{"id":23147,"date":"2023-07-02T07:59:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T05:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=23147"},"modified":"2023-10-05T09:56:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T07:56:10","slug":"is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Is HP a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844192f1da9\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844192f1da9\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844192f1da9\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#HP_Laptops_-_Always_a_Solid_Choice\" title=\"HP Laptops \u2014 Always a Solid Choice\">HP Laptops \u2014 Always a Solid Choice<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#HP_Laptop_Portfolio_-_Full_Breakdown\" title=\"HP Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown\">HP Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Business_and_Productivity_Laptops\" title=\"Business and Productivity Laptops\">Business and Productivity Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Everyday_Laptops\" title=\"\u201cEveryday Laptops\u201d\">\u201cEveryday Laptops\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Pavilion_-_Much_Better_Than_Expected\" title=\"Pavilion \u2014 Much Better Than Expected\">Pavilion \u2014 Much Better Than Expected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#For_Content_Creators\" title=\"For Content Creators\">For Content Creators<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Gaming_Laptops\" title=\"Gaming Laptops\">Gaming Laptops<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Conclusion_-_Are_HP_Laptops_Any_Good\" title=\"Conclusion \u2014 Are HP Laptops Any Good?\">Conclusion \u2014 Are HP Laptops Any Good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Are_HP_Laptops_Any_Good\" title=\"Are HP Laptops Any Good?\">Are HP Laptops Any Good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Is_HP_a_Reputable_Brand\" title=\"Is HP a Reputable Brand?\">Is HP a Reputable Brand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Which_HP_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\" title=\"Which HP Laptop Should I Buy?\">Which HP Laptop Should I Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-hp-a-good-laptop-brand\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a brand new laptop, you <em>must\u2019ve<\/em> come across HP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/laptops-and-2-in-1s.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plentiful offerings<\/a>. This venerable OEM has been around for what feels like an eternity and is amongst the most revered companies around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are its laptops any good, though?<\/strong> Are they <em>really<\/em> worth the asking price? That, as always, is a hard question to answer as it all depends on your personal needs and budget.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23153\" style=\"width: 1721px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23153\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23153\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"HP Laptops\" width=\"1721\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops.jpg 1721w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-1024x411.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-1536x616.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1721px) 100vw, 1721px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23153\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23153 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201721%20690%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"HP Laptops\" width=\"1721\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201721%20690%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1721w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1721px) 100vw, 1721px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops.jpg 1721w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-1024x411.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops-1536x616.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-23153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/laptops-and-2-in-1s\/dragonfly-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/HP_Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP<\/a>, much like the vast majority of its competitors, tries to cater to as many different users and use-cases as possible so as to stand the best chance of generating revenue.<\/p>\n<p>It makes stupendously powerful gaming laptops but also thin-and-light ultrabooks that are geared toward productivity workers, creative professionals, and students.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, this approach hasn't diminished its attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HP is sort of a jack of all trades when it comes to laptops, but other than a few wholly spectacular business-oriented models, it doesn't have anything that <em>truly<\/em> stands out.<\/strong> This, however, is far from a bad thing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HP_Laptops_-_Always_a_Solid_Choice\"><\/span>HP Laptops \u2014 Always a Solid Choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most companies, in an attempt to reinvent the wheel and lure in potential buyers, skimp out on the basics.<\/p>\n<p>For one reason or another, they don't focus as much on the things that matter most: the screen, build quality, typing experience, trackpad performance, I\/O, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23154\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features.jpg\" alt=\"HP Laptop Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23154 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"HP Laptop Features\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Laptop-Features.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>And so, in a worst-case scenario, you can easily find yourself spending upwards of two thousand dollars on a laptop that, while mind-bogglingly powerful, doesn't get the <em>fundamentals<\/em> right.<\/p>\n<p>HP, in that sense, takes a more cautious approach, which is why it hasn't gotten nearly as much bad press as some of its competitors \u2014 it doesn't have as many QC issues, nor is it universally lambasted for having poor customer support.<\/p>\n<p>HP is by no means perfect, and it, too, is not exempt from questionable design choices and bad batches, but, one could argue, it didn't have as many duds as some other manufacturers \u2014 a direct by-product of its cautious (and somewhat stale) approach.