HP laptops offer something for you, whether you're a creative looking to edit photos, a gamer in search of a powerful laptop or a student in need of a small, lightweight laptop.

Many of the best HP laptops have features designed for remote or hybrid work such as improved webcams and microphones, better audio quality, longer battery life, faster charging and the fastest Wi-Fi 6 wireless.

Like other PC makers such as Dell, Lenovo, Acer and Asus, HP is in the midst of updating the processors in its laptops and two-in-ones. That means Intel-based models are moving from 11th-gen to 12th-gen CPUs, while AMD Ryzen systems are switching from 5000-series chips to 6000-series. It also means it's generally a good time to look for deals on older models of the best HP laptops. However, we've also seen big performance improvements with the new processors. An updated model might cost a little more but will add to the overall longevity. 

Device convergence is an ongoing effort for many in the tech sector. Perhaps the biggest opportunity is to seamlessly connect our PC and mobile computing experiences, such that our devices all interoperate with a base level of functionality with as little friction as possible. In short, various mobile and client PC operating systems just need to work together, enabling users full interoperability, and then just get out of the way.

Historically, a few major computer OEMs like Dell have tried to achieve this with moderate success, but ongoing development was eventually shelved. More recently Microsoft has enabled its latest Windows operating systems with the Link To Windows app for mobile and the Windows Phone Link app, but my experience with it has been a mixed bag of frustration with just passable overall functionality.

Intel, on the other hand, has something called Unison, that it hopes its desktop and more laptop OEM partners will eventually adopt. And it’s actually in-market today on a few Intel Evo certified machines from the likes of HP and Acer.

A Preview Look At Intel Unison Smartphone To PC Integration Technology

Intel sent me an HP laptop with a preview release of its Unison software already installed, and paring it with my OnePlus 11 5G Android phone was as simple as scanning a QR code and following the prompts to give the PC client access to my contacts, message logs, etc. You can also see how my device is connected above, and that you can also have multiple devices simultaneously connected. You can also see that there’s a DND toggle, that will pause all notifications from the app if you’d like, so you can maintain focus on whatever task is currently at hand, and not get sucked into your phone.

But that’s the beauty of this kind of device integration that major players like Intel and Microsoft are investing development resources in. As you can see, there’s a modal notification window that slides in from the right side Windows notifications tray, in which you can reply directly to a text message that comes in, from the comfort of your PC keyboard and without having to pick up your phone. It’s that kind of uninterrupted continuity that’s so valuable to users, whether at off hours, working from home or in the office.

However, Intel may have the upper-hand on this sort of experience, because from a platform level, it has better control of the hardware, driver and firmware resources, such that it appears able to create a more reliable, consistent experience with broader functionality.

This is the Intel Unison phone call interface, which is basic functionality that needs to just work. With Windows Phone Link, in my experience, this functionality currently has major compatibility issues or is just plain broken. However, I was able to call my business partner Marco with Intel Unison, through my OnePlus 11 5G, and call quality was excellent.

I had him on the speakers of the HP laptop, and using its on-board mic array to capture my audio. Marco said he could hear me crisp and clear with excellent noise and echo-cancellation. In fact, the audio quality delivered from my end was much better than a typical speakerphone call, and on the level of a quality handset when up to your ear with the phone inches away from your mouth. The HP Spectre 16 that I was testing was configured with an Intel Smart Sound Digital Microphone array, and it was doing a great job filtering out noise and delivering clean voice audio. We did have a bit of an issue with a reverb echo on his end, where he’d hear himself talking after he spoke, so there’s still some work to do here. Regardless, this is the kind of integration that Intel’s Evo program can coordinate with laptop OEMs in the future, for a better overall user experience.

The other area where Unison seems more refined to me is its handling of media. Here you can see the Photos and Videos Gallery tab. The organization of this digital media is more like what the average smartphone already has setup and sorted. You can also transfer these files to your PC at anytime with the simple click of the get button. Transferring files and other media to your phone is also a simple drag and drop from Windows to the Unison app that will then get the files to your phone. Images and video will appear in an Intel Unison folder for the respective media type in the photos or video gallery of your phone, or in the documents file manager of your device, in the case of a Word doc, PDF or the like.

Once again, Windows Phone Link just doesn’t have this type of clean UI, and just dumps your phone’s pictures into a single gallery, all grouped together and with no access to video or other file types, beyond images. Also, as you can see above, the Intel Unison for Android app has its own file manager interface as well. Microsoft’s Link To Phone for Android is just a bare bones client with very little phone-side UI at all, except for a few simple configuration settings.

