Customer Ratings & Reviews

TLDR: This budget laptop is a great deal for the price with one caveat -- install Linux (if you know what you're doing when it comes to that sort of thing). If you run it with the default Windows installation, you may be disappointed. Long Version: I approached this purchase on the lookout for the cheapest non-Chromebook I could find with halfway decent specs. My goal was specifically to find a wallet-friendly machine on which to run Linux as I learn programing/development and progress through a computer science degree. I already own a powerful iMac and an excellent Lenovo Yoga 9i, so I can complete all of my demanding or productive work on those -- I wanted something new to explore and play with. Dual-booting is annoying, and running an OS on a virtual machine just doesn't have the same gut feeling, so I opted to find a suitable (and affordable) laptop to use as a project machine. I found this at a great price in a Best Buy retail store (far cheaper than at other retailers, including online), and though the specs are minimal, I felt it was an acceptable compromise for the purpose and price I had in mind. They only had two models available (in the box) with no display out, so I took a risk on the aesthetics and feel of the machine, but it worked out for the best. The laptop is solid, compact, light, and the textured finish has a nice feel to it. Much to my surprise, the keyboard is a delight to use -- the keys really feel great, perfect for coding. The touchpad is fine, though a bit choppy at times, but perhaps you won't notice or care. I haven't had a chance to test the built-in webcam or microphone, but I wouldn't expect anything spectacular at this price point. The speakers are fairly unremarkable, as most in this price range are. The CPU and preinstalled RAM obviously meet the bare-minimum requirements of modern computing, but it can noticeably lag at times, especially if running the OEM Windows install. Installing Ubuntu instead has helped tremendously with this - navigating the OS, I have no lag whatsoever (not the case out-of-the-box). Either way, you're better off focusing on a single task than trying to multitask too much. This brings us to the caveat: Out of curiosity I booted up the computer for the first time to the stock Windows 11 OS to evaluate out-of-the-box performance. It was rough. The first (and only) task I executed was opening up the Edge browser to the default home screen, and it was painful. Extremely choppy, unresponsive, and the machine was obviously struggling to load such a generic page on a known fast network. If you have any serious work that you need to carry out in Windows, I would suggest spending a bit more to gain more stability and functionality from a different machine. If, on the other hand, you're a patient and forgiving person, and either just have casual use in mind or intend to install a lighter and more hardware-friendly OS, then this computer should be fine. As I said, I installed the latest Ubuntu release, and I couldn't be happier. The new OS is WAY lighter, faster, and snappier running on this machine than Windows was. When considering that this machine has just 4GB of hardware RAM and an economy-class processor, I'm both impressed and more than satisfied with my purchase. It really is a night-and-day comparison. I used to own one of the old 13" black Macbooks from around 2007, and both the look and physical feel of this machine give me vintage vibes from that special time. I love it. After a simple swap of the stock OS, the computer feels like it could have sold for two or three times the $170 I paid for it. Conclusion: If you're looking for an affordable laptop without any fancy features, this might be it, but you will probably be frustrated at some point by its entry-level specs if you plan to run it stock out of the box. It excels at lightweight and focused use -- don't get greedy and your $170 will be well spent. Bonus round: The attached photo was taken with a video paused in one Firefox tab and this review pending submission in another, with nothing else going on. You can see in the screenshot that the CPU is doing fine, but the physical RAM is approaching capacity. This is what I mean about multitasking -- tread lightly and you'll be fine.

Mostly, this computer is pretty good at getting the job done. I use this computer for school mostly and it's perfect at it. The battery life is pretty good, I can last around the whole day with full brightness and running Edge. Only problem I have with the computer is that 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage isn't enough in the age we're in, but if you're just getting basic things done like school or work even, it's pretty good at it.

I bought this laptop for $164 (include tax, free shipping) for YouTube, Netflix, Zoom meeting, internet browsing and emails. It serves well for my intended purpose. If you are a remote worker, this laptop would be a good back up for important Zoom meeting and Excel collaboration if your company issued laptop suddenly crashed. This laptop is not powerful / enough storage for serious gaming. I downloaded Call of Dragons and the screen activities lags big time. I tried to download Raids Shadow Legends and the screen shows not enough storage space. Since I game with iPad and gaming was not the reason for buying this laptop (want a portable bigger screen to watch YouTube and Netflix), this was not a problem for me.

Pros: looks nice, seems durable, long battery, every kind of port you typically need (usb-A, C, HDMI), enough storage and RAM to do basic everyday surfing, schoolwork, whatevs. Cons:I got it open box for $150, i would be disappointed had I paid anything more. Have already had to reboot it more than once after having it only a week. Your cell phone probably has more RAM than this so multitasking isnt its forte. Overall Im happy with this purchase and would probably buy again if at this price.

