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HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Budget gaming laptop offers long battery life

It also works without Intel. The hardware in the Pavilion Gaming 15 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen. This is complemented by an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and very good battery life.

The Pavilion Gaming 15 series offers 15.6-inch entry-level gaming laptops equipped with mid-range hardware. Our test device is powered by a Ryzen 5 4600H APU and a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. As a result, the laptop has significantly more powerful hardware than its sibling model, which we have already tested. Competitors include devices like the Nexoc GH5 515IG, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05, the Asus TUF FX505DT, the Dell G5 15 5590, the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44, and the MSI Bravo 15.

Since the Pavilion is identical in construction to its sibling model, we won't go any further into the case, connectivity, input devices, and speakers. You can find the corresponding information in our review of the HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng.

HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng (Pavilion Gaming 15 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H 6 x 3 - 4 GHz, Renoir-H (Zen 2)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1515 MHz, Memory: 1500 MHz, GDDR6, 128-bit interface, 27.21.14.5167 (Nvidia 451.67), Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4 3200, dual-channel, two memory slots (both occupied)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Chi Mei CMN150D, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Mainboard
AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage
Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G, 512 GB 
, 1x M.2, 1x SATA, 431 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC285 @ AMD K17.6 - Audio Processor
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: combo audio, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 23.5 x 360 x 257 ( = 0.93 x 14.17 x 10.12 in)
Battery
52.5 Wh, 4323 mAh Lithium-Ion, 11.55 V
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, McAfee LiveSafe (trial version), MS Office 365 (trial version), 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.084 kg ( = 73.51 oz / 4.59 pounds), Power Supply: 339 g ( = 11.96 oz / 0.75 pounds)
Price
779 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
81.2 %
08/2020
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
2.1 kg23.5 mm15.60"1920x1080
81.2 %
08/2020
Nexoc GH5 515IG
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
2.1 kg24.9 mm15.60"1920x1080
78.4 %
07/2020
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
2.2 kg24.9 mm15.60"1920x1080
80.4 %
07/2019
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
2.2 kg26.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
79.6 %
10/2019
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
2.7 kg23.7 mm15.60"1920x1080
79.8 %
06/2020
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
2.2 kg24 mm15.60"1920x1080
79.5 %
07/2020
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5300M
2 kg22 mm15.60"1920x1080

Size comparison

364 mm / 14.3 inch 273 mm / 10.7 inch 23.7 mm / 0.933 inch 2.7 kg5.98 lbs360.4 mm / 14.2 inch 262 mm / 10.3 inch 26.8 mm / 1.055 inch 2.2 kg4.92 lbs363 mm / 14.3 inch 255 mm / 10 inch 24 mm / 0.945 inch 2.2 kg4.8 lbs361 mm / 14.2 inch 258 mm / 10.2 inch 24.9 mm / 0.98 inch 2.1 kg4.57 lbs359 mm / 14.1 inch 249.6 mm / 9.83 inch 24.9 mm / 0.98 inch 2.2 kg4.85 lbs360 mm / 14.2 inch 257 mm / 10.1 inch 23.5 mm / 0.925 inch 2.1 kg4.59 lbs359 mm / 14.1 inch 254 mm / 10 inch 22 mm / 0.866 inch 2 kg4.32 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs
SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Average of class Gaming
  (19 - 202, n=104, last 2 years)
98.2 MB/s +173%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
81 MB/s +125%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
36 MB/s
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
35.1 MB/s -2%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
25 MB/s -31%
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Average of class Gaming
  (26 - 269, n=95, last 2 years)
122.3 MB/s +240%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
86 MB/s +139%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
37.2 MB/s +3%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
36 MB/s
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)
26 MB/s -28%
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1400 MBit/s +119%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1340 MBit/s +109%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1190 MBit/s +86%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
676 MBit/s +6%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
660 (614min - 699max) MBit/s +3%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
640 MBit/s
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
621 (413min - 673max) MBit/s -3%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCIe Adapter
617 MBit/s -4%
iperf3 receive AX12
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1400 MBit/s +111%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1390 MBit/s +109%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1340 MBit/s +102%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
691 MBit/s +4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
665 MBit/s
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
639 (627min - 653max) MBit/s -4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
636 (612min - 647max) MBit/s -4%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCIe Adapter
586 MBit/s -12%
ColorChecker
20.1 ∆E
16.9 ∆E
21.8 ∆E
20 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
17.5 ∆E
17.4 ∆E
27.3 ∆E
21.1 ∆E
22.7 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
26.3 ∆E
19.2 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
11 ∆E
23.5 ∆E
23.5 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
18 ∆E
20.6 ∆E
21.9 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05: 18.52 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 27.28 ∆E
ColorChecker
15.4 ∆E
20 ∆E
20.2 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
22 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
26.9 ∆E
17.7 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
21.2 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
21.3 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
20.3 ∆E
22.1 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
19.4 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
9.4 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng: 16.48 ∆E min: 2.53 - max: 26.93 ∆E
ColorChecker
18.7 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
21.3 ∆E
15.2 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
28 ∆E
16 ∆E
17.9 ∆E
15.4 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
22.8 ∆E
16.9 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
18.8 ∆E
22.4 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
18.6 ∆E
14.3 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
ColorChecker Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT: 16.25 ∆E min: 2.53 - max: 27.99 ∆E
ColorChecker
20.3 ∆E
13.4 ∆E
15.1 ∆E
16 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
17.9 ∆E
14.1 ∆E
10 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
16.9 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
3.7 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
1.8 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
10.5 ∆E
7 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
ColorChecker Nexoc GH5 515IG: 11.75 ∆E min: 1.76 - max: 20.27 ∆E
ColorChecker
13.1 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
10 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
13.4 ∆E
10.6 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
9 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR: 11.29 ∆E min: 3.76 - max: 20.52 ∆E
ColorChecker
4.8 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
3.5 ∆E
8 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
3.4 ∆E
4.9 ∆E
6.3 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
2.8 ∆E
10 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng: 6.09 ∆E min: 2.78 - max: 11.81 ∆E