Intel Unison Preview Wrap-Up

Intel notes, “Unison is officially in-market today on select 12th Gen Intel Core Evo systems from OEMs like HP and Acer. Intel is bringing the Unison capability to market via Intel Evo designs and you will see many more this spring on eligible 13th Gen devices as PC OEMs launch their products.” Though I should point out that I haven’t been able to test iPhone compatibility, but I do think it trails Unison for Android in spots, likely just due to Apple restrictions in certain areas.

Features that I’m waiting on are things like a call history log and the ability to run phone apps in a window on your PC, so you can literally just stay in one interface all day if you wish, and not interrupt your flow. I hear the former call history log is currently a work in progress, though I’m not sure on the latter.

Regardless, my early demo of Intel Unison leaves me hopeful that seamless phone-PC integration will be firmly in our grasp. It’s been a holy grail type vision for a while now, and it will likely take a major player like Intel that has the engineering resources to enable the entire platform stack with both hardware and software solutions. Unison is looking impressive so far. Now Intel just has to buff it out a bit more and then drive adoption in the market. And when it comes to new PC technology adoption, Intel definitely has the means and the mass to push this over the goal line.

_{Update, 2/17/23: This article was updated to reflect the availability status of the product.}

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The Apple MacBook Air M2 currently tops our list of the best laptops 2023 has to offer because it is a solid choice for most people. It offers a great combination of everything we look for when we're testing: reliable everyday performance, long battery life and a design that works for a broad range of users. The latest MacBook Air starts at $1,199, which is why we still recommend the 2020 MacBook Air M1 as a lower-cost alternative to the latest Air model, as it's still an all-around excellent laptop. For those looking for a more value-oriented option, HP's Pavilion Aero 13 is an excellent small and light laptop starting at $550, but even fully loaded it's a reasonable $900.

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I have always had a problematic relationship with network-attached printers. And among IT professionals, I know I'm not unique in that. 

In fact, I always avoided using them in my SOHO environment because, more often than not, the time when you need to use a printer the most is usually when it malfunctions with a paper jam or your print job vanishes without explanation into the ether. Then you're spending an hour trying to figure out whether your drivers aren't up to date or if there's something wrong with the networking.

But when HP offered me the chance to look at its new LaserJet Pro all-in-one line, in both monochrome and color, I jumped at it. 

Why? I hadn't looked at a new laser printer in at least 10 years, and the monstrosity in my closet's tech stack was out of date, I couldn't print directly to it from my mobile devices, it didn't work well on my new Macs and Windows 11 systems, and from a networking perspective it was insecure. 

Maybe this new printer would be my friend as opposed to a foe?

Installation

I was happy to discover that the years of complex printer installation with huge software requirements were long gone with the HP LaserJet Pro units. The biggest amount of labor was getting the 28-pound bundle of joy out of its box, placing it on a sturdy surface (the shelf in the closet of my wife's office did nicely), plugging it in, and turning it on. I chose to go wireless, but you can also plug in a Gigabit Ethernet connection or USB cable if you want to go hardwired. 

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And yes, there's also a fax line if you still do that instead of just emailing.

The current crop of LaserJet Pro units has already-installed toner cartridges, so that's another hassle you don't have to contend with. The pre-installed 148A cartridge is suitable for about 2,900 pages. When you need to replace the toner cartridge, the 148X retails for $227 and yields about 9,500 pages. The Color LaserJet Pro MFP unit, which I also looked at, uses a bundle of cartridges, the W211X series, in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, each going for about $100. Yes, the supplies for these LaserJets are expensive, but that's typical given the higher-quality toner needed.

Software

There are two ways to get the device onto your network. You can install the HP Smart app on your phone and go through the "Set up or add printer" wizard, or you can do it directly from the printer's touchscreen display. 

I chose to set up the device with the display on the monochrome unit. While it sounds simpler, it would not be my recommended route because you have to do a fair bit of typing on it to enter your wireless network credentials, and the screen is only 2.7 inches wide, so it's very easy to fat-finger. I used the app to set up the Color MFP, and it was much easier.

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If it is your first time setting up an HP printer using the HP Smart app (and also the display), you will be prompted to set up an account on HP's Smart cloud, which allows you to use the app to print, scan, or fax from anywhere on any HP printer, not just the printer you are setting up. It can discover all printers on the network you are connected to and can also link to your various cloud storage accounts, such as Google Drive, DropBox, Box, and Evernote, as well as other WebDav servers.

In addition to standard Wi-Fi print connectivity, you can also print via Wi-Fi Direct, a direct connection to the printer. iOS devices can print to it using AirPrint, built into iOS and iPadOS. To connect to the printer with my Macs, all I had to do was open Settings and choose Printers & Scanners, and it was automatically discovered. With a Mac, you can also use this menu to scan documents with the LaserJet Pro, so if you've installed HP Smart on your iPhone, you don't need to install it on the Mac itself. 

