HP Pavilion 15-CC152OD review
HP Pavilion 15-CC152OD — from 2017, 2.6 kg, performance 26.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1366x768 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8250U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
Performance scores
HP Pavilion 15-CC152OD — quad-core Kaby Lake, integrated graphics only
The Pavilion 15-CC152OD is a 2017 consumer 15-inch built on Intel's eighth-generation Core i5 8250U — the generation that brought four cores to the U-series — with 32GB of RAM in this configuration. At $243 it sits essentially at the general-laptop median of $248. The profile: graphics 0 (integrated UHD 620 only), reliability 23 (low, −57.4% versus class), mobility 22 (low) — a memory-rich office machine with no GPU story.
The 8250U and 32GB combination
Four cores and eight threads were a genuine leap for thin laptops in 2017, and the 32GB of RAM — far beyond what this Pavilion shipped with originally — removes memory as a bottleneck entirely. The combination is well-suited to browser-heavy office work, many concurrent applications, and light development. The CPU generation remains serviceable for everyday productivity a decade on.
Where it stops
Graphics 0 rules out gaming and GPU-accelerated creative work: the UHD 620 handles display output and video playback, nothing more. Reliability 23 against a 54 median is the age caveat — an eight-year-old consumer chassis with an advanced service life. Mobility 22 reflects a 2 kg machine with an aged battery. The honest role is a desk-side office terminal with unusually good memory.
Price trajectory
From an original $900 to $243 today at 8.54% per year, with a further projection to $204 (a 16.36% drop) over two years. The curve continues to grind down; buyers at this price are paying for the RAM and the four cores, not for longevity.
Where it sits against peers
Pricier neighbors are the Chromebook 15-de0523dx ($256) and Lenovo V330-15IKB ($263); cheaper options are the B-class HP 15 da1xxx ($219) and Lenovo V110-17IKB ($212). Sideways sit the Inspiron 15 5570 ($248) and HP 17-y020nd ($246). The band is crowded with iGPU-only machines; the 32GB configuration is this listing's clearest differentiator.
Bottom line
A mid-2017 office machine whose upgraded 32GB memory outclasses its class, held back by integrated graphics, an aging chassis and modest mobility. Fairly priced for what it is — a memory-rich productivity terminal; buyers wanting any GPU capability need a different machine.
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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reliability is lower than typical general laptop class (+57.4%) (low tier).
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mobility is lower than typical general laptop class (+56%) (low tier).
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Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 50) ↔ overall performance (median 43.1).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.3).
Pavilion 15-CC152OD: verdict
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