HP 15 (2021)

laptop 2021 15.6" dGPU ⏱ ~4h ⚖️ 1.75 kg ⚖️ slight imbalance

LB Score

LB composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[uscomp_score]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX350

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX450

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
dgpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
dgpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i5-1145G7 i5-1145G7

→ processors:1337 (Core i5-1145G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX350

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX450

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

out of 100

Fit for you

69/100

✚ Strong: fit_value ⚠ Weak: fit_reliability

M2 · Refining requirements — on-demand, from your Wizard answers + browsing signals.

Profile

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CPU

GPU

GeForce MX350

RAM max

64 GB

DDR4

Battery

41 Wh

~4h

Price

~$399

estimate

Age

5 years

2021

📝 Our review

HP 15 (2021) review

HP 15 (2021) — from 2021, 1.75 kg, performance 65.

LB Score

/100

Read full review

📌 Quick verdict

Overall score 65/100. Strongest suit — Photo & design (82), weakest — 3D & video (42).

✓ Strengths

Photo & design (82) · Value (81)

💰 Price trend

📉 Loses ~$100/year (11%). Dashed segment is a model forecast, not observed listings.

Specs in context

LB Score 65

CPU score 70 High tier

GPU score 45 Mainstream tier

RAM max 64 GB Professional

Weight 1.75 kg Light tier

Battery 41 Wh Standard

Bars show where each spec sits on the site-wide level scale (same thresholds as the quick verdict). For weight, shorter bars mean a lighter laptop.

Full specifications

Brand: HP
Type: Laptop≈
Release year: 2021≈
Screen size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366x768
Panel type: tn
Color gamut (sRGB): 100%~
Processor: Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7
Graphics: GeForce MX350 2GB , GeForce MX450 2GB
RAM (max): 64 GB DDR4≈
Weight: 1.75 kg
Ports: 5
Battery: 41 Wh

Performance metrics

Performance 65

Performance composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[performance_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

Portability 48

Light office 80

Light office composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[office_index]

Inputs:

release_year: 2021
inferred_from_name
has_discrete_gpu: 1
inferred_from_name
ram_max_supported_gb: 64
estimated_from_cpu_gen
cpu_options: Intel Core i3 1115G4 | Intel Core i5 1135G7 | Intel Core i5 1145G7 | Intel Core i7 1165G7
real
resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i5-1145G7 i5-1145G7

→ processors:1337 (Core i5-1145G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
ram_max_supported_gb: 64
estimated_from_cpu_gen

Gaming 42

Gaming composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[gaming_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX350

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
resolved_gpu:GeForce MX450

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)
discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

Creative 62

Creative composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[creative_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

Energy efficiency 77

Energy efficiency atomic

EnergyEfficiencyIndexCalculator

Inputs:

resolved_cpu:i3-1115G4 i3-1115G4

→ processors:1648 (Core i3-1115G4)
resolved_cpu:i5-1135G7 i5-1135G7

→ processors:1336 (Core i5-1135G7)
resolved_cpu:i5-1145G7 i5-1145G7

→ processors:1337 (Core i5-1145G7)
resolved_cpu:i7-1165G7 i7-1165G7

→ processors:1362 (Core i7-1165G7)
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

Notes:

⚠ dGPU present: index = mean(CPU-eff + GPU-eff)

Connectivity 78

Value 81

Value composite

FormulaEvaluator

metrics.formula_ast[value_index]

Inputs:

discrete_gpu_options: GeForce MX350 2GB, GeForce MX450 2GB
real
gpu_config:GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB

→ hw_gpus:608 (GeForce MX350)
gpu_config:GeForce MX450 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

→ hw_gpus:585 (GeForce MX450)

Color accuracy —

Graphics (2 discrete + 0 integrated)

🎮 Gaming performance

FPS @ 1080p for the model's best GPU

Game	FPS (1080p)	Verdict
CS:GO	240	✓ Comfortable
Overwatch	240	✓ Comfortable
GTA V	140	✓ Comfortable
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)	140	✓ Comfortable
Counter-Strike 2	88	✓ Comfortable
Dota 2	88	✓ Comfortable
Valorant	85	✓ Comfortable
Fortnite	61	✓ Comfortable
Battlefield 5	49	⚠ Playable
Forza Horizon 4	35	⚠ Playable
Far Cry 5	34	⚠ Playable
Forza Horizon 5	34	⚠ Playable
The Witcher 3	33	⚠ Playable
Cyberpunk 2077	32	⚠ Playable
Resident Evil 4 Remake	16	✗ Low
Metro Exodus	10	✗ Low

💡 16 games in the database for this GPU. ✓ playable (≥60 FPS), ⚠ medium (30-59), ✗ low (<30).

