HP Pavilion Plus 16 (2024) review
HP Pavilion Plus 16 (2024) — from 2024, 1.8 kg, performance 71.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Screen | 16" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U , Intel Core Ultra 5 125H , Intel Core Ultra 7 155H , Intel Core 5 120U , Intel Core 7 150U , AMD Ryzen 5 8540U , AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| Graphics | GeForce MX570 , GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Battery | 59 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Pavilion Plus 16 (2024)
The Pavilion Plus 16 (2024) quietly posts one of the strongest sheets in this batch: a Core Ultra 5 125U with a GeForce MX570 and 32GB of RAM at $650. General-class pricing, near-flagship creative readings — the sleeper of the field.
Where it holds up
Modeling and 3D land at 92 and engineering CAD matches it — both top-tier — with photo design at 91 joining them and light office work at 88.99 closing the set. The graphics score of 66 runs 142% above the general-class median of 27.24, overall performance at 70.81 beats the median by 65%, and reliability at 94 adds a 74% cushion. Value at 83.6 is high-band — one of the two best value readings in this batch. Grand Theft Auto V and PUBG clear their recommended bars and the creative tools clear minimums.
Where it falls short
The stated weakness list is empty, and the sheet supports it: no axis in this sheet drops into the low band. The nearest costs are mid-tier ones — gaming at 60, portability at 42.7 — the honest shape of a 16-inch general-purpose machine rather than flaws. The MX570 measures oddly low for its family on some workloads, worth a hands-on check before relying on the gaming axis.
Price and depreciation
At $650 with a 13.89% annual rate, the two-year projection lands near $480 — a mid-pack curve on an unusually low entry price for this capability level.
Alternatives to consider
The 2023 Pavilion Plus 16 in this batch costs $97 less with a stronger dedicated card but mid-tier creative scores; this 2024 sheet is the one to buy if the 92 modeling reading matters. The Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) posts the batch's best value score in a smaller body.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class — and arguably the best capability-per-dollar sheet in this batch. Top-tier creative and office work with a top-tier value reading at $650; the only trade is that nothing about it is portable-first.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+200%) (high tier).
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reliability is higher than typical general laptop class (+74.1%) (high tier).
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overall performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+69.5%) (high tier).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 51) ↔ overall performance (median 41.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Pavilion Plus 16 (2024): verdict
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