If you want HP Smart on your Mac, make sure you're installing the version from the Mac App Store and not HP's website, as you'll get a security warning if you try to use the HP website one on newer Macs. Yeah, there's always something.

On Windows, you'll want to visit the HP Easy Start website and get the software, which installs various drivers and utilities for the printer.

Overall I thought HP did a good job with the software on this printer, and the company appears to have standardized its development toolkit so that Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android versions of HP Smart have a similar look and feel. All of them appear to have been built on MIT-licensed open-source software and Microsoft .NET and C#.

This is a far cry from the stuff HP put out not even 10 years ago, and it's surprisingly a small package, taking up only 130MB on the Mac. The only downside I see to HP Smart is that much of its operation appears to be cloud-centered, so if its cloud is under heavy use, it can be sluggish to respond; this is the flip side of not having such a huge software payload sitting on the client when all of the management is running remotely.

Use

Generally speaking, I have found the LaserJet Pro series to be trouble-free once you get the HP Smart situation squared away, but with a caveat that if the printer is being used wirelessly, you absolutely want to make sure it is in an area with good Wi-Fi reception. I had to flip between two different networks to make sure I was getting good connectivity, and because the printer was placed in the corner of the house that was relatively far from the access point, I had to set the network it was using in the touchscreen display to 2.4GHz as opposed to 5GHz. 

The other issue I encountered with this line of printers is that they're designed to be power-efficient, so they go into sleep mode after only being on for minutes at a time. There can sometimes be a short lag before the printer wakes up when using HP Smart or when sending print jobs to the unit if it has been in its power-suspended mode. So if your Wi-Fi connectivity isn't great, it will take a long time to reacquire the network (or might not even acquire at all), and you'll be wondering why you can't print to it.

Otherwise? It's a classic multifunction LaserJet with two paper trays with light to medium office capacity and excellent print quality, and at retail currently about $420. Given market consolidation, few other SMB laser printers are on the market that will do the same job, with the same connectivity and manageability for the same money. 

The last time I didn't hate a personal/small business laser printer was probably my trusty HP LaserJet Series 5P I bought to print my wedding invitations in 1995, back when Canon still made the laser engines, and I was working for the company as a software engineer. 

Bottom line

It took HP probably over a decade, but it finally released a small-business multifunction laser printer that I not only do not hate but actually enjoy using -- it's fast, it produces high-quality output, it has secure networking, and it also had a fairly trouble-free setup accompanied by excellent mobile device connectivity so that you can print from smartphones and tablets with ease. 

If you are a small business or a SOHO environment with light to medium printing requirements that needs laser-quality output as opposed to an inkjet and also needs to do occasional scanning and faxing, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP series in monochrome or color would be a good choice.

Alternatives to consider 

The color version of the LaserJet Pro MFP is a good choice if color printing is a heavy requirement for your small business besides monochrome document output.

The M40dw is a wireless and networked laser printer for workgroups that only need print capability; it's a classic monochrome LaserJet. 

A staple of the modern electronics and computing industry, HP has stood the test of time, and that’s not because of luck. After leading the industry during the PC revolution that brought computers into millions of homes during the late 20th century, the brand continues to offer some of the best computers in the 21st century. When it comes to laptops, the HP logo graces all kinds, including budget-friendly, Windows laptops and Chromebooks, cutting-edge 2-in-1 laptops, and powerful gaming machines. At any given time, you’ll find HP laptop deals featured in lists galore, with mentions in the best laptop deals, the best Chromebook deals, and even great gaming laptop deals. The deals are plentiful so there should be an HP laptop out there that will suit your needs and budget. Because there are so many, we want to help you find that special device, so we’ve rounded up some of the best HP laptop deals that you can avail this month.

Today’s best HP laptop deals

• HP Chromebook 15.6-inch —
• HP Laptop 14 —
• HP Laptop 17 —
• HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 Laptop 14 — $630, was $970
• HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop 15 —
• HP Envy Laptop 17 — $800, was $1,100
• HP Victus Laptop 16 —
• HP EliteBook 865 — $939, was $2,227
• HP Spectre x360 — $950, was $1,250

HP Chromebook 15.6-inch — $250, was $330

With its sizable 15.6-inch touchscreen display, offering an HD 1366 by 768 resolution, with anti-glare technology, this Chromebook is useful anywhere, anytime. Under the hood is an Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core processor, with clock speeds up to 2.8GHz, and Intel UHD graphics. An impressive 8GB of DDR4 system memory allows you to multi-task like a champ, while the 128GB solid-state drive offers more storage than you usually see in a Chromebook.

Altogether, it features some pretty impressive specs and would do excellent as anyone’s daily driver, as long as you’re looking to do some studying, watch some media, or handle basic productivity tasks.