💻 Software compatibility

Counter-Strike 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

140%

GPU

65%

RAM

800%

Grand Theft Auto V ✓ Runs well

CPU

350%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

Cyberpunk 2077 ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

149%

RAM

800%

Minecraft ✓ Runs well

CPU

700%

GPU

447%

RAM

999%

Fortnite ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

280%

RAM

800%

Valorant ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

179%

RAM

999%

Elden Ring ✗ Weak

CPU

127%

GPU

93%

RAM

533%

Red Dead Redemption 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

160%

RAM

800%

Apex Legends ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

112%

RAM

999%

Hogwarts Legacy ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

149%

RAM

400%

Dota 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

Baldur's Gate 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

128%

RAM

800%

Starfield ✗ Weak

CPU

100%

GPU

65%

RAM

400%

Call of Duty: Warzone ✓ Runs well

CPU

127%

GPU

128%

RAM

800%

League of Legends ✓ Runs well

CPU

700%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

Sims 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

Helldivers 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

100%

GPU

69%

RAM

800%

Battlefield 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

149%

RAM

800%

Far Cry 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

203%

RAM

800%

Forza Horizon 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

249%

RAM

800%

Forza Horizon 5 ✓ Runs well

CPU

156%

GPU

128%

RAM

800%

Metro Exodus ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

144%

RAM

800%

Overwatch ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

895%

RAM

999%

PUBG: Battlegrounds ✓ Runs well

CPU

175%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

Resident Evil 4 Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

109%

RAM

800%

Escape from Tarkov ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

179%

RAM

800%

God of War ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

Horizon Zero Dawn ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

149%

RAM

800%

Death Stranding ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

144%

RAM

800%

Control ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

149%

RAM

800%

Doom Eternal ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Batman: Arkham Knight ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

224%

RAM

999%

Hitman 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Flight Simulator 2020 ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

179%

RAM

800%

Watch Dogs Legion ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

Borderlands 3 ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

160%

RAM

999%

Anno 1800 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Rainbow Six Siege ✓ Runs well

CPU

583%

GPU

447%

RAM

999%

The Division 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

179%

RAM

800%

Gears Tactics ✓ Runs well

CPU

280%

GPU

298%

RAM

800%

Hunt Showdown ✓ Runs well

CPU

250%

GPU

224%

RAM

999%

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

109%

RAM

800%

Mafia Definitive Edition ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

224%

RAM

999%

Days Gone ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

149%

RAM

800%

Ghostwire Tokyo ✓ Runs well

CPU

167%

GPU

186%

RAM

533%

Returnal ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

112%

RAM

400%

Dying Light 2 ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

109%

RAM

800%

Resident Evil Village ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

128%

RAM

800%

The Callisto Protocol ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

112%

RAM

800%

Atomic Heart ✓ Runs well

CPU

219%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

Alan Wake 2 ✗ Weak

CPU

167%

GPU

69%

RAM

400%

Black Myth Wukong ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

186%

RAM

400%

Ghost of Tsushima ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

The Last of Us Part 1 ✓ Runs well

CPU

140%

GPU

112%

RAM

400%

Diablo 4 ✓ Runs well

CPU

318%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Spider-Man Miles Morales ✓ Runs well

CPU

233%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Star Wars Jedi Survivor ✗ Weak

CPU

140%

GPU

81%

RAM

800%

Dead Space Remake ✓ Runs well

CPU

219%

GPU

109%

RAM

800%

Lies of P ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

Sons of the Forest ✗ Weak

CPU

140%

GPU

97%

RAM

533%

Rise of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

447%

RAM

999%

Shadow of the Tomb Raider ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Assassin's Creed Odyssey ✓ Runs well

CPU

350%

GPU

224%

RAM

800%

Assassin's Creed Valhalla ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

186%

RAM

800%

F1 24 ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

109%

RAM

800%

Need for Speed Heat ✓ Runs well

CPU

200%

GPU

128%

RAM

800%

Civilization 6 ✓ Runs well

CPU

467%

GPU

447%

RAM

999%

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order ✓ Runs well

CPU

389%

GPU

373%

RAM

800%

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Configuration options

Available model options · 18 variants across 6 categories

🖥 Displays (2)

1366 x 768 1920 x 1080

⚙ Processors (4)

Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7

🎮 Graphics (2)

GeForce MX350 2GB GeForce MX450 2GB

🔲 Memory (5)

8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

💾 Storage (4)

128GB 256GB 512GB 1024GB

🔋 Batteries (1)

41 Wh

HP 15 (2021)

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