The HP Stream Laptop from Best Buy is a nifty, budget-friendly option that's easy to take anywhere. It sports a sleek design with a 14-inch HD display, offering a decent viewing experience. It's not a powerhouse, driven by an Intel Celeron processor and 4 GB of RAM, so it's more suited for everyday tasks rather than heavy-duty stuff. The 64 GB storage might feel a bit tight, but it contributes to snappy performance. What's nice is the impressive battery life, giving you around 11.5 hours for videos and 9 hours for streaming, making it great for on-the-go use. It also ticks the connectivity boxes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a decent camera for video calls. Features like HP Fast Charge and a focus on energy efficiency add to its appeal, and the bonus one-year Microsoft 365 subscription is a nice touch for productivity. Overall, it's a handy companion for casual use, though not ideal for power users or those needing lots of storage.

So I was skeptical buying a “budget” computer but at the time it was really all I could afford. I needed something to complete my college coursework and fast! This HP has been a gem! It gets everything done that I need for my classes. I’m not a gamer so I can’t attest to speed while gaming but I’ve never had a single issue with slowness or lagging with this guy!

For what i need it for its a good laptop. Very easy to setup and connect to my cricut for the projects i need to do. I bought a bluetooth mouse to connect with and it was very simple to connect. It does overheat so i would say by a laptop fan, which I did, to sit the laptop on so its not overheating. So far mine has held a charge but when i connect to my cricut for longer use, i have it plugged in charging.

I brought it for classes and work, it ran perfectly. I finished my classes last week and decided to use the laptop for games when I realized it doesn’t really have much storage. That’s my fault I wasn’t paying attention to the gb listed when I ordered, I just really needed a laptop that had convenient pricing. It was perfect. I added an external hard drive to help out with storage. The battery drains pretty quickly or what feels pretty quick to me. I did recommended to my grandmother and a few friends :)

I recently bought the HP 14" Laptop in Snowflake White, and it's like the Cinderella of affordable tech. * Affordable: A real budget-friendly buddy. * Size matters: The 14" screen is the perfect size not too big, not too small. * Basic but not boring: Its Not a powerhouse; Don't expect it to turn pumpkins into carriages, but it manages daily tasks well. It flaunts simplicity with the classy HP flair. Clean, simple, basic but boujee. This laptop gets the job done without breaking the glass slipper budget.

I like this computer because it is pretty and HP. It is not the fastest processor but I like to use it for school. Sleek design and easy to carry around.

This is a solid laptop for its price. My only complaint is that it is not as fast as I would like it to be but it gets the job done. I recommend it for people who may need it for school such as I do.

This was a good beginner laptop for my teen enrolled in college classes. It has lasted for a little over 2 years with little issues. (Recent issue is not all the letters on the keypad want to work properly) Overall not a bad computer for the price.

I bought this computer in a pinch and it does all the basic things you might need a computer for. This would be a great starter computer for a teen in school

Ok it goes a little slow but absolutely love it since its easily fixable! Its better than a small Chromebook that I used to have. This one can open files that my Chromebook couldn’t open! Happy with my purchase!

I was looking for an affordable laptop that would help me with basic record keeping and I found this HP at a very reasonable price. I liked the blue color and that it came with Windows 11. It also came with Microsoft 365. It does not come with all the bells and whistles as the high end laptops but it has enough to help me with my record keeping projects. I would of like that the battery would last a little bit longer but it's enough to keep you working without charging it during the day. If you want an entry level laptop, this is the one. I would not have any problem recommending it to my family or friends.

It has its moments where it’s slow. But as a college student with homework assignments it works great (sometimes it has delays and black outs but it only last a 30 seconds to a minute very rare) and surprisingly this laptop can handle stardew valley. I will attempt to see if adding a SD card helps. But for now great laptop.

Good product. Caught malware virus. Bios utilities not allowing factory reset. HP recommends startup disk only available through Hp. Security not guaranteed in regards to the recovery on the hard drive. Malware attacked even with security scans. Two unknown drivers linked into device manager. Also operating somehow with an attached android battery. MS config.exe unable to load; error messages. Windows power shell, azure and command prompt disabled due to graphics card disabled. Trusted installer error messages. Something internal linked after clicking a malware link. Task manager not working, black frozen screen. Trusted installer error messages linked as “admin”. Restricts a factory reset and will not erase hard drive due to possible virus linked to secure boot or legacy.

