Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U / i7-8565U (8th Gen, 4 cores, 8 threads, base 1.8 GHz up to 4.0 GHz max turbo)
Memory/RAM: 16GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM
Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display: 15.6-inch diagonal 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 pixels) IPS eDP BrightView WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass with active pen support
Graphics: Dual graphics setup featuring Intel UHD Graphics 620 + NVIDIA GeForce MX150 with 2GB dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Compatible
Wireless Connectivity: Intel Wireless-AC 8265 / 9260 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) + Bluetooth 5.0
Ports & Interfaces:
2 × Thunderbolt 3 with USB Type-C (40Gbps signaling rate, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Sleep and Charge)
1 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge)
1 × HDMI 2.0
1 × MicroSD media card reader
1 × Headphone/microphone combo jack
Camera: HP TrueVision FHD IR Camera with integrated dual array digital microphones (supports Windows Hello facial recognition)
Audio: Quad speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen with HP Audio Boost
Keyboard & Input: Full-size island-style backlit keyboard with numeric keypad; Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support; Active Stylus Pen included
Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, Fingerprint Reader, IR camera for facial login
Battery & Power: 6-cell, 84 Wh Li-ion polymer battery powered by a 90W AC power adapter
Dimensions & Weight: 35.9 × 25.0 × 1.93 cm (14.13 × 9.84 × 0.76 in); Starting at approximately 2.14 kg (4.7 lbs) housed in a CNC-machined aluminum "gem-cut" chassis with distinct aesthetic accents
Description
Leap to Quad-Core Efficiency: Upgraded with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, doubling the core count of previous generations to deliver a substantial performance boost for heavy multitasking, data processing, and creative workflows.
Dedicated NVIDIA MX150 Graphics: Pairs integrated Intel graphics with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (2GB GDDR5 VRAM), giving you accelerated muscle for photo editing suites (like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom), vector illustration, and media rendering.
Gorgeous 4K Multi-Touch 360° Canvas: Features an expansive 15.6-inch ultra-HD 4K touchscreen mounted on a robust 360-degree hinge, letting you fluidly transform the device between laptop, stand, tent, and tablet modes.
Elevated Gem-Cut Craftsmanship: Sculpted from a durable CNC-machined aluminum chassis featuring angular gem-cut styling, housing quad Bang & Olufsen speakers, a fingerprint reader, and an IR camera for secure biometric logins.
Robust Enterprise & Creator I/O: Packed with high-speed versatility including dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, traditional USB-A, an HDMI output, and a micro-SD reader to fit effortlessly into professional desk setups or on-the-go media environments.
Are you comparing this generation directly against the 7th Gen model or looking at how its 4K performance handles specific creative software workloads?
