but it’s nice to have an SD card slot. 

1x USB 3.0 (Type C) | 1x USB 3.0 (Type-A) | 1x USB 2.0 (Type A) | HDMI | Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack | SD Card Reader | 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack

Keyboard and Trackpad

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0044AX  has a chicklet style backlit keyboard. The keys have a clear actuation point with a little flex and you will have decent tying experience. The trackpad on the other hand has a smooth matte surface though it lacks a little precision.