Really nice computer.Has everything I needed to do.. And it's lightweight..

HP’s 14” Laptop, dq3000dx, is a basic computer with quality components, updated technology, and product features that make it worth a test drive. Offered at a very affordable price, it comes with all the elements needed for basic computing. The Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless cards worked seamlessly and aided a flawless installation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth computer peripherals. The computer was up and running, and the Windows Home S mode operating system had completed all updates in minutes. The literature suggested that the laptop remain plugged in with the 45W AC power adapter before powering on the computer, so I followed that directive. I was impressed that the charging was pleasantly stable (partially due to the AC Smart Pin Connection) and that the battery fully charged in about an hour. The literature states that the battery can charge from empty to about 50 percent in 45 minutes, which appears correct. The literature also states that the battery life is approximately 12 hours of video playback and 7 hours and 45 minutes of wireless streaming, which I have not evaluated. Battery life is improving for technological products, and from my experience, this laptop's battery life is surprisingly good. The 14-dq3000dx is an attractive, thin, light, modern laptop in Snowflake White. At only .71“thick, its overall dimensions are 8.86” and 12.76”, which makes it ideal for most backpacks. Because of its lightweight material, it only weighs 3.24 lbs. Its battery life and lightweight composition make it easy to take anywhere. Because of its Intel Celeron N4500 (quad-core) Processor and Intel UHD Graphics, you can be assured that you will have fundamental, reliable computing on the go. Other noteworthy features that I feel are PROS, but a few CONS are mentioned below. PROS: • One (1) year subscript to Microsoft 365 Office, which now includes innovative assist features, including AI technology with Microsoft Co-Pilot. • Camera – HP True Vision 720P HD with integrated noise-reducing dual microphones for clear video chatting and recording. • A 14-inch Display with a micro-edge bezel that creates a broader viewing experience and an anti-glare panel that tremendously helps eliminate glare when used outside. • HD Audio with Stereo Speakers. • A Full-Size integrated keyboard. • All the connections that you could need, including: A multi-format SD Media Card Reader, USB Type C – 1 connection, USB Type A - 2 connection, HDMI 1.4b – 1 connection, AC Smart Pin (a special type of power connector pin that optimizes charging) Headphone/Microphone combo jack. CONS: • Keyboard – The keyboard is an integrated standard keyboard, which is good, but the keyboard also has missing features or features that could use improvement. Backlighting of keyboards is especially useful in low-light or evening work. It would have been a nice feature that is absent from this laptop. The keyboard layout does not include numerals on the right side. Unfortunately, computer manufacturers are abandoning this notable feature. As on most keyboards, numerals are on the top row. I am not a fan of the material used in the actual keys and wish the design had used a material with a tactile feel to its surface. I have been typing fast for years on various typewriter models and keyboards. The keys of this keyboard may be fine for others, but the feel of the rigid plastic does not seem ergonomic and slowed my typing speed. • RAM Memory—The 4GB DDR4 Memory, or random-access memory, appears to be enough to power all of Microsoft Office's features. However, the capacity of the 4GB RAM limits the number of windows that can be opened simultaneously without slowdown issues. When too many windows are opened simultaneously, the processes start to slow down. • eMMC Storage—This computer's eMMC compact flash-based storage helps in the design to make the laptop thin and light, but it is only 64 GB. This is adequate storage to run the features of Microsoft Office but limits the number of additional programs. However, if the proposed use of this computer is to install and utilize several programs, there is a limit to what this computer’s storage and RAM capacity can efficiently manage. Most documents and photographs will need to be saved in the cloud because of the low capacity of RAM and Storage, which also limits the number of programs or documents that can be saved on this computer. For a few dollars more, there is another model identical to this laptop but with storage of 128 GB, twice that of this one at 64GB. This is an entry-level laptop computer designed for performance. A laptop that is light enough to take anywhere and designed around dependability for everyday computing needs. It is perfect for home or school and, with the addition of Microsoft Office for a year, provides all the programs needed to complete written assignments, browse the internet, download or stream movies and shows, and successfully compete. Microsoft 365 Office includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which now utilizes AI Smart Assist Features and, upon their use, can enhance your creativity. HP also offers technical support for the first 90 days to ensure that the computer is set up correctly and social media is installed, connected, and in working order. With this purchase, you also receive one (1) year of Dropbox Cloud Storage of 100 GB and 30 days of McAfee Security. The HP Laptop 14-dq3000dx is a sleek, light, lovely, contemporary-looking computer that will allow you to do everything you typically need in basic computing.

not good for a lot of files and games but good for homework and simple things