Display - HP laptop with IPS panel

The matte 15.6-inch display has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. While the contrast (1,731:1) is fully within the target (greater than 1,000:1), the maximum brightness (248.4 cd/m²) is too low. We consider values beyond 300 cd/m² to be good.

The display flickers at a frequency of 24,750 Hz at brightness levels of 42% and below. Thanks to the high frequency, even sensitive users shouldn't be troubled by headaches and/or eye problems.

245
cd/m²
245
cd/m²
256
cd/m²
247
cd/m²
277
cd/m²
246
cd/m²
230
cd/m²
258
cd/m²
232
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Chi Mei CMN150D tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 277 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 248.4 cd/m² Minimum: 19 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 83 %
Center on Battery: 277 cd/m²
Contrast: 1731:1 (Black: 0.16 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.6 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 2.88
ΔE Greyscale 1.75 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
62% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
39% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
42.76% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
41.36% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.23
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
Chi Mei CMN150D, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
Chi Mei N156HGA-EA3, TN LED, 1920x1080, 15.60
Nexoc GH5 515IG
LG Philips LP156WFC-SPD1, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
BOE CQ NV156FHM-NX1, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Panda LM156LF-GL, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
AU Optronics B156HAN (AUO23ED), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
Panda LM156LF-2F01 (NCP004D), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AU Optronics B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED), IPS-Level, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display
0%
-8%
-8%
-4%
96%
0%
46%
Display P3 Coverage
41.36
41.22
0%
37.91
-8%
38.04
-8%
39.56
-4%
83.1
101%
41.16
0%
62
50%
sRGB Coverage
62
61.8
0%
57
-8%
56.6
-9%
59.5
-4%
99.9
61%
61.8
0%
86.8
40%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
42.76
42.62
0%
39.19
-8%
39.3
-8%
40.91
-4%
96.8
126%
42.56
0%
62.7
47%
Response Times
-32%
-9%
25%
-7%
-39%
-28%
53%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
33.6 ?(17.2, 16.4)
44 ?(23, 21)
-31%
34.8 ?(17.6, 17.2)
-4%
25 ?(13, 12)
26%
30.4 ?(14, 16.4)
10%
48 ?(22.8, 25.2)
-43%
40.8 ?(19.2, 21.6)
-21%
16 ?(7.6, 8.4)
52%
Response Time Black / White *
22.4 ?(12.8, 9.6)
15 ?(11, 4)
33%
25.2 ?(15.2, 10)
-13%
17 ?(9, 8)
24%
27.6 ?(17.6, 10)
-23%
30 ?(16.8, 13.2)
-34%
30 ?(16.8, 13.2)
-34%
10.4 ?(6, 4.4)
54%
PWM Frequency
24750 ?(42)
250 ?(30)
-99%
Screen
-98%
-18%
-55%
-52%
-41%
-26%
-16%
Brightness middle
277
233
-16%
261
-6%
305
10%
286.2
3%
234
-16%
287
4%
311
12%
Brightness
248
211
-15%
254
2%
294
19%
267
8%
216
-13%
271
9%
313
26%
Brightness Distribution
83
82
-1%
93
12%
70
-16%
84
1%
87
5%
88
6%
88
6%
Black Level *
0.16
0.405
-153%
0.23
-44%
0.405
-153%
0.33
-106%
0.22
-38%
0.25
-56%
0.43
-169%
Contrast
1731
575
-67%
1135
-34%
753
-56%
867
-50%
1064
-39%
1148
-34%
723
-58%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3.6
8.22
-128%
4.71
-31%
6.01
-67%
5.45
-51%
6.52
-81%
4.77
-33%
4.5
-25%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
8.53
18.6
-118%
7.6
11%
21.9
-157%
18.08
-112%
10.58
-24%
17.15
-101%
7.97
7%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
2.88
3.67
-27%
5.12
-78%
4.47
-55%
3.56
-24%
3.73
-30%
2.65
8%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.75
10.13
-479%
2.76
-58%
3.23
-85%
5.3
-203%
5.33
-205%
2.7
-54%
3.3
-89%
Gamma
2.23 99%
2.27 97%
2.42 91%
2.43 91%
2.1 105%
2.86 77%
2.115 104%
2.129 103%
CCT
6695 97%
11323 57%
7090 92%
6818 95%
7679 85%
5983 109%
7187 90%
7227 90%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
39
39
0%
36
-8%
36
-8%
37.6
-4%
36
-8%
43
10%
63
62%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
62
62
0%
56
-10%
56
-10%
59.1
-5%
57
-8%
61
-2%
86
39%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-43% / -67%
-12% / -15%
-13% / -36%
-21% / -37%
5% / -15%
-18% / -21%
28% / 4%

