HP 14" Laptop

HP 14" Laptop

HP 14" Laptop

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BEST RATING
Operating Noise:
4.6
GENERAL USE: Fair6.0/10
GAMING/AI: Poor5.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Poor5.5/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Fair6.2/10
CONTENT CREATION: Fair6.2/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good8.3/10
BATTERY: Good7.7/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Poor5.1/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Poor5.5/10
SIZE: 14"

The HP 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option with an Intel Celeron N4120 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, suitable for basic daily tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. It comes with 192GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, combining decent storage capacity with an adequate amount of memory for general use. The 41Wh battery offers a modest battery life suitable for short periods of usage while unplugged. Its 14-inch TN panel with a 1366 x 768 resolution does not provide a touchscreen nor high color accuracy, making it less desirable for tasks needing precise color work. The laptop is relatively light, weighing 3.24 pounds, enhancing its portability but not excelling in performance needed for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering, or intensive gaming. It includes a variety of ports such as USB-C, HDMI, and an available RAM slot for possible upgrades, but no Thunderbolt ports. Overall, it's a solid choice for users seeking an affordable and portable device for light computing tasks. Give Feedback

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Evaluation

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Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Good battery life
  • Affordable
  • Runs Windows 11 Home
  • Excellent heat management
Cons
  • Low resolution screen
  • Modest build quality
  • Average speaker and webcam quality
  • Not suitable for intensive tasks

Ratings by Category

Operating Noise:
4.6
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:
4.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Battery Life:
4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Software Development:
3.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:
3.3
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:
3.1
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs. The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life. Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Build Quality:
3.0
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Keyboard Quality:
3.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$290
Release Date
March 1, 2020
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.71''
Weight
3.24 lbs
Width
12.76"
Depth
8.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N4120
RAM
8 GB
DDR Memory Version
4
RAM Slots
2
Storage
192 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"
Display Technology
TN
Resolution
1366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
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6/10
Portability Score
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8.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Premium Business Laptop
No
Fan Noise Score
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8.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
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6/10
Speaker Quality Score
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6.5/10
Webcam
720p
Fingerprint Reader
No
Backlit Keyboard
No
Number Pad
No

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
2
USB-C ports
1
USB-C Charging
No
Display Outputs
1
Thunderbolt Ports
0

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Consumer Reports

Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."

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