Intel NUC X15vsHP Pavilion Plus 16

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Intel
Intel NUC X15
NUC X15

Quick Stats

The Intel NUC X15 delivers impressive performance, outperforming PCs with high-end processors and graphics cards.
The Intel NUC X15's sturdy metal build provides premium quality despite its thin and portable design flaws slightly.
The display is the Intel NUC X15's standout feature, offering crisp visuals and immersive multimedia experiences.
The Intel NUC X15 boasts impressive features, including a powerful processor and robust performance overall.
HP
HP Pavilion Plus 16
Pavilion Plus 16

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Plus 16 delivers top-notch performance with its Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphic card.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 features a robust and sturdy build quality with an all-metal body.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16's impressive display with high brightness and anti-glare panel is a standout feature.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 boasts impressive features, including Intel Core i7-13700H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Intel NUC X15
#552
HP Pavilion Plus 16
Winner
#550
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Intel NUC X15
#603
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#620
Display
Intel NUC X15
#726
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#429
Winner
Performance
Intel NUC X15
#343
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#229
Winner
Build
Intel NUC X15
#678
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#651
Winner
Features
Intel NUC X15
#469
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#756

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Intel Intel NUC X15
HP HP Pavilion Plus 16
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 2048GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W, 6GB)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Intel NUC X15

Strengths

This machine easily kicks my pc around with a 3700 x and a 1080 ti - mighty impressive especially in a machine this thin and light.
The speakers on the laptop are not too bad, they're actually pretty decent with a decent amount of clarity and even a little bit of bass.
The battery life is kind of average given the size of it, but my main laptop with a 9750h gets about half that time with half the capacity.
The charging time is reasonable at about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
The performance is impressive, especially in a machine this thin and light.
Intel's Quick Sync wasn't far behind NVENC on the RTX 3070 for encoding times.
The keyboard, although subpar, can be overlooked if you just want to get a good gaming laptop.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

HP Pavilion Plus 16

Strengths

The laptop has a very high, brightly lit display (400 nit) with 120Hz variable refresh rate.
It comes with Intel Core i7 13700H processor and Nvidia RTX GeForce 3050 graphic card.
The all-metal body is durable and premium-looking.
The camera is extremely good with 5MP resolution and very sharp image quality.

Weaknesses

The trackpad is clicky, horrible, and looks like a cheap laptop's trackpad.
Sound is distorted and loud due to the Bang & Olufsen speakers.
There are some basic errors in the audio control, including no option to reset equalizer.
The laptop is bulky and big compared to other laptops of similar spec
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Intel NUC X15

The Intel NUC X15 is a slim yet powerful gaming laptop that boasts impressive performance despite its compact size. With a starting price of around $9000, this device is positioned to compete with other high-end gaming laptops on the market. While it excels in areas such as processing power and display quality, some aspects like keyboard and webcam functionality fall short of expectations. In this review, we'll delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the Intel NUC X15, examining its performance, features, and overall value proposition.

HP Pavilion Plus 16

The HP Pavilion Plus 16 is a sleek and powerful laptop that boasts an all-metal body, Intel Core i7 13700H processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. Its 16-inch display features a 400-nit brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB color gamut. However, the trackpad is marred by a clicky and unresponsive design, which may be a fault in my unit but still raises concerns about overall quality.

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