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/267018\/global-market-share-held-by-pc-vendors\/#:~:text=The%20overall%20market%20leader%20in,had%20around%2055.6%20million%20shipments.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a>, HP had the second-largest share of the market back in 2022 (19.4%), with Lenovo leading the pack with an even more impressive 24.1%. Dell, for reference, came in at 17.5%, with Apple finishing below the 10% mark (and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asus-vs-acer-laptops\/\">ASUS and Acer<\/a> trailing behind even further).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23155\" style=\"width: 2098px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23155\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-23155 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022.jpg\" alt=\"PC Market Share 2022\" width=\"2098\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022.jpg 2098w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-1536x918.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-2048x1224.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2098px) 100vw, 2098px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23155\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-23155 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202098%201254%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PC Market Share 2022\" width=\"2098\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202098%201254%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2098w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2098px) 100vw, 2098px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022.jpg 2098w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-1536x918.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022-2048x1224.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/PC-Market-Share-2022.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-23155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/267018\/global-market-share-held-by-pc-vendors\/#:~:text=The%20overall%20market%20leader%20in,had%20around%2055.6%20million%20shipments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>These results cover the <em>entirety<\/em> of the personal computing space, but the point stands nonetheless \u2014 <strong>HP is as big a \u201cplayer\u201d as they come.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To maintain such a dominant position \u2014 in a market as competitive as the one that encompasses personal computing <strong>\u2014 is a feat worthy of respect, and it shows ample business savviness and a kind of deftness seldom seen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t, however, mean that HP\u2019s laptops are right for <em>you<\/em> and your particular use-case. There is, after all, a host of different OEMs out there \u2014 each of which has a fairly diverse product stack on offer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HP_Laptop_Portfolio_-_Full_Breakdown\"><\/span>HP Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HP targets a fairly wide range of demographics and use-cases, so let's dive a bit deeper into its (surprisingly varied) product stack:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_and_Productivity_Laptops\"><\/span>Business and Productivity Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>This is where HP shines brightest.<s> <\/s><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Its business-oriented laptops are some of the best and most beautiful on the market; they also pair some truly amazing build quality with stellar inputs, a respectable (if, at times, austere) port selection, jaw-dropping displays, and a level of craftsmanship seldom seen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All of this comes at a price, though.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Spectre<\/strong> and <strong>Dragonfly<\/strong> lines are comprised of some of the most visually striking laptops you'll ever lay your eyes on.<\/p>\n<p>These laptops are essentially competing with the XPS and YOGA lines from <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/dell-vs-hp-laptops\/\">Dell<\/a> and Lenovo, respectively, and are amongst the most premium on the market \u2014 in every possible sense of the word.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KDKfxja1DTw\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KDKfxja1DTw\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>These laptops, despite their tremendous MSRPs, are only designed to handle general productivity work. They\u2019re not meant for gaming, content creation, video editing, or anything in between.<\/p>\n<p>They can definitely handle such workflows but only to a certain degree due to their power-constrained processors, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/\">integrated graphics cards<\/a>, and, more often than not, limited amounts of <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-dual-channel-ram\/\">available memory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>HP also has the <strong>ProBook<\/strong> and <strong>EliteBook<\/strong> lines, both of which are wholly specific. The EliteBook, in particular, is to HP what ThinkPads are to Lenovo, although they\u2019re nowhere near as popular or beloved.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, these are essentially geared towards business users, engineers, and businesses\/enterprises both small and large \u2014 the kind of companies that tend to buy these in bulk.<\/p>\n<p>Most of them come with Intel vPro CPUs (with a few Ryzen variants out in the wild and, presumably, more on the way), numerous security features, ample support for legacy I\/O, optional LTE connectivity, upgradeable RAM (depending on the model), and, more often than not, an incredibly high price tag.<\/p>\n<p>Some models <em>do<\/em> stand out for their repairability, but that, to the average consumer, doesn\u2019t really mean much if it comes in tow with a high MSRP.<\/p>\n<p>For business, though, it <em>is<\/em> a tremendous boon \u2014 for reasons that need no explaining.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The thing is, they\u2019re not exactly better than Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPads and, to make things even <em>more<\/em> complicated, they share many of the same components as HP\u2019s other offerings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s very little differentiating them which means that you should, by all means, read and watch as many reviews as you possibly can before making any kind of purchasing decision \u2014 <strong>lest you end up overpaying for a laptop.