Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s quite honestly impressive how you can get a computer that will do 90% of your basic tasks and with barely a hiccup for under $300. You do have to deal with some trade-offs to get to this price point, but nonetheless I remember a day when if you spent under $500 on a laptop you were sure to be disappointed. Let’s start off with the version of Windows this laptop uses: Windows 11 S. What is the S? Well that means you’re getting a more limited version of Windows that only allows you to install Microsoft approved apps (those found on their Marketplace app), and provides you with a much more “integrated” experience that excels in memory and power management. What this means though is that if you are dead set on installing Google Chrome, you either (1) won’t be able to, or (2) you’ll have to opt out of using Windows in this S mode. If you choose to disable S-mode, you’ll be greeted with several warnings around the possible performance and battery life downgrades you’ll see as a result. I personally disabled it and didn’t see much of a performance drop, but to each their own. Now, the other things that keep this machine so low budget include a display that looks like it’s straight off my work issued HP laptop that was manufactured sometime around 2018. It’s nothing that’s going to stun you, and you will notice that the screen isn’t necessarily evenly lit and you’ll probably need to play around with the screen angle to get it to where you’re comfortable with it. It’s a matte display, and not glossy, which means you don’t get a ton of glare or reflections which is a plus. But in terms of vibrancy, it’s definitely got more of a wash-ed out, or just basic display look to it. This is nothing that will keep you from cranking out some word or excel docs, but videos and streaming may not be the best quality. The keyboard is nice to use, very clicky, with not too much flex. The keyboard is not backlit, so if you need a keyboard that you’ll be using in the dark, perhaps a dark classroom or lecture hall (while a projector presentation is playing), you may opt for something that you’ll be able to see in low-light. In terms of ports, it’s got plenty. You’ll get an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, one USB-C port (which as far as I know does not support charging), an SD card slot on, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. All of these are nice to have and means you likely won’t need to carry a dongle around for extra ports. Battery life of this little machine has been pretty impressive. The low power state that the laptop goes into when you close the lid barely drains the battery in-between uses, which means that the battery level you close the lid at is likely the level you have when you turn it back on. I can’t say that about too many laptops, I always seem to have some drain on them when they’re sleeping. I believe battery life is touted at 10-hours or so, and I’d believe it, though I ended up plugging in before I reached that mark (not because it was dying, just because I had a power source available). In terms of style, this machine looks like a basic clamshell design. If you squint your eyes, it even kind of looks like a MacBook, a gray/silver laptop with a clean hinge design, and relatively minimalistic look. While it’s only made of plastic, it looks like it’s made of much more premium materials. All in all, for under $300 you’re getting a good (relatively) quick Windows 11 machine. It’s the perfect device for students, small business owners who just need a machine for bookkeeping, or those who need a laptop for the rare occasion they need a physical keyboard and trackpad (something your phone can’t provide). This is not a gaming computer, or necessarily a computer for graphic design or creatives. It is what it is: an affordable laptop that will perform best with Microsoft’s own applications, and those apps approved by Microsoft themselves.

A few things to know going in. This comes with Windows 11S. The S is secure version of Windows that only allows you to install programs from the Microsoft Store. Trying to load from a download or external media, it will warn you that only Windows Store installs are permitted with S. To allow external install, just follow the on screen prompts to leave the 11S version. It is fairly painless, but does require a few Windows updates to be applied. This will take multiple updates. The next thing to know, the keyboard is black/grey letters on a silver reflective background. A horrible design for anyone who needs to look at the keys occasionally or hunt and peck to type. It is very difficult to read, especially in a well lit or low lit room. Direct light is the enemy. Vendors need to pay less attention to looks and more to functionality. The silver keys astatically pleasing, until you use the keys. Performance wise, this laptop does a good job with daily tasks. You can run multiple apps like Office or browser windows with ease. Light 'gaming' is fine. This will not be confused for a gaming laptop. Anything requiring some power will not run very smooth. But social games will work without issue. The touchpad is pretty responsive, no issues found. Keystrokes are manageable and light tapping is all that is required. Key travel is just about perfect. The screen can appear a bit washed out if not looking direct at it. The screen does not rotate very far back, so taller people using it in their lap may have issues reading the screen. This is a really good entry level laptop that will cover basic needs. It is lightweight and comfortable to use with the exceptions of keycap readability and screen rotation.

