HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

5

Pros:

AMD-powered.
Slim, midsize laptop.
Very reasonable price.

Cons:

Battery life is disappointing.
Budget-priced Intel laptops are still faster.

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Last revision on December 5, 2014

Reviewers Liked

AMD-powered
Slim, midsize laptop
Very reasonable price
Touch screen
Relatively light for a 15-inch laptop
Available in three colors
Fast boot time
Runs cool
Fairly loud Altec Lansing speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery life is disappointing
Budget-priced Intel laptops are still faster
Cheap, glossy plastic exterior
Awkward power plug
Inconsistent Windows 8 gesture performance
Below-average graphics

Expert reviews and ratings

HP set out with a challenge: make a budget notebook that's both thin and light. And that's exactly what the HP Pavilion 15z Sleekbook is: it starts at less than $500, weighs less than 5 pounds and it's relatively slim at 0.83". It's sufficient for...

By MobileTechReview on May 16, 2013

Despite niceties like a large touch-capacitive display and a spacious hard drive, the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook's so-so performance and short battery life ultimately make it a questionable choice in the face of better-featured...

By PC Mag on April 25, 2013

Buying a budget notebook is all about concessions. Every entry-level notebook will have its faults, the question is; do those faults and strongpoints align with your needs? The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000 does offer a few strong points including its...

By Notebook Review on April 10, 2013

HP's Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook combines a touch screen and solid graphics performance in a slim design for Windows 8 shoppers, but overall speed and battery life trails Intel-powered...

By LaptopMag on March 29, 2013

With a great design for the price and some better-than-expected graphics power, the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook may justify overlooking its shortcomings if you're on a tight...

By CNET Australia on March 28, 2013

HP's latest AMD-based Sleekbook is slim, and its 15-inch screen is attractive. But performance and battery life lag so far behind Intel-based alternatives that don't cost much more that it's hard to recommend....

By Computer Shopper on March 20, 2013

From playing videos and music to checking social update and messaging on Skype to browsing and sharing photos – now everything is ready to act on your fingertips; just swipe, scroll, tap, and zoom, and feel the magic of touch on eco-friendly HP Pavilion...

By rigviews.com.au on March 14, 2013

The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 At a price point of under $500 , it's hard to argue with the basic premise of the Pavilion Sleekbook 15. Weighing in at just 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) , it's one of the most portable 15-inch notebooks around, and it manages this feat...

By NotebookCheck on February 28, 2013

Investing too much isn't a wise decision, until you really need it. So if you are an average computer user, or have basic requirements to check mails and news, pay bills or manage finances, create documents, surf the Web, shop and accomplish other...

By rigviews.com.au on March 13, 2013

The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000 is a decent "round the house" ultraportable laptop, but please keep the AC adapter handy if you surf the Web...

By PC Mag on February 28, 2013

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