- Is the HP 15.6 touchscreen laptop good for students?
- Yes. The 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and full-size keyboard suit note-taking, research and Office work, and the touchscreen helps with casual browsing. It is light enough to carry daily at 3.5 lb.
- Can it run games?
- Only light ones. The integrated Radeon graphics handle esports titles and older games at low settings, but not modern AAA games. There is no dedicated GPU.
- Does the screen work with a stylus?
- It is a touchscreen, not a pen-enabled display, so it responds to fingers but not to an active stylus. For drawing or handwriting you would need a different model.
- How long does the battery last?
- HP rates it at up to about 10 hours 45 minutes, and most owners get through a workday on mixed use. Fast Charge takes it to roughly 50% in 45 minutes.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- The 512GB SSD can be swapped for a larger drive. Memory is soldered on many HP 15 configurations, so check the specific model before planning a RAM upgrade.
- What ports does it have?
- It includes USB-A, USB-C and HDMI 1.4, enough for a mouse, an external drive and a monitor without a hub. There is no Thunderbolt or card reader on this model.
- Where is the HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $499.97, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop?
- Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 ratings.
- Where can I buy the HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, eBay, Newegg.com, Staples, Quill.