The HP DQ6011DX is a 14" laptop that packs a lot of power in a small package. With an Intel processor, 4GB memory, and 128GB UFS (universal flash storage) it has enough power for busy days. It offers up to 11 hour battery life on a full charge and can go from zero to 50% charge in just 45 minutes. And, at only a little over 3 pounds, it's small/light enough to transport easily. It comes standard with Microsoft 365 - which includes Word, Excel, and Power Point - a 720p HD camera, and dual microphones for all of your productivity needs. It connected easily to my Wifi 6e network and bluetooth connectivity was effortless as well. The keys are slightly raised and the characters are large enough to see in most lighting conditions even without back-lighting. They make a quiet "tap" when typing with characters that are slightly raised as well. The sound is remarkably crisp and clear for such a small laptop. With 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C, 1 HDMI, and an external speaker/microphone port, connecting to other accessories is easy. I prefer an external using an external mouse and found that the HP connected easily and worked well. Although this is a review of the HP laptop and not of Windows 11, I must say that I am not a fan of Windows 11 Home in "S" mode. The S mode is designed to work exclusively with apps from the Microsoft store and for this reason might not work with all of the apps you use on a regular basis. It is supposed to be a more streamlined version of Windows 11 with improved security and performance. I prefer Google Chrome as my search engine and this laptop is shipped with Microsoft Edge as the default browser. The only way to change this is to disable "S" and return to Windows 11. While this might not seem like a big deal, once you disable "S" you can not return to it. I used the laptop for several days before disabling "S". While it may be safer and more efficient, I didn't want my frustration over not being able to use all of the apps I want to be a deterrent on using the laptop. The HP DQ6011 is a great full functioning laptop and is one that I can easily take with me from room to room.

Do not recommend this laptop. Spend a little more and get your money's worth.

This is a great economy laptop. It’s fairly light, good screen, and responsive keys. At its price point, it doesn't feel as cheap as some of the “made for Black Friday specials”. It’s got some heft and less flex than the cheapies. One thing I highly recommend is to have an external USB stick for file storage. The built in storage is great for handling the on board windows 11, but I wouldn’t bog it down with much more than that to keep it snappy. The power brick is TINY! This laptop easily fits in a standard laptop sleeve. Using it for hours, it doesn’t run very hot. Does get warm, but never burning hot. Keyboard is a nice size and very responsive. Typing on it feels fairly natural and not like a keyboard that will suffer key breakages within 6 months. Screen is bright, decent resolution, and very little lcd ghosting effects. Overall, this is a fantastic laptop for a young student, elderly parent, or as an inexpensive backup. With Windows, it will be compatible with a wide range of software but don’t expect it to be a gaming powerhouse of content workhorse. This is your classic cafe social media, email checking entry level laptop.

It’s nice. I wish it was touch screen. It’s light weight and I love the color.

The HP 14" Laptop (that doesn't seem to have any other name) is a halfway-decent productivity machine for basic web browsing and WiFi-based media consumption. I can see a budget-minded family buying a few of these for the kids to tear up doing homework, browsing the web and social media, and maybe some low-quality video watching for less than $200 each. I found the following areas concerning: - The monitor is VERY low density and VERY blue-ish... It took me getting the Intel Graphics Control Panel from the Microsoft Store and modifying the color balance to make this thing look normal (still dingy, TN panel quality, but the color was better) and the washed-out nature is hard to stomach when I'm used to more premium displays... It seems like similar offerings from Lenovo and Dell (for slightly higher prices) do better in this area. - RAM - 4GB isnt enough for Windows 11 to perform at normal levels. This is an otherwise snappy machine for the most part with all solid-state parts (save for the cooling fan) so this was a cost-based decision that could cost real experience with the device. I found that the model I have actually has a RAM upgrade slot on-board and I was able to swap the 4GB DDR4 SODIMM for a 16GB SODIMM I had laying around the shop. This made a HUGE difference in performance. From there I was able to turn off virtual memory, tax the slow onboard MMC/UFS storage, and take up less of the precious 128GB space with swapfile. The machine ran adequately for many tasks thereafter. - The finish on the machine is wannabe silver - Going after Apple's aesthetic and somehow making one all their own, HP uses this silver-on-silver motif all the way up well into their ENVY line. I think this machine would be stellar if it was done in a nice matte black to avoid scratches and make it more durable. Otherwise the build quality is what you'd expect sub-$200. Surprisingly sturdy actually all things considered. Would I recommend this? To someone who can't afford more machine but could muster an extra 30-40 bucks for a RAM upgrade and doesn't mind prying the bottom off to do it? Absolutely. To any other "enthusiast" or "serious" user? Not a chance. Thats not the target here - This is budget minded for budgets sake, and gets the job done for those use cases.

This HP laptop is pretty entry level. It isn’t anything fancy, but will get the job done. The keyboard is kind of clicky as it makes noise when you are typing. It does not bother me, but it is not quiet like some other keyboards I’ve used. The keyboard layout is fine. I can sit with the laptop on my lap and type pretty well. The screen is pretty basic. I’ve noticed that it looks best when looking straight at it. If you look at it at an angle, it does not look as good. It does not fold open but maybe 120 degrees. The hinge seems pretty solid. Keep in mind that this is not a touch screen. I’m used to using a touch screen, so sometimes I think this is and try to use it as a touch screen, but it isn’t. The laptop turns on fairly quickly once you get everything set up the way you want it. It did take a little time to set up and get all my apps/preferences set up. It is much easier nowadays using Microsoft and logging into Microsoft and logging into Google Chrome. This makes set up much easier. The shell seems to be a hard plastic and seems relatively durable. It does seem to have some give to it so maybe it won’t dent like metal does. The Wifi works well. It connected to my home network easily. It found my HP network printer quickly and did not require downloading any additional software. Probably because both are HP. The mouse touchpad seems to work very well. I’ve had trouble with other touch pads being sticky, but not this one. The speed is pretty good and battery life seems to be pretty good. I have Fiber internet and that generally works pretty fast. All in all if you are looking for a solid budget laptop, this would be a good option.

