
Black Friday €469 HP 15-fd1016nf thin and light Silver, cheap laptop PC Windows 11 Ultrabook 15″ Intel Core 5 120U fast Wi-Fi 6 USB-C webcam shutter
Our opinion on the HP 15-fd1016nf
Well suited to everyday use, the thin and light laptop PC HP 15-fd1012nf Windows 11 benefits from the latest generation Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity in addition to Wi-Fi 6 and fast USB-C. Equipped with fast 512 GB SSD storage, this responsive Ultrabook is based on 16 GB of RAM as well as an Intel Core 5 120U Raptor Lake Refresh hybrid processor with Iris Xe graphics module. This sleek silver laptop also features a 15-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display.
Features of the HP 15-fd1016nf
| Screen(s) | 15.6” Full HD LED IPS 45% NTSC thin edges 300cd/m² (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U Raptor Lake Refresh (10 cores: 2P 1.4 GHz / 8E 0.9 GHz, TDP 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz, 2 slots (occupied) |
| Graphics card | Intel Iris Xe integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4, 2242) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 1.4b |
| Network | 6-axis Wi-Fi (2×2, Realtek), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Backlit keyboard | – |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Polymer 3 cells 41Whr (45W adapter) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.59 Kg / 359.8 x 236 x 18.6mm |
The HP 15-fd1016nf faces the competition
The HP 15-fd1016nf is currently showing in promotion at the house of Darty and the Fnac. It positions itself as one of the cheapest in its category to benefit from such a high-performance and recent processor, a webcam shutter, the latest generation Bluetooth 5.4 as well as Windows included.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the HP 15-fd1016nf
Rechargeable by approximately 50% in 45 minutes, this laptop PC has a sober and elegant appearance thanks to its thin and light Natural Silver design.
In terms of connectivity, this laptop is well equipped since it offers 3 USBs, including 1 fast USB-C, which are practical for connecting peripherals, an audio port, the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 ax and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, without forgetting an HDMI video output with which it can easily be connected to a TV or monitor in particular.

It is reassuring for privacy that the webcam comes with a privacy shutter to hide it when not in use.
Especially since you can also easily mute the microphone by simply pressing a dedicated button.
Well suited to videos thanks to its 16:9 format, the Full HD screen benefits from significant vertical and horizontal viewing angles provided by its IPS technology.
Unsurprisingly given the positioning of this Ultrabook, it is not high-end. Therefore, the colorimetry is standard.
Thanks to its anti-reflective coating, the screen is in any case more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors).
Performance, autonomy of the HP 15-fd1016nf
The HP 15-fd1016nf is a thin and light 15-inch laptop designed for everyday use.
In fact, it is driven by a low-consumption Intel Core 5 120U processor. Raptor Lake Refresh which integrates the Iris Xe graphics module as well as 10 hybrid cores. And it is supported by a good amount of 16 GB RAM to deliver good performance in everyday use.
In practice this Ultrabook is suitable for surfing the web, office work, multitasking, watching photos and videos including streaming but also playing light games. In short, all tasks that do not require processor power.
We can even consider occasional light multimedia processing taking advantage of multi-cores and RAM, such as small photo edits or video conversions.
Thanks to its high speed, the silent, energy-efficient SSD contributes to good overall fluidity/responsiveness, including for processing. Starts/stops and launches of applications are fast, as is the arrival on the online game cards.
In terms of capacity, the SSD offers 512 GB, which is expected on this type of machine knowing that many – clearly – more expensive configurations are also satisfied with this type of space.
If, however, more capacity is needed, you can simply connect an external storage unit. To maximize transfer speed, we should preferably opt for a USB 3.2 Type-C device, or failing that USB 3.0 rather than USB 2.0.
As for autonomy, count on around 6 hours of battery operation in light use for this mobile computer which is also as easy to transport as an Ultrabook thanks to its controlled weight and finesse.




