HP 15-dy2021nr review
HP 15-dy2021nr — from 2020, 1.7 kg, performance 42.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
Performance scores
A 2020 HP 15 with maxed-out RAM and integrated graphics, fairly priced
The HP 15-dy2021nr (2020) pairs an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 1135G7 with 64 GB of RAM and lands at $402, above the general-laptop median of about $248. Its one genuine strength is memory (64 GB, 100% above the category median, "pro" level); the honest constraint is integrated-only graphics, which limits creative and gaming use.
64 GB of RAM is the headline
The i5 1135G7 is a capable 11th-gen quad-core processor for everyday multitasking, and 64 GB of RAM at a "pro" level is genuine headroom for memory-bound workflows — large browser sessions, light developer tooling, big spreadsheets. Few general-purpose laptops at this price match the memory.
Integrated graphics are the ceiling
The weak spot by level is graphics performance: there is no discrete GPU, so this is a machine for everyday media and office work, not for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative tasks. The strong memory and CPU are wasted on anyone who needs GPU power, so the value proposition depends on the workload.
Depreciation typical of a 2020 model
From a base near $900, the laptop has depreciated to $402 at roughly 10.4% per year, with a projected value around $323 in two years — a typical curve for a budget general-purpose 15-inch of its generation.
Pricier and cheaper 15-inch peers nearby
A pricier option is the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15AMN7 ($447); cheaper alternatives include the HP 17-cn0023dx ($366) and HP 255 G8 ($345). The HP 17-c3000 ($422) sits at a similar price for a larger-screen alternative.
Bottom line
The HP 15-dy2021nr is a fair pick for a memory-bound office user or light developer on a budget, where 64 GB of RAM is the main draw. Graphics are an honest constraint — buyers who need any GPU headroom for creative work or gaming should look at a dGPU-equipped alternative, since the iGPU-only config is the one real ceiling.
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memory capacity is higher than typical general laptop class (+100%) (professional).
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Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 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).
15-dy2021nr: verdict
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