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HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10750H 2,6GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 300 nits 72% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 1000GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca
| Reference / Part Number | 12C21UA |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Country of origin | China |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Panel type | IPS |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display bezel technology | Micro-Edge |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 39,6 cm |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 72 % |
| Display response rise/fall | 7 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
Processor
| Processor family | 10th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-10750H |
| Processor frequency | 2,6 GHz |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Comet Lake |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM470 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2933 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots (available) | 2 |
| ECC | No |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1000 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1000 GB |
| SSD interface | NVMe |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x9BC4 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
Audio
| Audio system | Bang & Olufsen |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Bluetooth | Yes |
|---|---|
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0a |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
|---|---|
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Pre-installed software | Netflix |
| Trial software | McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft Office 365 |
| Bundled software | Dropbox |
Processor special features
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 201837 |
Brand-specific features
| HP Audio Boost | Yes |
|---|---|
| HP Audio Boost generation | Gen 2 |
| HP speaker type | HP Dual Speakers |
| HP Smart AC Adapter | Yes |
| HP Imagepad | Yes |
| HP front camera | HP Wide Vision HD |
| HP segment | Home |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 70,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Fast charging time (50%) | 45 min |
| Battery weight | 270 g |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,36 kg |
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| Width | 357,9 mm |
| Depth | 239,7 mm |
| Height | 22,5 mm |
Packaging data
| Package width | 69 mm |
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| Package depth | 520 mm |
| Package height | 305 mm |
| Package weight | 3,65 kg |
Technical details
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver,ENERGY STAR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 300 nits 72% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-10750H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots.
Which operating system does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca weigh?
It weighs 2,36 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the HP OMEN 15 15-ek0018ca released?
Its release date is March 2020, 6 years ago.