HP CL27 17.3" Laptop vs HP 15-dw3035cl 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop

The HP CL27 is the better pick for a big screen and heavy multitasking: 17.3 inches, 16 GB of RAM and Windows 11 Pro. The HP 15-dw3035cl wins on the processor and adds a touchscreen. The Core i5-1135G7 in the 15-dw3035cl is a faster chip than the Core i3 in the CL27, and Iris Xe graphics are a real step up from the i3's integrated graphics. The CL27's edge is size and memory: a 17.3-inch panel and 16 GB of RAM suit spreadsheets, browser tabs and desk work. The 15-dw3035cl is a 15.6-inch touchscreen with 12 GB and a backlit keyboard, which suits a student or someone who wants touch input. Both are plastic-bodied HP laptops with a 1 TB SSD; neither is a premium build.

• Choose the HP CL27 if you want the largest screen and the most memory for desk work, and you do not need a touchscreen.
• Choose the HP 15-dw3035cl if you want the faster Core i5 processor, a touchscreen and a lighter 15.6-inch frame.