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For business users and businesses, they\u2019re pretty darn good.<\/p>\n<p>For everyone else, though, there are many other more viable options, most of which actually carry a smaller price tag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ProBook <\/strong>laptops, on the other hand, have a very similar \u201cDNA\u201d but they\u2019re not as well-built and long-lasting (amongst other things).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everyday_Laptops\"><\/span>\u201cEveryday Laptops\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These laptops are the most <em>affordable<\/em> in HP's line-up and, well, the least <em>recommendable<\/em>. They are, in most cases, severely underpowered and are about as good as one can expect for the asking price: they start at $399.<\/p>\n<p>They're generally pretty okay given their MSRPs, but will nonetheless be unable to deliver a respectable level of performance, be it now <em>or<\/em> in a few years' time.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not <em>all<\/em> bad or underpowered but, when compared to what else is out there on the market (be it new or second-hand), they\u2019re just hard to recommend.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pavilion_-_Much_Better_Than_Expected\"><\/span>Pavilion \u2014 Much Better Than Expected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There's also the <strong>Pavilion<\/strong> line of laptops; these machines are geared towards general productivity work and, despite their above-average build quality and impressive spec sheets, they\u2019re pretty darn affordable.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-XB0NGf1Vc0\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-XB0NGf1Vc0\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the absolute best possible choice for the budget-minded.<\/strong> They\u2019re very well-priced and are about as well-rounded as it gets. They have great displays, top-notch keyboards, and a very respectable selection of ports \u2014 and they\u2019re not badly built, either.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s really nothing to complain about, <em>especially<\/em> for the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Pavilion Aero 13<\/strong>, in particular, stands out as a \u201cjack-of-all-trades\u201d and is one of the best ultrabooks in its price range:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6K6WAuo9kPg\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6K6WAuo9kPg\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Better yet, Pavilion laptops (and many others, for that matter) tend to go on sale every couple of months, which means you can get them for even <em>less<\/em> than what they\u2019re supposed to be retailing for \u2014 an absolute steal, all things considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is the one area where HP has an upper hand over basically <em>all<\/em> other OEMs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Its \u201cmid-range\u201d laptops are miles ahead of their competition and, despite not being the most flashy in regards to their aesthetics, are still an exceptional choice for those who want well-rounded machines that aren\u2019t going to break the bank \u2014<strong> laptops that tick all the right boxes, in other words. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Content_Creators\"><\/span>For Content Creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HP\u2019s <strong>ENVY<\/strong> line is <em>sort of<\/em> geared towards creatives and content creators but, depending on your personal workload\/type of work, they may or may not be the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/macbooks-vs-laptops-for-creative-work\/\"><em>right<\/em> choice<\/a>. Ditto for a few <strong>Spectre<\/strong> models.<\/p>\n<p>Most of them <em>are<\/em> mighty impressive, and they <em>do<\/em>, in most cases, come with very bright, color-accurate displays, but they don\u2019t <em>always<\/em> feature dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/nvidia-graphics-cards-order-performance\/\">graphics cards<\/a> and are \u2014 <strong>depending on the SKU<\/strong> \u2014 fairly limited in regards to their processing power.<\/p>\n<p>That makes them a good choice for some Photoshop\/Illustrator work or, say, a light 1080p or 4K edit in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/video\/hub\/ideas\/what-is-non-linear-editing.html#:~:text=Non%2Dlinear%20editing%20(NLE),or%20end%20of%20the%20project.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NLE<\/a> of choice, but that's about it.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more horsepower (by which we mean H-series CPUs and dedicated GPUs alongside ample amounts of RAM), you\u2019ll have to go with a bigger model (as is so often the case).<\/p>\n<p>If you're a creative <em>professional<\/em> (i.e. someone with a <em>truly<\/em> demanding workload), only the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/workstations\/mobile-workstation-pc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ZBook<\/strong> <strong>Workstation<\/strong><\/a> laptops from HP are worth considering because of their phenomenal screens and top-notch internals; that being said, they're often <em>way<\/em> too expensive and, at <em>those<\/em> price points, there are <em>many<\/em> other options on the market.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Laptops\"><\/span>Gaming Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HP has a myriad of different gaming laptops on offer and, more often than not, they\u2019re pretty affordable (a relative term, if there ever was one) for the components they have deep within their enclosures.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not the best on the market by any stretch of the imagination but are still a viable choice for those who want to burn the midnight oil whilst climbing the ranked ladder.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23156\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"HP Gaming Laptops\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23156 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"HP Gaming Laptops\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/06\/HP-Gaming-Laptops.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Their biggest weaknesses (and this, naturally, varies from one model to the next) are their wobbly hinges, subpar enclosures, and, at times, dreadful screens \u2014 displays that lack brightness <em>and<\/em> color accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the SKU, we\u2019re talking 250 nits of peak brightness with sub-70% sRGB coverage.