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Silver aluminium 15.6 inch touchscreen laptop with backlit keyboard

HP

HP ENVY 15-q493cl i7-6700HQ 16GB 512GB GTX 950M 15.6" Touchscreen laptop

SKU CH-K576-KA78S

15.6-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen laptop with Intel Core i7-6700HQ, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD and dedicated GTX 950M graphics

  • ColorAluminum
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-6700HQ
  • Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenTouch Screen
  • Quad-core i7-6700HQ handles multitasking and creative apps smoothly
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps many programs and tabs responsive
  • 512GB SSD gives fast boots and quick file access
  • GTX 950M with 4GB VRAM supports light gaming and GPU tasks
  • 6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen offers sharp visuals and wide angles

HP ENVY 15-q493cl touchscreen notebook

The HP ENVY 15-q493cl is a 15.6-inch touchscreen notebook built around an Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor with a 2.6GHz base clock and turbo boost up to 3.5GHz. It pairs 16GB of DDR4 memory with a 512GB SSD for responsive multitasking and fast storage access. A dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M with 4GB video memory handles light gaming and GPU-accelerated creative work.

Thermals noise and power draw

The quad-core CPU and dedicated GTX 950M draw more power under load than integrated-graphics ultraportables, so the cooling fans become audible during sustained workloads such as video export or gaming sessions. In typical office use with browser tabs and document editing the system runs quietly and surface temperatures remain comfortable. Battery life will vary with screen brightness and GPU activity.

Upgrade path and value

This model replaces an older dual-core laptop or a system limited to 8GB of soldered memory and a mechanical hard drive. The jump is worth it when you need four physical cores, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD in a single chassis for photo editing, moderate video work or casual gaming. Buyers who require a higher refresh-rate panel or a more powerful discrete GPU for modern titles should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i7-6700HQ handles multitasking and creative apps smoothly
  • 16GB DDR4 memory keeps many programs and tabs responsive
  • 512GB SSD gives fast boots and quick file access
  • GTX 950M with 4GB VRAM supports light gaming and GPU tasks
  • 6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen offers sharp visuals and wide angles

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesENVY
ColorAluminum
CPU TypeIntel Core i7
Processor NameIntel Core i7-6700HQ
Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenTouch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
PanelIPS
Display FeaturesIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Video Memory4GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD512GB
Memory16GB DDR4
Memory Spec8 GB x 2
BluetoothYes
Video Port1 x HDMI
HDMI1 x HDMI
Card ReadermicroSD Card Reader
TypeContent Creation
UsageContent Creation

Questions about this item

How do I install additional memory in the HP ENVY 15-q493cl and which step is often missed?

Power off, remove the bottom cover, insert DDR4 modules into the two SO-DIMM slots, then reseat both sticks firmly — the step most people skip is pressing each module until the side clips click audibly.

What maintenance or replacement will the HP ENVY 15-q493cl need after extended use?

The 512 GB SSD and 16 GB DDR4 memory are user-replaceable; plan to swap the SSD if capacity runs low and repaste the CPU/GPU heatsink every few years to keep thermals stable.

Which limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on the HP ENVY 15-q493cl?

The GTX 950M 4 GB VRAM ceiling is reached before the i7-6700HQ hits its 3.5 GHz turbo ceiling, so frame rates drop once textures exceed video memory.

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