* ... smaller is better

Out of the box, the display shows a very decent color reproduction. With a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 3.6, the target (Delta E less than 3) is only just missed. The display doesn't suffer from a blue tint. Moreover, calibration provides for slight improvements. The AdobeRGB (39%) and sRGB (62%) color spaces aren't fully mapped.

CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 vs. sRGB (62%)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 vs. sRGB (62%)
Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 vs. AdobeRGB (39%)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 vs. AdobeRGB (39%)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
22.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 12.8 ms rise
↘ 9.6 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 44 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
33.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 17.2 ms rise
↘ 16.4 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 39 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 24750 Hz ≤ 42 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 24750 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 42 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 24750 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

HP has equipped the Pavilion Gaming with a viewing-angle-stable IPS panel. Consequently, the screen can be read from any position. Reading the display outdoors is only possible when the sun is not too bright.

The Pavilion outdoors (shot in bright sunshine).
The Pavilion outdoors (shot in bright sunshine).
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Ryzen power

With the Pavilion Gaming 15, HP delivers a 15.6-inch gaming laptop that brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen, and thanks to a very strong CPU, it also cuts a fine figure in all other application areas. Our test device costs almost 800 Euros (~$947). In addition, other configuration variants are available.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWiNFO
HWiNFO
 

Processor

The Pavilion is powered by a Ryzen 5 4600H (Renoir) APU. The CPU part of the APU consists of a hexa-core processor that runs at a base speed of 3 GHz. An increase up to 4 GHz is possible via Turbo. Furthermore, simultaneous multithreading (two threads can be processed per core) is supported.

The CPU tests of the Cinebench benchmarks are run at 3.7 to 3.9 GHz (multithread) and 1.4 to 4 GHz (single-thread), respectively. On battery power, the clock speeds are 1.4 to 3.1 GHz (multithread) and 1.4 to 4 GHz (single-thread).

Single-core rendering
Single-core rendering
Multi-core rendering
Multi-core rendering
GPU load
GPU load

We verify if the CPU Turbo is also consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. The Turbo speeds drop slightly in the second run and recover again afterwards.