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t just eliminate any kind of potential for content creation, but it also results in a pretty abysmal gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is by no means a <em>universal<\/em> flaw of HP\u2019s gaming laptops, but it certainly <em>is<\/em> something you need to be aware of.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specs-wise, they\u2019re quite powerful and, more often than not, reasonably well-cooled. Perhaps best of all, they can often be found on sale, in which case they\u2019re definitely worth checking out, despite their inherent weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure to read the spec sheet before making any kind of purchasing decision as the quality of their displays tends to vary <em>wildly<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WO3EPV8LVpo\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WO3EPV8LVpo\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after a gaming laptop from HP, you have two lines to choose from: <strong>OMEN<\/strong> and <strong>Victus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The former generally have better displays (although by no means is that a rule), higher-end specs, and better thermals alongside improved build quality as well.<\/p>\n<p>The latter, in some cases, cut a few too many corners in order to get the price down, but is nonetheless an option worth exploring, especially for the budget-minded and those who don't need the absolute latest and greatest internals money can buy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_-_Are_HP_Laptops_Any_Good\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2014 Are HP Laptops Any Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They absolutely are. Whether they\u2019re the best pick for <em>you<\/em> specifically is up for debate.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a host of different OEMs out there and, frankly, <em>their<\/em> laptops deserve ample attention as well (if not even more so).<\/p>\n<p>HP\u2019s business-oriented laptops are amongst the finest on the market, rivaling the very best that Dell, Lenovo, and ASUS have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a few snazzy convertibles that fall under the <strong>ENVY<\/strong> and <strong>Spectre<\/strong> lines, all of which are quite spectacular (but, at times, a bit too expensive).<\/p>\n<p>Overall, HP has a laptop for <em>every<\/em> kind of user, but so do its competitors, so it all boils down to the nuanced specifics and creature comforts you happen to be after the most: <strong>who has the best keyboards, the best selection of ports, components, and displays for the asking price?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Who gives longer warranties and whose laptops tend to go on sale the most often?<\/p>\n<p>These questions are of paramount importance and they <em>should<\/em>, by all means, guide you towards making the best possible purchasing decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding HP and its stacked portfolio of laptops:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_HP_Laptops_Any_Good\"><\/span>Are HP Laptops Any Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They absolutely are!<\/p>\n<p>HP doesn\u2019t skimp out on the \u201cbasics\u201d and, more often than not, tends to focus on the overall user experience and all the many creature comforts that end up defining it \u2014 a good enough screen, respectable build quality, a keyboard that\u2019s a joy to type on, a serviceable trackpad, ample ports, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>And, perhaps best of all, its laptops tend to go on sale on a fairly regular basis, so if you\u2019re not after the latest and greatest components money can buy, you can easily snag any of HP\u2019s previous models at an <em>incredibly<\/em> good discount.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_HP_a_Reputable_Brand\"><\/span>Is HP a Reputable Brand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Without a shadow of a doubt. HP has been around for what feels like an eternity and is amongst the most revered OEMs out there.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t necessarily have the best laptops for each kind of user and use-case, but it nonetheless covers a <em>very<\/em> respectable gamut of scenarios and demographics.<\/p>\n<p>HP, while by no means perfect, is still one of the biggest OEMs out there, and, needless to say, it is no more or less reputable than the likes of Lenovo or, say, Dell.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_HP_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\"><\/span>Which HP Laptop Should I Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your needs and overall preferences.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after a gaming laptop \u2014 one which could easily serve as a machine for content creation, 3D modeling, and whatever else \u2014 we would suggest going with a top-of-the-line HP OMEN.<\/p>\n<p>Budget-conscious buyers (with the same goals and needs) should give HP\u2019s Victus line a look as it still delivers the same core experience at a lower price. Just make sure to read the \u201cfine print\u201d as <em>some<\/em> models don\u2019t offer nearly as good of an experience as others.<\/p>\n<p>Business users are sort of spoiled for choice \u2014 <strong>HP has a myriad of different laptops and laptop <em>lines<\/em> on offer, each of which has its own unique allure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those who want a stellar ultrabook that checks all the right boxes should go with an <strong>ENVY<\/strong> model. They\u2019re absolutely amazing, stellar to look at, and are built surprisingly well for the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/amd-processors-order-performance\/\">Ryzen-based<\/a> ones offer incredible battery life and stellar performance as well, so they\u2019re sort of the \u201cgo-to\u201d recommendation as far as HP laptops are concerned.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever used any of HP\u2019s laptops and, if so, what was that experience like? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a brand new laptop, you must\u2019ve come across HP\u2019s plentiful offerings. This venerable OEM has been around for what feels like an eternity and is amongst the most revered companies around. Are its laptops any good, though? Are they really worth the asking price? 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