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HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Series

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The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Series is HP's budget-to-midrange gaming laptop line, built around a 15.6-inch chassis that pairs mainstream Intel or AMD processors with entry-to-midrange NVIDIA graphics. Across its production run the series moved through Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core i5 and i7 chips as well as AMD Ryzen 5 configurations, with graphics ranging from integrated graphics up through the GTX 1660 Ti. It was built for gamers and students who wanted real GPU horsepower without paying for a premium chassis, and that same value proposition carries over to the used market: a GTX 1650 or 1660 Ti configuration still handles esports titles and older AAA games comfortably at 1080p. Because the line covers several processor and GPU pairings under one name, no two Pavilion Gaming 15 units are guaranteed to match, so it's worth confirming yours before you price it. Pick your processor, graphics card, and condition in the selector above for an instant cash offer, or see how the process works before you commit. Selling an HP laptop in general? Our sell your HP laptop page covers the rest of the lineup.

Confirm you have the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Series

The fastest way to check is inside Windows. Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter to see the exact processor and GPU. For a broader system summary, run msinfo32 the same way. If you'd rather work from the outside, the model and part numbers are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base.

Intel 8th Gen configurations

  • Core i5-8300H or i7-8750H shown in dxdiag or Task Manager
  • Most commonly paired with GTX 1050, 1050 Ti, or GTX 1060 graphics
  • Earliest chassis revision in the series

Intel 9th/10th Gen configurations

  • Core i5-9300H, i7-9750H, or 10th Gen Core i5 processor
  • Typically paired with GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti graphics
  • Later production run, more likely to include a USB-C port

AMD Ryzen 5 configurations

  • Ryzen 5 processor listed instead of an Intel chip in Device Manager
  • Usually paired with integrated graphics or a GTX 1050-class GPU
  • Runs on AMD's platform drivers rather than Intel's

Prefer a visual check? Look for a dark "shadow black" lid with an acid-green accent ring around the rear vents and the "Pavilion Gaming" wordmark on the lid. A plain HP Pavilion 15 without the green accent or the gaming logo is a different, non-gaming model.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • AMD Ryzen 5
  • Intel Core i5, 8th generation
  • Intel Core i7, 8th generation
  • Intel Core i5, 9th generation
  • Intel Core i7, 9th generation
  • Intel Core i5, 10th generation

Graphics

  • Integrated graphics (no dedicated GPU)
  • NVIDIA GTX 1050 or 1050 Ti
  • NVIDIA GTX 1060
  • NVIDIA GTX 1650
  • NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti

Graphics card is the single biggest driver of value across this series. A GTX 1660 Ti configuration is worth substantially more to a buyer than an integrated-graphics unit, even if the processor is otherwise similar.

Memory

DDR4 memory throughout the series. Check what's installed under Task Manager's Performance tab. Many units use a single SO-DIMM slot that's accessible after removing the bottom panel, so a memory upgrade is often possible before you sell.

Storage

Storage varies by configuration: some units shipped with a single 2.5-inch hard drive, others with a single SATA or NVMe SSD, and many with a dual-drive setup pairing a small SSD for the OS with a larger hard drive for files. Check Disk Management to confirm yours. An SSD-equipped unit is more desirable than a hard-drive-only one.

Display & audio

Display

Every Pavilion Gaming 15 uses a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) panel at a standard 60Hz refresh rate. There is no 4K or high-refresh-rate option in this series.

Audio

Most configurations carry B&O-tuned audio with dual bottom-firing speakers. Sound is fine for casual use but isn't a strong point of the machine.

Ports & connectivity

Port selection shifts slightly by production year, but the series is consistent enough to check quickly against the list below.

Wired
  • USB-A 3.1 and USB-A 2.0
  • USB-C (data only, later configurations)
  • HDMI output
  • RJ45 Ethernet
  • Headphone/microphone combo jack
  • SD card reader on select configurations
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Bluetooth 4.2 or 5.0, depending on year

15.6" FHD display Up to GTX 1660 Ti B&O audio Dual-drive storage option HDMI output Gigabit Ethernet 802.11ac Wi-Fi

Battery, build & more

Battery

Capacity varies by configuration and isn't user-swappable on most units. Expect shorter runtime under gaming loads and several hours for light browsing or document work.

Finishes

The series ships in a dark "shadow black" chassis with an acid-green accent ring around the rear vents and on the Pavilion Gaming logo, the quickest visual cue separating it from the plain HP Pavilion 15.

Known issues

Sustained gaming sessions can push these chassis into thermal throttling. The cooling system is adequate for the GPU tiers offered but not generous, which is a known trait of the line rather than a defect in any single unit.

Market positioning

These sit in the budget-to-midrange gaming tier. A GTX 1660 Ti configuration with an SSD holds up well against newer budget gaming laptops. An integrated-graphics configuration functions more like a general-use laptop and is priced accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number and exact configuration?
Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter to see the processor and graphics card installed on your unit. For the model and part number, check the sticker on the underside of the base near the battery panel. If the sticker has worn off, our guide to finding your HP model number walks through the alternate ways to pull it from Windows itself. Knowing the exact processor and GPU pairing matters here because the Pavilion Gaming 15 name covers several very different hardware combinations, and the configuration picker above needs that information to give you an accurate offer.
02 How do I tell it apart from the plain HP Pavilion 15?
Look at the lid and the graphics card. The Pavilion Gaming 15 has an acid-green accent around the rear vents and a "Pavilion Gaming" wordmark on the lid, while the standard Pavilion 15 has neither and typically ships with integrated graphics only. If dxdiag shows a dedicated NVIDIA GPU in the GTX 1050 through 1660 Ti range, you're looking at the gaming variant. The non-gaming Pavilion 15 also tends to run thinner and lighter, since it doesn't need to cool a discrete graphics card.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or a locked account?
Yes. Cracked screens, weak batteries, and units that won't power on can still be sold; the condition picker above adjusts the quote to reflect the issue rather than ruling it out. The one requirement is that the device isn't locked to your Microsoft account. Sign out of your Microsoft account and remove the device from your account online before shipping it in, and disable Find My Device if it's turned on. A unit still tied to an active account can't be resold and will hold up your payment.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Graphics card tier matters more than anything else in this series. A GTX 1650 or 1660 Ti configuration is worth noticeably more than an integrated-graphics unit with the same processor. After that, an SSD (or an SSD-plus-HDD combo) over a hard-drive-only setup helps, as does a newer processor generation. Cosmetic condition, a working battery, and an intact charger round out the rest. Selling with the original power adapter is a small but easy way to avoid a deduction.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Go to Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC, choose Remove everything, and let it finish before shutting the laptop down. Then sign in to account.microsoft.com and remove the device from your Microsoft account so it's no longer linked to you. If BitLocker encryption is enabled, suspend or disable it before the reset. Once the device is clean, our data erasure protocols page has more detail if you want to confirm every step. From there, shipping is free and insured, and payment goes out after testing by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check.