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HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Ryzen 5 4600H: Ø1402 (1219.88-1426.74)
Nexoc GH5 515IG Intel Core i5-10300H, Intel Core i5-10300H: Ø836 (815.48-892.15)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 Intel Core i5-10300H, Intel Core i5-10300H: Ø894 (885.9-902.04)
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73 AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, AMD Ryzen 7 3750H: Ø741 (732.32-778.15)
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ Intel Core i5-9300H, Intel Core i5-9300H: Ø771 (679.21-818)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Ryzen 5 4600H: Ø1341 (1313.46-1397.77)
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H: Ø1697 (1664.03-1741.33)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, AMD Ryzen 5 3550H: Ø756 (748.04-769.36)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
176 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1418 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
95.4 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
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Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
189 Points +7%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
186 Points +6%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
186 Points +6%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
178 Points +1%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
176 Points
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Core i5-9300H
169 Points -4%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
157 Points -11%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
145 Points -18%
CPU Multi 64Bit
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1741 (1664.03min - 1741.33max) Points +23%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1418 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1398 (1313.46min - 1397.77max) Points -1%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
902 Points -36%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
892 Points -37%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Core i5-9300H
818 Points -42%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
799 Points -44%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
769 Points -46%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
539 Seconds * -60%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
492 Seconds * -46%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
345 Seconds * -2%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
337.2 Seconds *
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
284 Seconds * +16%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
4919 MIPS +11%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
4903 MIPS +11%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
4584 MIPS +4%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
4471 MIPS +1%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
4414 MIPS
7z b 4
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
47520 MIPS +26%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
37625 MIPS
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
36693 MIPS -2%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
24322 MIPS -35%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
22791 MIPS -39%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
477 Points +9%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
462 Points +6%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
457 Points +5%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
436 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
428 Points -2%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Core i5-9300H
404 Points -7%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
386 Points -11%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
344 Points -21%
CPU (Multi Core)
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
3956 Points +21%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
3271 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
3224 Points -1%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
2155 Points -34%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
2013 Points -38%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
Intel Core i5-9300H
1821 Points -44%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
1793 Points -45%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
1728 Points -47%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
1210 Points +8%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
1205 Points +8%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
1154 Points +3%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1116 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
1108 Points -1%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
892 Points -20%
Multi-Core
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
7453 Points +30%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
5739 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
5260 Points -8%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
4722 Points -18%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
4358 Points -24%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
3448 Points -40%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
11.7 fps +13%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
10.4 fps
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
9.27 fps -11%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
7.28 fps -30%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
7.01 fps -33%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
93.9 s * -28%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
73.3 s *
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
64.1 s * +13%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
56.9 s * +22%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
51.3 s * +30%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
Intel Core i5-10300H
0.639 sec * -5%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
0.626 sec * -3%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Intel Core i5-10300H
0.625 sec * -2%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
0.61 sec *
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
0.597 sec * +2%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The built-in hardware ensures a fast and smooth system, and the CPU provides more than enough computing power for all common application areas. The dedicated graphics core enables the use of computer games. This is accompanied by good results in the PCMark benchmarks.

Two memory slots are available. Memory runs in dual-channel mode.
Two memory slots are available. Memory runs in dual-channel mode.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4332 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
5215 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5164 points
PCMark 10 Score
5221 points
Help
PCMark 10 - Score
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
5639 Points +8%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
5221 Points
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB
4936 Points -5%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H, SK Hynix BC511 HFM512GDJTNI
4892 Points -6%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
4732 Points -9%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, KBG30ZMS128G
4615 Points -12%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B
4612 Points -12%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
3952 Points -24%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
4332 Points
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB
3971 Points -8%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
3917 Points -10%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B
3841 Points -11%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
2832 Points -35%
Work Score Accelerated v2
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B
5210 Points +1%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB
5179 Points 0%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
5164 Points
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
4797 Points -7%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
4701 Points -9%

DPC latencies

In our standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95), we could observe issues with the DPC latencies. The system doesn't seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio-editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
1423 μs * -108%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H, SK Hynix BC511 HFM512GDJTNI
1000 μs * -46%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B
775 μs * -13%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
685 μs *
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB
255 μs * +63%

* ... smaller is better

Storage

The system drive is a 512 GB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) from Kioxia/Toshiba that delivers good transfer speeds. However, it's not one of the top models among SSDs. Moreover, there's still room for a 2.5-inch storage drive inside the laptop. The SATA slot and mounting frame are available.

