HP Pavilion DV7 - Intel Core i7

Overview

HP Pavilion 15 - 2021

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Price: $519

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

14
Average:

6
Bad:

1

Pros:

Very solid performance from both CPU and GPU, stylish brushed aluminium looks, 2 x 1 TB hard drives, Beats Audio.
Strong quad-core performance, Switchable graphics provide strong 3D performance and help increased battery life, Sleek and strong aluminum chassis, Beats Audio delivers outstanding sound, Two-year warranty.
Large screen, Outstanding battery life.

Cons:

Screen not Full HD, keyboard not backlit, Bluray tray a bit flimsy.
The HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl supplies quad-core performance, switchable graphics, booming audio, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a fair price, making it the affordable media center laptop to beat.

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Last revision on November 12, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Very solid performance from both CPU and GPU, stylish brushed aluminium looks, 2 x 1 TB hard drives, Beats Audio
Strong quad-core performance, Switchable graphics provide strong 3D performance and help increased battery life, Sleek and strong aluminum chassis, Beats Audio delivers outstanding sound, Two-year warranty
Large screen, Outstanding battery life
Great performance in 3D gaming, Switchable graphics helped boost battery life to over 9 hours, USB 3,0 and Bluetooth, WiDi, Sleek metallic design, Beats Audio emphasizes bass makes in-ear music and movies sound great
Quad-core Core i7 CPU. 1 GB discrete graphics card. Gorgeous design
Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia graphics. 17.3-inch screen is good for entertainment and productivity. Blu-ray drive. Impressive audio from 2.1 integrated speakers. Decent battery life for hulking desktop replacement
Fast Performance From Core i7 Processor, 6GB Of DDR3 Memory, BluRay Compatible Drive
Fast Core i7 processor; generous RAM and hard drive; 17.3-inch screen
Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia graphics turn in screaming performance. Games, movies, and Windows 7 look stellar on the huge 17.3-inch display. Can read Blu-ray discs. Impressive audio for integrated speaker set. Decent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Screen not Full HD, keyboard not backlit, Bluray tray a bit flimsy
The HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl supplies quad-core performance, switchable graphics, booming audio, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a fair price, making it the affordable media center laptop to beat
Not good for gaming, Display resolution too small for 1080p, No USB 3,0 ports
No Blu-ray, No True 1080p HD resolution
Multi-touch touchpad issues. No backlit keyboard option. No Blu-ray
Core i5-based laptops are cheaper and offer competitive performance on many applications. Screen resolution falls short of 1080p. Glossy touchpad doesn't provide best feel. Only upgrade from last quarter's dv7 model is a meager bump to the hard dr
Display Can't Handle 1080p Video, Mediocre Graphics Processor
Lack of 1080p or Blu-ray limits home theater appeal; gaming performance is middling
Screen resolution falls short of 1080p. Glossy touchpad doesn't provide best feel

Expert reviews and ratings

The HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl supplies quad-core performance, switchable graphics, booming audio, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a fair price, making it the affordable media center laptop to beat. ...

By PC Mag on October 31, 2011

The HP Pavilion dv7-6195us measures 16.4 x 10.8 x 1.4-inches and weighs 6.7-pounds, which is quite large in physical size, but not heavier than other laptops of the same or even smaller size. Surprisingly, this model has quite a lightweight feel...

By TechReviewSource on October 24, 2011

The Pavilion dv7 should appeal to those of you who want a fast desktop replacement that can be used for just about any computing task, including gaming. It doesn't have a great screen, and its keyboard is flimsy, but its configuration is up there...

By Good Gear Guide on August 13, 2011

Not perfect, but it does have great speakers, a good display and plenty of power under the hood...

By PC Pro on October 08, 2010

By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaOne of the great paradoxes of modern day computing is that desktop computers continue to get smaller and more energy efficient while notebook computers have increased in screen-size, features and capabilities. At the top of...

By Canadian Reviewer on August 25, 2010

The 17.3-inch HP Pavilion dv7-4050ea laptop offers a swell design and decent performance. It's a shame about its terrible battery life, but, all things considered, this is a decent...

By CNET UK on August 18, 2010

As one of the world's biggest brands, HP's laptop range is comprehensive. Its consumer Pavilion line comprises high-quality home laptops at a variety of prices, with the Pavilion dv7-3020ea being the most powerful product to date.The quad-core...

By TechRadar on April 30, 2010

If you want the latest in technology for gaming and multimedia apps, the Pavilion dv7-3180us makes a very good choice at a competitive price. It's has all the power you need for graphics-intensive applications, and can handle everyday apps with...

By Electronicsme on April 21, 2010

Spending $2299 for a 17.3-inch notebook seems steep, but HP is promising good hardware specifications on the dv7. The system features a 2.66 Ghz Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GT 230M graphics card with 1GB memory, and 1TB of...

By Smarthouse on March 17, 2010

A classy, powerful laptop with a Blu-ray player and a large screen, it's let down by the poor backlight which results in dull colours....

By Expert Reviews on January 23, 2010

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