HP Pavilion DV6 - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

6
Average:

4
Bad:

4

Pros:

Strong performance.
Long battery life.
Sturdy and stylish aluminum chassis.

Cons:

Integrated graphics.
Clacky mouse buttons.

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Last revision on January 30, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Strong performance
Long battery life
Sturdy and stylish aluminum chassis
Beats Audio delivers outstanding sound
Two-year warranty
Very good video playback quality
Excellent keyboard with a great feel
Good productivity performance
Latest processor technology
Durable finish

Reviewers Didn't Like

Integrated graphics
Clacky mouse buttons
No Bluetooth
DVD drive's eject button is tiny
Speakers distort at high volume
Expensive
No WiDi or WiMAX
No Blu-ray drive
Mediocre battery life
Bloatware
Slow hard drive
No ExpressCard slot
Touchpad a little too sensitive

Expert reviews and ratings

HP has managed to out something that not only comes in at under AU$1000, but also doesn't sacrifice on quality or battery life. The dv6 comes...

By CNET Australia on March 21, 2012

Superb video and sound, but this laptop is let down by an awful keyboard and very poor battery life...

By PC Pro on March 01, 2012

With a great design, strong performance, long battery life, and a two-year warranty, the HP Pavilion dv6-6163cl is about as well-rounded 15.6-inch desktop replacement as you'll find. ...

By PC Mag on October 28, 2011

100

HP's Core i5 desktop replacement combines plenty of power with a certain panache The 15.6in Pavilion dv6 bears HP's characteristic black and chrome livery, and to be honest it looks a bit showy in a laptop of this size. The numeric keypad at the...

By Channel Pro on October 01, 2011

It's lovely to look at, but for this price, the dv6 is underspecified...

By Expert Reviews on July 30, 2011

HP's dv6 is a classy-looking (though slightly bulky) laptop with a good mix of features for its price....

By PCWorld on July 18, 2011

A good looking, powerful laptop with plenty of features. Ideal as a home PC, ready for games, video and...

By Pocket-lint on May 23, 2011

While the multitouch display may feel a little gimmicky, the HP Pavilion dv6-3000 is still a compelling midsize machine with powerful performance in an attractive metal chassis....

By CNET Asia on August 19, 2010

HP is the world's most successful laptop brand and provides a range of consumer and corporate machines at varying price points. Its Pavilion dv6- 2105ea is designed for home entertainment use. Performance is stunning, thanks to Intel's...

By TechRadar on April 02, 2010

On balance, Sandy Bridge is the more desirable hardware. However, there is a sting in the tail: as I've said, the Intel laptop retails for about £629, while the AMD version only costs £500. Windows 7 rates the latter with an Experience Index of 5.9,...

By RegHardware on October 03, 2011

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