An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
In addition, a 2.5-inch storage drive can be installed too.
In addition, a 2.5-inch storage drive can be installed too.
Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 2340 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 1493 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 504 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 365.4 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1576 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 1515 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 38.17 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 111.5 MB/s
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G
Nexoc GH5 515IG
Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
KBG30ZMS128G
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
SK Hynix BC511 HFM512GDJTNI
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-42%
-8%
-12%
-59%
-11%
41%
-11%
Write 4K
111.5
89.6
-20%
130
17%
137.5
23%
65.3
-41%
94.7
-15%
118.3
6%
136.9
23%
Read 4K
38.17
40.88
7%
44.44
16%
57
49%
29.71
-22%
38.91
2%
43.73
15%
57
49%
Write Seq
1515
518
-66%
1059
-30%
984
-35%
128.8
-91%
1056
-30%
2854
88%
968
-36%
Read Seq
1576
539
-66%
1105
-30%
1564
-1%
859
-45%
1183
-25%
2302
46%
1631
3%
Write 4K Q32T1
365.4
304
-17%
490.3
34%
237.4
-35%
95.8
-74%
445.3
22%
418.5
15%
237
-35%
Read 4K Q32T1
504
329
-35%
309.2
-39%
340.7
-32%
197.6
-61%
477.7
-5%
517
3%
337.1
-33%
Write Seq Q32T1
1493
529
-65%
1053
-29%
959
-36%
132.5
-91%
1063
-29%
3008
101%
963
-35%
Read Seq Q32T1
2340
561
-76%
2261
-3%
1732
-26%
1208
-48%
2154
-8%
3568
52%
1863
-20%
AS SSD
-32%
-2%
-1%
-62%
-2%
70%
-36%
Seq Read
2048
524
-74%
1348
-34%
1019
-50%
1022
-50%
1504
-27%
2730
33%
1623
-21%
Seq Write
1039
495
-52%
1000
-4%
889
-14%
117
-89%
1064
2%
2513
142%
891
-14%
4K Read
52.8
38.93
-26%
48.04
-9%
48.22
-9%
30.03
-43%
51.5
-2%
61.4
16%
48.06
-9%
4K Write
146
87.3
-40%
103.3
-29%
115.5
-21%
65.1
-55%
123.2
-16%
156.1
7%
102.1
-30%
4K-64 Read
1285
380
-70%
755
-41%
321.5
-75%
181.4
-86%
703
-45%
1780
39%
325.6
-75%
4K-64 Write
758
335.7
-56%
749
-1%
787
4%
87.1
-89%
730
-4%
1920
153%
94.1
-88%
Access Time Read *
0.155
0.073
53%
0.061
61%
0.065
58%
0.152
2%
0.064
59%
0.063
59%
0.171
-10%
Access Time Write *
0.202
0.039
81%
0.036
82%
0.047
77%
0.25
-24%
0.031
85%
0.025
88%
0.048
76%
Score Read
1543
471
-69%
938
-39%
472
-69%
314
-80%
905
-41%
2114
37%
536
-65%
Score Write
1008
472
-53%
952
-6%
992
-2%
164
-84%
960
-5%
2327
131%
285
-72%
Score Total
3298
1198
-64%
2365
-28%
1717
-48%
604
-82%
2321
-30%
5518
67%
1077
-67%
Copy ISO MB/s
691
500
-28%
749
8%
942
36%
566
-18%
Copy Program MB/s
345.8
283.8
-18%
342.5
-1%
444.5
29%
223.8
-35%
Copy Game MB/s
517
319.6
-38%
571
10%
867
68%
104.3
-80%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-37% / -36%
-5% / -4%
-7% / -5%
-61% / -61%
-7% / -6%
56% / 58%
-24% / -27%

* ... smaller is better

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The GeForce GTX 1650 graphics core is based on Nvidia's Turing architecture and belongs to the GPU mid-range. Nvidia specifies a speed level between 1,380 MHz (base) and 1,515 MHz (boost) for this DirectX 12 GPU.

Higher clock rates are feasible if the GPU doesn't reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. In this way, we register a maximum of 1,785 MHz. Our The Witcher 3 test is run at an average speed of 1,736 MHz. Furthermore, the GPU can access fast GDDR6 graphics memory (4,096 MB).

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a normal level for this GPU. The RX Vega 6 GPU that's integrated into the processor is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution.

