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HP

HP Laptop 15-FD i3-N305 16GB 256GB 15.6" FHD Silver

SKU CH-34Y2-XZS03

A 15.6-inch Full HD laptop with an 8-core Intel i3-N305, 16GB DDR4 memory, 256GB NVMe storage, Windows 11 Home and lifetime Microsoft Office

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home
  • Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i3-N305 with 8 cores handles everyday multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open without slowdown
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Home in seconds
  • 6 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 display shows crisp text and video
  • Lifetime Microsoft Office licence included for documents and spreadsheets

Everyday laptop for home and study

The HP 15-FD pairs a 13th Gen Intel Core i3-N305 processor with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home and a lifetime Microsoft Office licence are pre-installed. The 15.6 inch Full HD display runs at 60Hz and is non-touch. Silver chassis weighs 3.5lb and measures 14.15 x 9.25 x .90 inches.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 45W AC adapter and 40 WHr 3-cell battery limit continuous high-load operation. Under prolonged multi-core tasks the 8-core processor will throttle to stay within its thermal envelope. Integrated UHD graphics share system memory, so extended rendering or video export reduces bandwidth available to the CPU. Fan noise increases as the slim chassis dissipates heat.

Connectivity and storage limits

Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0 provide wireless links. Wired expansion uses one USB-C 3.2 port, two USB-A 3.0 ports and one HDMI 1.4 output. The single 256GB NVMe drive offers no internal redundancy and cannot be supplemented by an optical drive. External storage or cloud sync becomes necessary once the onboard capacity fills.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $462.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product colorSilver
Design styleStandard
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useHome / Personal
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Power
Power adapter45-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack3-cell Lithium Ion
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
KeyboardStandard

Questions about this item

How hot or noisy does the 13th Gen Intel Core i3-N305 get when the laptop runs all day on the 45 W power supply?

The 8-core processor has a 15 W base power and can boost to 3.8 GHz, so sustained loads stay within the 45 W adapter capacity; fan noise is typical for a thin 15.6" chassis.

Which peripherals do I already need to connect to the single HDMI 1.4 port and the USB 3.2 Type-C port?

You need an external monitor with an HDMI cable for video out, and any USB-C device such as a hub, drive or dock for the Type-C port.

Will my older USB-A 3.0 keyboard and mouse work directly with the two USB-A 3.0 ports?

Yes, both USB-A 3.0 ports are backward compatible, so legacy USB-A keyboards, mice and flash drives plug in and work immediately.

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