Of course, many folks will want to shop around and compare a wide range of laptop brands before purchasing, but whether you’re a gamer, a creator, or just need a laptop for business or school, there’s an HP laptop here that will almost certainly work for you. Read on for the best HP laptops you can currently get your hands on. There are several configuration options, including an Intel Core i5 processor or AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and options for 8GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/512GB SSD storage. The specs are good enough to handle multimedia, browsing, productivity, and most day-to-day computing tasks. The AMD Radeon graphics won’t be able to handle gaming or photo and video editing, but that’s to be expected. For a powerful, lightweight, and portable notebook, this is one of the best HP laptops you can get. Screen Size: 13.3 Inches | Resolution: 1920x1080 | CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 | GPU: Intel Iris Xe | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB SSD | Touchscreen: Yes On the downside, packing all this power in a razor-thin laptop means making it one dense brick of electronics, and the Spectre x360 is no lightweight. Furthermore, this compact design impacts the laptops ability to cool itself, which means that under load it gets loud and hot. However, these are minor caveats when the performance and design of this beautiful ultrabook are taken into account. Screen Size: 15.6 Inches | Resolution: 4K | CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H | GPU: Nvidia GeForce 1050Ti w/Max-Q | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 256GB SSD | Touchscreen: Yes It features a large but portable 1080p 14-inch screen with touch screen capability and can transform into a tablet by flipping inside out. On the surface, it may seem underpowered with only a 10th generation i3 to power it, but this processor is easily able to keep up with the light demands of Chrome, and 8GB of RAM enables you to open up a pile of browser tabs without the laptop slowing down. Another great advantage of Chrome and this low powered hardware in battery life, as well as better built in security. However, don’t plan to store a ton of data on this machine, as it only includes 64 GB of solid-state memory. Keep in mind, though, that this is designed as an internet-connected device, so theoretically you would be storing most of your data in the cloud anyway. Screen Size: 14 Inches | Resolution: 1920x1080 | CPU: Intel Core i3-10110U | GPU: Intel UHD Graphics | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 64GB eMMC | Touchscreen: Yes Packed within its 17-inch form factor are a 10th generation Intel Core i7, 8GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. The Omen 17t is capable of pushing the limits of its high 144-hertz refresh rate and 1080p display. A 512GB SSD provides plenty of storage and slashes game load times while speeding up navigation and improving your day to day computing needs no matter how extreme or mundane they may be. The downside to packing all this into a laptop is that the Omen 17t is a bit of a chunky thing to carry around. However, in this price range such a compromise should be expected, and overall the HP Omen 17 is a formidable gaming laptop. Screen Size: 17.3 Inches | Resolution: 1920x1080 | CPU: Intel Core i7-10750H | GPU: GTX 1660Ti | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB SSD | Touchscreen: No Meredith Popolo has written for PCMag.com, Geek.com, ThinkWithGoogle.com, and Good Housekeeping, among other publications. She is passionate about consumer technology and how it can streamline our daily lives. Jonno Hill has been writing for Lifewire since 2019. Previously, he wrote for PCMag, and he has extensive experience covering laptops, desktops, gaming hardware, and home audio. He reviewed the HP Envy 17t and praised its power, photo and video editing potential. Jeremy Laukkonen is Lifewire’s tech generalist. With a background in automative publication and technology, Jeremy has reviewed a wide array of products, from laptops, tablets, and PCs, to soundbars and speakers. He liked testing the HP Spectre x360 15t and praised its beautiful display and superior audio quality.
What to Look for in an HP Laptop
Windows vs. Chrome OS
Most HP laptops come equipped with Windows, but the brand also makes some great Chromebook options. If you need to run any Windows apps for work or if you want to game on your laptop, stick with Windows. If you plan to use your laptop primarily for email, surfing the Web, and basic word processing, consider a Chromebook.
Thunderbolt 3
Some HP models come equipped with Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are completely compatible with USB-C cables and devices but offer much faster transfer speeds.
Gaming Performance
If you want an all-purpose laptop that can handle some gaming, look for a Pavilion with a decent graphics card. If you’re serious about gaming, check out the HP Omen line.