3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 Performance
12463 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
30251 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
8985 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
3765 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Radeon RX 5300M
14437 Points +12%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
13927 Points +8%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
13575 Points +5%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
13233 Points +2%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
12946 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
12585 Points -3%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
12447 Points -4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
8903 Points -31%
3DMark
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
66073 Points +19%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
64543 Points +16%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
57752 Points +4%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Radeon RX 5300M
55837 Points +1%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
55427 Points
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
48088 Points -13%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
40948 Points -26%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
37533 Points -32%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Radeon RX 5300M
10550 Points +8%
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
10209 Points +4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
9778 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
9480 Points -3%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
9428 Points -4%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
9311 Points -5%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
9239 Points -6%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
6651 Points -32%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
3773 Points +7%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
3568 Points +2%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
AMD Radeon RX 5300M
3539 Points +1%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
3515 Points
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
3488 Points -1%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
3475 Points -1%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
3381 Points -4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
2130 Points -39%

Gaming performance

The built-in hardware brings all the games in our database smoothly onto the screen. Usually, Full HD resolution and medium to high quality settings can be used, and more is possible in some cases.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
68.9 fps
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H
67.7 (56min) fps -2%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
67.2 fps -2%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
66 fps -4%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H
62.7 fps -9%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H
60 (48min) fps -13%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H
59.8 (50min) fps -13%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H
42.1 fps -39%
BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
96.5 fps +4%
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
95.2 fps +3%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
92.6 fps
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H
86.1 (3min) fps -7%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H
73.9 fps -20%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H
61.4 fps -34%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1920x1080 Highest Preset AA:T
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H
51 (39min) fps +13%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
47 fps +4%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
45 fps
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
44 fps -2%
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H
43 (35min) fps -4%
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R7 3750H
41 fps -9%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H
36 (24min) fps -20%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H
29 fps -36%
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 - 1920x1080 Maximum Settings AA:T2X Filmic SM
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H
51.7 (32min) fps +16%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H
47 (26min) fps +5%
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
45.4 fps +2%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
44.6 fps
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
43.3 fps -3%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H
29.8 fps -33%
Doom Eternal - 1920x1080 High Preset
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
68.1 fps +8%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
62.9 fps
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
62.6 fps 0%
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H
fps -100%
F1 2020 - 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset AA:T AF:16x
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
58 (48min - 67max) fps
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
57 (46min - 66max) fps -2%
Death Stranding - 1920x1080 Very High Preset
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
57.8 fps
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
56.5 fps -2%
Horizon Zero Dawn - 1920x1080 Favor Quality
Nexoc GH5 515IG
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H
45 fps +2%
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H
44 fps

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant even over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character embodied by the player is not moved during this whole period. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

0510152025303540Tooltip
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, R5 4600H, Toshiba KBG40ZNV512G: Ø37 (34-40)
Nexoc GH5 515IG GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, Samsung SSD 860 Evo 512GB: Ø34.1 (31-36)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05 GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-10300H, SK hynix BC511 HFM512GDHTNI-87A0B: Ø35.1 (30-38)
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, i5-9300H, KBG30ZMS128G: Ø35.8 (32-38)
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, R5 4600H, SK Hynix BC511 HFM512GDJTNI: Ø38.9 (36-41)
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR Radeon RX 5300M, R7 4800H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR: Ø38.5 (34-41)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, R5 3550H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8: Ø23 (21-25)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 251.9 213.5 195.4 92.6
The Witcher 3 (2015) 189.4 118.5 68.9 39.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 95 62 52 45
Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019) 162.9 65.5 39.9 26.6
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 (2019) 98.3 58.1 51.4 44.6
Doom Eternal (2020) 118.9 78.6 62.9
Gears Tactics (2020) 161.6 100.4 66.4 43.6
F1 2020 (2020) 185 104 83 58
Death Stranding (2020) 105.6 64.2 60.4 57.8
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020) 84 52 44 34

Emissions - Normal heat and noise development

Noise emissions

In idle usage, the two fans don't make much noise. They are often quiet and silence prevails. But they turn up under load. In this way, we register a maximum sound pressure level of 47 dB(A). The laptop is considerably quieter in our The Witcher 3 test at a level of 39 dB(A).

