HP Pavilion 15
Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.
It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 16 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 16 GB maximum
- How sure
- 208 of 209 reports show this layout
Worked out from 209 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 10 Nov 2026.
It takes a SATA SSD.
None of the 396 machines in the reports runs an NVMe drive, and they have a SATA controller, so the drive is SATA. Laptops with SATA drives take either a 2.5-inch drive or, in thin models, a small mSATA or M.2 SATA card. Check the drive you have before you order.
- Drive type
- SATA
- NVMe
- Not seen in 396 machines
From 396 PCI device reports. Sources and method. Updated 10 Nov 2026.
Illustration Batteries in these laptops report 33 Wh, 41 Wh or 48 Wh.
That is the design capacity the batteries themselves report, and the label can read 1 to 3 Wh higher. The pack size depends on the configuration, so check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
- Capacity
- 33 Wh, 41 Wh or 48 Wh
From 190 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 10 Nov 2026.
Illustration Match the label on your charger.
We don't have this model's charger rating yet. The label on your charger shows it: the output line gives volts and amps, and volts times amps is the watts (19.5 V at 3.33 A is 65 W). Buy one with the same plug, the same voltage and at least as many watts.
- Rated output
- On your charger's label
How to read a charger label. Sources and method. Updated 10 Nov 2026.
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the HP Pavilion 15?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the HP Pavilion 15 use?
DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).
How much RAM can the HP Pavilion 15 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.
What SSD does the HP Pavilion 15 take?
It takes a SATA SSD. None of the 396 machines in the reports runs an NVMe drive, and they have a SATA controller, so the drive is SATA. Laptops with SATA drives take either a 2.5-inch drive or, in thin models, a small mSATA or M.2 SATA card. Check the drive you have before you order.
What battery does the HP Pavilion 15 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 33 Wh, 41 Wh or 48 Wh. Check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
Is this my laptop?
Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Pavilion 15.