It can be a difficult decision to know where to even start when you are looking for a mid-range standard-sized 15.6-inch model laptop as the market is full of great and not-so-great options. One of the reasons the HP 15-ay110na is going to be high on many consumers lists is because HP has done a great job over the years of consistently releasing top-quality laptops in this category and the model we are reviewing today seems to be yet another one. Below we will review some of the benefits and downsides this laptop has to offer and see just how well it stacks up.
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Specs
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB of RAM
Storage: 1 TB SATA
Screen: 15.6 Inch
OS: Windows 10
Benefits
There are plenty of more compact options on the market which are great for users who want something light and easy to take on the go, but a small-sized laptop is ideal for everybody especially those who need to get some serious work done as well. The HP 15-ay110na scores well for a full sized laptop in both battery life and weight making it a great option for on the go users that need some performance when travelling. The battery will give you up to 8 hours of life on a single charge and it weighs just 2 Kg so that it isn’t a burden to take on long road trips.
We already mentioned how smaller more compact options fail to meet the performance needs of higher-end users and this is an area that this HP does quite well in. It includes the Intel Core i5 processor which is just a small step down from Intel’s highest performing processor so still packs plenty of power into a more affordable processor. This along with 8 GB of memory gives this machine enough power to run demanding applications as well as handle multi-tasking between multiple programs at once.
Downsides
The HP 15-ay110na fails to address a common issue among laptops in this price range and that is what if you want to do some serious gaming as well once the workday is done? With just a basic integrated graphics card the newer games will have to play with display settings turned down if they can be played at all.
HP has done a nice job of keeping this model light enough to make on-the-go users happy but one way they could have made it even better and slimmed it down at the same time is by removing the optical drive. For many that have moved on from this outdated technology, it is just unneeded bulk in an otherwise great design.
Verdict
The HP 15-ay110na is a great everyday laptop for students, business users, or just at home users who need a little bit of performance and a laptop that can be taken on the go when needed. Beyond the lack of a higher-end graphics card for high end gaming, this laptop has everything a typical user could want all for an affordable mid-range price.