Noise Level

Idle
25 / 26 / 33 dB(A)
Load
41 / 47 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2044.346.143.536.339.82535.440.636.137.933.83142.346.745.743.547.24030.931.431.826.432.45034.334.634.719.632.26326.229.226.228.634.28021.920.521.616.323.210023.121.819.915.924.812521.919.115.815.324.316024.623.818.217.328.720026.925.420.22130.325024.423.218.1152931527.223.417.813.732.640027.522.817.91232.850027.722.816.612.133.363030.52514.811.335.380029.923.913.911.534.3100029.522.713.611.834.2125030.522.914.11135.416003123.115.211.436.2200031.122.612.511.836.325003220.712.612.537.4315028.219.112.412.335400028.518.713.112.934.7500026.116.713.614.633.5630023.915.514.114.732800018.114.514.31624.91000016.314.113.113.521.91250014.513.312.712.7181600014.613.711.811.915.7SPL4133.326.325.246.6N3.51.80.80.75.6median 27.2median 22.6median 14.1median 12.7median 32.8Delta4.53.32.325.1hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseHP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Nexoc GH5 515IG
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5300M
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
R5 3550H, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Noise
-12%
-15%
-8%
-18%
-15%
-20%
-7%
off / environment *
25
25
-0%
30.7
-23%
28.2
-13%
30
-20%
30
-20%
30
-20%
30.3
-21%
Idle Minimum *
25
25
-0%
30.7
-23%
28.2
-13%
31
-24%
30
-20%
31
-24%
30.3
-21%
Idle Average *
26
31
-19%
30.7
-18%
28.2
-8%
32
-23%
32
-23%
32
-23%
30.3
-17%
Idle Maximum *
33
33
-0%
30.7
7%
31.4
5%
35
-6%
34
-3%
40
-21%
31
6%
Load Average *
41
53
-29%
49.7
-21%
39.8
3%
49
-20%
46
-12%
48
-17%
39.3
4%
Witcher 3 ultra *
39
48
-23%
47
-21%
47
-21%
47
-21%
47
-21%
48
-23%
42.9
-10%
Load Maximum *
47
53
-13%
50.3
-7%
50.2
-7%
53
-13%
49
-4%
54
-15%
43.3
8%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) is run by the processor and graphics core at 2.8 GHz and 1,320 MHz, respectively. On battery power, the clock rates are 2.4 to 2.5 GHz (CPU) and 700 to 1,700 MHz (GPU). The stress test represents an extreme scenario that doesn't occur in everyday life. With this test we check whether the system remains stable even under full load.

The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
Stress test
Stress test
Full load - Top
Full load - Top
Full load - Bottom
Full load - Bottom

The laptop doesn't heat up excessively. We register temperatures in the upper 40-°C range (~104 °F) at several measuring points during the stress test. Moreover, heat development is slightly lower when performing our The Witcher 3 test. In everyday use, the temperatures are in the green range.

Max. Load
 42 °C
108 F
48 °C
118 F
48 °C
118 F
 
 31 °C
88 F
49 °C
120 F
49 °C
120 F
 
 27 °C
81 F
39 °C
102 F
39 °C
102 F
 
Maximum: 49 °C = 120 F
Average: 41.3 °C = 106 F
49 °C
120 F
44 °C
111 F
37 °C
99 F
41 °C
106 F
43 °C
109 F
30 °C
86 F
41 °C
106 F
37 °C
99 F
27 °C
81 F
Maximum: 49 °C = 120 F
Average: 38.8 °C = 102 F
Power Supply (max.)  50 °C = 122 F | Room Temperature 24 °C = 75 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 41.3 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 49 °C / 120 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 49 °C / 120 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.7 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 40.7 °C / 105 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 40 °C / 104 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-11.1 °C / -20 F).
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Nexoc GH5 515IG
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5300M
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
R5 3550H, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Heat
2%
4%
-2%
2%
0%
-5%
13%
Maximum Upper Side *
49
48
2%
43
12%
41.2
16%
49
-0%
49
-0%
51
-4%
41
16%
Maximum Bottom *
49
47
4%
50.6
-3%
40
18%
55
-12%
50
-2%
50
-2%
39.1
20%
Idle Upper Side *
29
28
3%
27.2
6%
34.6
-19%
25
14%
28
3%
30
-3%
26
10%
Idle Bottom *
28
28
-0%
27.5
2%
34.4
-23%
26
7%
28
-0%
31
-11%
26.5
5%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2036.3422537.935.13143.542.94026.429.85019.634.96328.625.48016.320.510015.926.412515.336.816017.346.72002150.7250155631513.757.14001261.850012.166.463011.365.780011.565.3100011.867.812501169.4160011.469.3200011.868250012.566.3315012.365.2400012.970.2500014.668630014.762.980001658.21000013.5581250012.752.71600011.947.5SPL25.279N0.744.4median 12.7median 62.9Delta28.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseHP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (79 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 17.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 51% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 40% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 61% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management

