Our test unit today is the upper mid-range SKU with 9th gen Core i7, GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics, and a 60 Hz display for a retail price of about $1300 USD. It's worth noting that HP's official specifications list here omits mentioning 'Max-Q' to the chagrin of enthusiasts who understand the importance of Max-Q versus non-Max-Q GPUs. HP offers a wide variety of SKUs ranging from Core i5-9300H to Core i7-9750H, 60 Hz or 144 Hz 1080p IPS, 8 GB to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, and either GTX 1050, GTX 1650, or GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics. The latest Pavilion Gaming 17 is an update of last year's model and it throws us a curve ball with a brand new look not seen on any 'ordinary' Pavilion configuration. HP would simply slap on a dedicated GPU option for an existing Pavilion chassis design and then call it a day. The problem with HP Pavilion gaming laptops in the past is that they can often feel like afterthoughts with no real care to the design, cooling, or overall experience.

They would complement the flagship HP Omen series which consists of faster, more feature-heavy, and often pricier offerings. The extensive HP Pavilion series has always included a few gaming laptops with GeForce and even Radeon graphics to appeal to gamers on tighter budgets.

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