Let’s start by immediately setting expectations. For the price of this laptop, I know that it is an entry level laptop, and so I am not going to be holding this against this laptop because at $200, I understand that it’s going to lack on performance, build quality, and memory. That said, if you need an affordable laptop at this price range for yourself or maybe your kid. I think this is a laptop to consider for the following reasons. Size and Screen: I’ve come to appreciate 14-inch laptops compared to 13” or 16” because of their portability when traveling. I can just throw this on my carryon backpack and have on issue getting it out and putting it back in when going through TSA. Additionally, the screen is big enough to get my tasks done or even watch movies on the go. It’s not the brightest screen and the colors are a big neutral, but again for the price point, it does the job. Build Quality: For the price point, I think this is a good bang for your buck. It’s a plastic body with an aluminum feel. The keyboard and trackpad do the job. I’ve used laptops with better keyboards and more accurate trackpads, but again it does the job. There is no lack of response from the keys. They work decent with typing and web browsing. No complaints from me. Connections and Compatibility: The option for connections is probably my favorite part of this laptop. Nowadays, many laptops only come with USB C connections, sometimes four of them! But they do not have a USB, HDMI or a memory slot. You usually need to have an adapter to connect, but with this laptop it’s built in! For productivity and file transfer this is a win. For these reasons, this makes this laptop a great choice for anyone on this budget!

As for the quality so far no problems its a easy setup with no faulty issues. The color however is a bit dimmer than what youd expect but all is well.

First of all. This is a great productivity laptop for students, home use, etc. Setup was a breeze. I had to charge it out of the box to setup, but it charged quickly and held its charge well. Windows is familiar and was a welcome touch. The trackpad was good for a windows laptop and of this size. Keyboard offered enough travel to give feedback when keys were pressed. Bootup is quick. Opening apps like Microsoft Office, Edge, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat were quick and easy. I have installed a few apps on here that I use regularly and can attest that they work well as of today. Those apps are DialPad, Teams, Zoom, Slack, and other productivity applications. I want to be clear in this review, you cannot natively game at 4k on this rig, but I don't think that was ever the expectation. The expectation that should be set for this machine is that it will do any and all productivity that many people use, have a battery that will last you throughout the day, offer microphones, webcam, and speakers in a really solid package. I would recommend this to anyone needing those needs met.

Amazing purchase! Love this laptop! Easy to carry around, great battery life. Absolutely love the variety of colors they had!

The HP 14” Intel 4GB memory with 128 GB UFS is at the entry level for back to school. This laptop comes with all the features needed to get on-line and beyond. The available jacks are: On the left rail is a SD card reader. Hard drive access and power light. On the right rail, there is the power cord plug, 1HDMI port, USB 5 Gbps ports (2), USB-C port, and 1 audio in/out port. This version of Windows 11 comes with a desktop version of Microsoft Office good for one year. This version of Windows comes in S-mode. To enable downloading of files you must turn it off. With the desktop version of Microsoft Office keeping your school or office files located is a breeze. It is required to have a working Microsoft Account to complete the proper setup of this laptop. There is a work around, but it is not worth the effort. The laptop is nearly instant start out of the box. The laptop is lightweight and easily carried, I would still suggest getting a carry case. The laptop has an industry standard touchpad. I still prefer to use a mouse.

The HP 14" Laptop - Intel Processor - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS has a cost of less than $200, the price of a cheap cell phone. Its low cost is no determining factor of its ability to perform the everyday computer basics people need. I setup the HP Laptop with my Microsoft hotmail account and gained access to install apps to fine tune the laptop to what I like to do online. The camera and microphone worked fine on my Skype video call. The HDMI connected to my TV HMDI input and displayed the HP 14" Laptop - Intel Processor - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS screen on my TV screen. The HP 14" Laptop is extremely light weight and fits easily inside any medium size backpack. Surfing the internet with multiple windows open does not slow up resources on a noticeable level. The touch pad and cursor controls all of the access to the apps and all software. There is access to USB ports, headphone/microphone combo jack, and a memory card reader. The HP 14" Laptop - Intel Processor - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS is a low budget, but high ability laptop to travel with or use in the home.

Good little laptop for a great price, I only use it for college when i am traveling and it does the job well. Would not recommend it for gaming, only for a work/school laptop.

love it service was quick in the store i was in and out in less than 3 mins i placed a order online and it was ready in less than a hour the laptop is amazing beautiful color so many features i love it

I Love it this Laptop Computer it is such a great laptop, which I am still working my around it and it really Charges so fast I’m so glad that I made the great Choice absolutely. I really truly love it so much I am very happy

Really great basic computer. Not a lot of bells and whistles but i just needed it to write lessons and occasionally look up websites.

I use this computer for school work and personal and absolutely love it! I have noticed it moves slow if it needs restarted but otherwise it has been great for the value.

Great computer I use it for almost everything and it does is job.