Energy consumption

The energy requirement is at a good level over the entire load range for the hardware installed here. In idle usage, we register maximum power consumption of 11 watts, and during our stress test, the value rises up to 142 watts. In gaming mode (The Witcher 3 test), the demand is lower at an average of 76 watts. Moreover, the power adapter's rated output is 150 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.3 / 0.3 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 2 / 6 / 11 Watt
Load midlight 77 / 142 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Nexoc GH5 515IG
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5300M
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
R5 3550H, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Power Consumption
-22%
-51%
-55%
-26%
-30%
-125%
3%
Idle Minimum *
2
3
-50%
5.1
-155%
7
-250%
4
-100%
5
-150%
11
-450%
1.9
5%
Idle Average *
6
7
-17%
8.2
-37%
9.9
-65%
7
-17%
8
-33%
14
-133%
7.2
-20%
Idle Maximum *
11
16
-45%
10.6
4%
12
-9%
12
-9%
13
-18%
25
-127%
9.6
13%
Load Average *
77
85
-10%
128
-66%
68.4
11%
95
-23%
69
10%
72
6%
74
4%
Witcher 3 ultra *
76
86
-13%
109
-43%
94.9
-25%
86
-13%
78
-3%
100
-32%
75
1%
Load Maximum *
142
134
6%
150
-6%
130.9
8%
135
5%
124
13%
163
-15%
124
13%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The battery life is excellent. Our WLAN test (accessing websites using a script) and video test (short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, Full HD) running in a loop) are completed by the 15.6-incher after 9:03 h and 10:51 h, respectively.

The battery has a capacity of 52.5 Wh.
The battery has a capacity of 52.5 Wh.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
19h 21min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 84)
9h 03min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
10h 51min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 00min
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 52.5 Wh
Nexoc GH5 515IG
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 48.96 Wh
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i 15IMH05
i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 45 Wh
Asus TUF FX505DT-EB73
R7 3750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 48 Wh
Dell G5 15 5590-PCNJJ
i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 60 Wh
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R5FT
R5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, 57.48 Wh
MSI Bravo 15 A4DCR
R7 4800H, Radeon RX 5300M, 51 Wh
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0002ng
R5 3550H, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 52.5 Wh
Battery Runtime
-18%
-6%
-21%
27%
1%
-42%
-7%
Reader / Idle
1161
893
-23%
744
-36%
466
-60%
867
-25%
828
-29%
418
-64%
H.264
651
388
-40%
435
-33%
WiFi v1.3
543
384
-29%
379
-30%
285
-48%
482
-11%
520
-4%
268
-51%
505
-7%
Load
60
73
22%
106
77%
87
45%
131
118%
82
37%
53
-12%

Pros

+ matte IPS display
+ good performance
+ NVMe SSD
+ free SATA slot
+ keyboard backlighting
+ very good battery life

Cons

- dim display
- unstable case
- only a one-year warranty
- slow memory card reader

Verdict

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng. Review device provided by HP Germany.
The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng. Review device provided by HP Germany.

At a price slightly below 800 Euros (~$947), the Pavilion 15-ec1206ng belongs to the category of budget gaming laptops. The device does what it should do: It brings every modern game smoothly onto the screen. However, the highest resolutions and quality settings shouldn't be expected from the built-in hardware combination consisting of the Ryzen 5 4600H APU and the GeForce GTX 1650 GPU.

With the Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng, HP delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop at an attractive price.

In spite of the high computing power, you don't have to give up long battery life. With one battery charge, the HP laptop reaches practical runtimes of 9 to 11 hours - many office laptops can't achieve this. In combination with the decent keyboard (backlit), the laptop also cuts a passable figure as a mobile typing and web-surfing device.

A 512 GB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) ensures a fast system. Should the storage space run out, the SSD can be replaced, and/or a 2.5-inch storage drive can be installed in the laptop. The SATA slot and mounting frame are available. Since the device doesn't have a maintenance hatch, the case would have to be opened for the installation.

The Full HD IPS display offers stable viewing angles, a matte surface, good contrast, and very decent color reproduction. However, the maximum brightness is too low. There's also still room for improvement in terms of color-space coverage.

HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng - 08/25/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
74 / 98 → 75%
Keyboard
82%
Pointing Device
85%
Connectivity
49 / 80 → 62%
Weight
63 / 10-66 → 94%
Battery
87 / 95 → 91%
Display
84%
Games Performance
85%
Application Performance
90%
Temperature
84 / 95 → 88%
Noise
82 / 90 → 91%
Audio
74%
Camera
42 / 85 → 49%
Average
75%
81%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2020-08-28 (Update: 2020-08-28)