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HP Reveals the Pavilion Aero, Its Lightest Laptop Yet
The 13-inch laptop weighs less than 1 kilogram and will be available this July
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 30, 2021 04:32PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming HP's newest laptop also will be its lightest one ever, and you'll be able to pick one up soon. Starting at just $749, the under 1 kilogram (less than 2.2 pounds) HP Pavilion Aero 13 looks to be the company's lightest consumer laptop yet, and features the first full magnesium-aluminum chassis for the line. It comes readily compatible with Windows 11 and will be available on the official website starting in July, with a wider release to select US retailers planned for this fall. HP Development Company The Pavilion Aero 13 is the first Pavilion laptop with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, which provides a 13-inch display without affecting the hardware's dimensions. This screen also uses a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing a 10% increase in vertical viewing space compared to a standard 16:9 display. It has a resolution of 2.5k. This is all bolstered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U mobile processor, which improves responsiveness while working, browsing, or watching movies. "The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is an AMD-exclusive, powered by our highly-efficient AMD 'Zen 3' core architecture to deliver impressive performance and battery life," said Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager of the AMD's Client business unit, in HP's press release. HP Development Company. "Furthering our commitment to delivering premium, no-compromise solutions, we have collaborated with HP to enable their lightest laptop yet for productivity and entertainment at home or on-the-go." The HP Pavilion Aero 13 will be available in Pale Rose Gold, Warm Gold, Ceramic White, and Natural Silver. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which Phone is Right for You? iPhone 14: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News Latest Windows 10 Drivers (October 21, 2022) The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 iPhone 13: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: A Lightweight Laptop Option MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: What's the Difference? Which Microsoft Surface Is Best for You? Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review: The Best Yet Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review: A New CPU Changes the Game The 4 Best HP Laptops, Tested by Experts The 6 Best 17-Inch and Larger Laptops of 2022 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023: Announcements, News, and More The 9 Best Lightweight Laptops of 2022 The 8 Best Gaming Laptops for Under $1,000 in 2022 6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Laptop Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies