HP's latest Pavilion Aero 13 is a value for money notebook offering a great build and design for the asking price. Made out of magnesium alloy, it's one of the lightest notebooks in its category weighing just under a kilogram, while at the same time offering great looks that can be compared to the company's Envy series of laptops. On the inside, the notebook is powered by AMD's latest Ryzen 5000U series processors that offer excellent performance while maintaining the overall TDP.

It's available with either a six-core Ryzen 5 5600U or the octa-core Ryzen 7 5800U CPU with 16GB of memory and storage options going up to a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. It doesn’t feature Thunderbolt, but you do get a USB-C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 along with two USB-A, HDMI 2.0, and 3.5mm audio jack. As for the display, the 13.3 inch IPS display on the laptop comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio and is available with either full-HD 1920×1200 or 2K 2560×1600 resolution with 400 nits peak brightness.

HP is offering a total of four color options -- silver, gold, white, and rose gold -- with prices starting at $750 going up all the way up to $1,130 for the top configuration. The notebook is also expected to be updated to the upcoming Windows 11 update as soon as it launches for the general public.

If you're looking to protect your Pavilion Aero 13, then here are some of the best case options for you.

This is a folio-style faux leather cover for the Pavilion Aero 13 that can strap onto the laptop to provide protection against potential damage, while at the same time offering a neat professional look.
Alapmk Protective HP Pavilion Aero Case

This is a folio-style faux leather cover for the Pavilion Aero 13 that can strap onto the laptop to provide protection against potential damage, while at the same time offering a neat professional look.

A unique protective case for your Pavilion Aero 13 that doubles as a carrying bag, almost like a small handbag. It also comes with an additional pocket for accessories and three color options.
LiuShan 2-in-1 Protective Case

A unique protective case for your Pavilion Aero 13 that doubles as a carrying bag, almost like a small handbag. It also comes with an additional pocket for accessories and three color options.

A simple fabric sleeve with a soft finish on the inside to protect your laptop. It comes with a water repellant exterior material and additional pockets to store small items and even a slim tablet.
Lacdo 360 Protective Laptop Sleeve

A simple fabric sleeve with a soft finish on the inside to protect your laptop. It comes with a water repellant exterior material and additional pockets to store small items and even a slim tablet.

The hardshell outer finish on this case protects the laptop from shocks and drops and is also claimed to be dust and waterproof. You also get additional pockets on the inside where you can store cables, chargers, and other accessories.
Supgear Laptop Case

The hardshell outer finish on this case protects the laptop from shocks and drops and is also claimed to be dust and waterproof. You also get additional pockets on the inside where you can store cables, chargers, and other accessories.

A highly recommended carrying case with a waterproof exterior fabric finish. The interior is padded for excellent protection while the built-in handle can be used for easy carrying.
Tomtoc 360 Protective Laptop Shoulder Bag

A highly recommended carrying case with a waterproof exterior fabric finish. The interior is padded for excellent protection while the built-in handle can be used for easy carrying.

An affordable carrying case with soft fabric on the inside and outside to ensure your laptop is protected and doesn't attract any scratches.
Hsmienk Laptop Case

An affordable carrying case with soft fabric on the inside and outside to ensure your laptop is protected and doesn't attract any scratches.

A sleek laptop sleeve made out of genuine leather giving you a premium feel and finish. It comes with an additional side pocket and is available in a variety of color options.
Kasper Maison Leather Sleeve

A sleek laptop sleeve made out of genuine leather giving you a premium feel and finish. It comes with an additional side pocket and is available in a variety of color options.

These are some of the best cases for the new HP Pavilion Aero 13. We also have a dedicated list of some of the best accessories and a guide on how to set up the Pavilion Aero 13 for working from home. If you're planning to buy the new Pavilion Aero 13, here is a dedicated link.

The HP Pavilion Aero is an absolute standout when it comes to budget laptops. It offers high-performance AMD Ryzen processors and up to 16GB of RAM, all in a lightweight magnesium chassis that still feels premium. It certainly punches above its weight.
HP Pavilion Aero 13

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is a mid-range lightweight notebook powered by the AMD Ryzen 5000U series processors.

We also have a list of the best HP laptops, in case you don't fancy the Pavilion Aero 13. Additionally, check out the best cheap laptops from HP and the best laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen processors.