Specifications:
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Specifications and features![]() | |
| Product Code | C78E8AT![]() |
| Operating system | |
| Preinstalled (Windows) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Windows 11 Home | |
| Note: | |
| HP recommends Windows 11 Pro for Business. | |
| Preinstalled (other) | FreeDOS |
| Processors | |
| Intel Core 7-150U | Up to 5.4 GHz Performance-core Max Turbo frequency |
| 12 MB L3 cache, 10 cores, and 12 threads | |
| Intel Core 5-120U | Up to 5.0 GHz Performance-core Max Turbo frequency |
| 12 MB L3 cache, 10 cores, and 12 threads | |
| Intel Core 3 -100U | Up to 4.7 GHz Performance-core Max Turbo frequency |
| 10 MB L3 cache, 6 cores, and 8 threads | |
| Memory | |
| Standard | (2) SODIMM slots (not accessible or upgradeable) |
| System runs at 3200 MT/s | |
| Dual Channel Memory support | |
| Configurations | 16 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 MT/s RAM |
| 16 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 MT/s RAM | |
| 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 MT/s RAM | |
| 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 MT/s RAM | |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Integrated | Intel Graphics |
| Note: | |
| View Ultra High Definition images with Ultra High-definition (UHD) content. | |
| Display | |
| Nontouchscreen display panel options | 39.6 cm (15.6 in) diagonal, FHD, UWVA, eDP, IPS, antiglare, narrow bezel, 300 nits, 45% NTSC (1920 x 1080) |
| 39.6 cm (15.6 in) diagonal, FHD, SVA, eDP, IPS, antiglare, narrow bezel, 250 nits, 45% NTSC (1920 x 1080) | |
| 39.6 cm (15.6 in) diagonal, HD, SVA, eDP, antiglare, narrow bezel, 250 nits, 45% NTSC (1366 x 768) | |
| HDMI port support | Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 external resolution at 60 Hz |
| Storage/drives | |
| Primary Solid-State Drive (SSD) options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| 512 GB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | |
| 256 GB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | |
| Networking/communication | |
| Wireless LAN (WLAN) options | Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card 2230 non-vPro |
| Realtek M.2 2230 8852BE-VT Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless card | |
| Note: | |
| Wi-Fi 6 is backwards compatible with prior 802.11 specs. | |
| You require a wireless access point and internet service. Limited public wireless access points are available. The specifications for the 802.11 WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it might affect the ability of the notebook to communicate with other 802.11 WLAN devices. | |
| Native Miracast support | Compatible with Miracast certified devices (for Windows 11) |
| Ports | |
| Ports | (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1.0 Type-A ports , 5 Gbps signaling rate |
| (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 Type-C charging port , 10 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, data transfer, HDMI 1.4 output, HP Sleep & Charge) | |
| (1) Headphone/microphone combo jack | |
| (1) HDMI v1.4b | |
| (1) Power connector | |
| Audio/multimedia | |
| Audio | (2) Integrated stereo speakers |
| Integrated dual array microphone | |
| Speaker | 2 Watt/4 ohm (per speaker) |
| Camera | 1080p FHD Camera with temporal noise reduction |
| 720p HD Camera with temporal noise reduction | |
| Keyboard/pointing device/function keys | |
| Keyboard | Full size, textured island-style keyboard with Copilot keyboard |
| Optional backlight keys and spill-resistance | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad with multitouch gesture support |
| Function keys | F1: Open How to get help in Windows 11 webpage |
| F2: Brightness down | |
| F3: Brightness up | |
| F4: Display switching | |
| F5: Blank | |
| F6: Mute | |
| F7: Volume down | |
| F8: Volume up | |
| F9: Previous | |
| F10: Play or Pause | |
| F11: Next | |
| F12: Airplane mode | |
| Hidden function keys: | |
| Fn + R: Break | |
| Fn + S: System requests | |
| Fn + C: Scroll lock | |
| Software/security | |
| Software | Microsoft Office OPK |
| WPS Office CMIT | |
| Dropbox Promotion | |
| sMedio True DVD for HP | |
| Adobe offer | |
| HP Documentation | |
| HP Privacy Settings | |
| HP Support Assistant | |
| HP Connection Optimizer | |
| HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows | |
| Touchpoint Customizer for Consumer | |
| HP Setup Integrated OOBE | |
| Booking URL | |
| Agoda URL | |
| HP Smart | |
| HSA Telemetry for Consumer | |
| Manageability features | HP System Event Utility |
| Security management | McAfee |
| Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | TPM 2.0 Embedded Security chip |
| HP BIOS Recovery | |
| Power | |
| Power adapter | HP Smart 65 W USB Type-C adapter |
| HP Smart 65 W External AC power adapter | |
| HP Smart 65 W EM External AC power adapter | |
| HP Smart 45 W External AC power adapter | |
| Note: | |
| Availability might vary by country/region. | |
| Primary battery | HP Long Life 3-cell, 41 Wh Li-ion polymer |
| Note: | |
| Actual battery Watt-hours (Wh) varies from design capacity. Battery capacity naturally decreases with shelf life, time, usage, environment, temperature, system configuration (apps, features, power management settings, wireless), and other factors. | |
| Note: | |
| Battery is internal and not replaceable. Serviceable by warranty. | |
| HP Fast Charge Technology (50% in 30 minutes) | |
| Note: | |
| Recharges up to 50% within 45 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode when used with the power adapter provided with the notebook. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging speed returns to normal. Charging time might vary +/-10% due to system tolerance. | |
| Power cord | 1.0 m (3.28 ft) power cord |
| Physical specifications | |
| Weight | Starting at 1.59 kg(3.5 lb) |
| Note: | |
| Weight varies by configuration and components. | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 35.98 x 23.6 x 1.85 cm (14.17 x 9.29 x 0.73 in) (front) |
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