HP Laptop 14 — $270, was $400

Large screens are great sometimes, but if you’re looking for true portability, smaller tends to be better and more manageable. That’s what this HP Laptop 14 offers, thanks to its 14-inch HD micro-edge display with BrightView eye comfort support and 250 nits brightness rating. Inside is an Intel Celeron N4500 dual-core processor, 8GB of DDR4 system memory, and integrated Intel UHD graphics.

The 128GB solid-state drive is fast, responsive, and plenty large enough to store photos, documents, media, and beyond. With today’s cloud storage solutions — and because of how cheap they are — you can always expand your storage at any time, or connect external media, like an external hard drive. The long-lasting battery will get you through the day, and when you need some more power, HP’s Fast-Charge technology will get you back in action quickly.

HP Laptop 17 — $330, was $500

Running Windows 11 Home, this is a true laptop — it’s also powered by an AMD Athlon Gold 7220U dual-core processor up to 3.7GHz. AMD Radeon graphics ensure you can do some light or casual gaming, and handle a majority of graphic design and editing tasks. You’ll probably want to connect an ergonomic mouse if that’s your plan, however.

Other features include 8GB of system memory, which is decent, and a 128GB solid-state drive which is plenty of storage space, except for some of the more hardcore uses — like AAA gaming. All in, it’s a great little laptop for just about anyone, especially as a secondary device.

HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 Laptop 14 — $550, was $800

A 2-in-1 laptop can quickly switch from laptop mode to tablet mode by flipping the keyboard under the screen, as explained by our laptop buying guide. The HP Pavilion x360 14t-ek000 falls under this category, enabled by the 360-degree hinges on its 14-inch touchscreen with Full HD resolution. If you’ll be watching streaming content, the experience gets better with its HP Dual Speakers with Audio by B&O. In terms of performance, the 2-in-1 laptop won’t let you down with its 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which are paired with 8GB of RAM that’s recommended by our guide on how much RAM do you need for laptops. The HP Pavilion x360 comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed in its 256GB SSD.

HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop 15 — $630, was $840

This 2-in-1 ups the ante with its 15.6-inch full-HD touchscreen display. It’s slightly larger than most comparable options, but the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U six-core processor with AMD Radeon Graphics really raises the bar here, allowing you to enjoy some casual gaming and light editing. That processor, by the way, offers clock speeds up to 4.3GHz which is remarkable in a laptop like this, especially for its price point.

Of course, you also get Windows 11 Home, 8GB of DDR4 system memory, and a decently-sized 256GB solid-state drive for files, documents, and beyond. It’s pre-loaded with HP software, like HP Palette or HP QuickDrop, and uses AI noise reduction and a high-resolution 5MP camera for clear, enjoyable video calls and conferences. It’s a solid little workhorse, but will give you some time to play when you’re ready to wind down in the evening.

HP Envy Laptop 17 — $700, was $1,100

One of the major selling points of the HP Envy Laptop is its 17.3-inch screen, which is large enough to provide a clear look at the projects that you’ll be working on. Creative professionals and video editors will appreciate the display’s Full HD resolution and accurate colors, though it’s also amazing for watching content from your favorite streaming services. The laptop will be able to keep up with your daily tasks through its 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB of RAM, and it’s ready to start working with you after unboxing because it’s got Windows 11 Home pre-installed in its 512GB SSD. If you’ll be using the HP Envy Laptop for video calls, you’ll look your best with its 5MP camera with Auto Frame technology and AI Noise Reduction.

HP Victus Laptop 16 — $750, was $1,000

If you’re looking for a true gaming machine, from HP, the Victus is your best best. It’s rocking an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H six-core and 12-thread processor, with clock speeds up to 4.5GHz, plus it has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 4GB of GDDR6 dedicated VRAM. You won’t be playing the latest titles on ultra, we’re looking at you Forspoken, but you can certainly play a lot on medium to high, and crank the settings for older titles.

It also has 8GB of DDR5 RAM, which is some of the best on the market right now, and a 256GB solid-state drive for speed, and lots of storage space. The immersive 16.1-inch full-HD IPS display is WLED-backlit for a bright, vivid picture. HP dual speakers with audio by Bang & Olufsen are rich, enjoyable and provide a small-scale surround-experience like no other. It’s running Windows 11 Home too, so you get a full system experience, no matter where you take this thing.

HP EliteBook 865 — $1.049, was $2,227

The HP EliteBook 865 is a dependable laptop that will have no trouble meeting the expectations of work-from-home employees and business owners. The device highlights the capabilities of AMD amid the AMD vs Intel rivalry with its AMD Ryzen 5 6600U processor, which is paired with AMD Radeon 660M Graphics and 16GB of RAM for reliable performance across multiple apps. You can get the Windows 10 Pro on the laptop through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro, and you’ll have enough space left over on its 256GB SSD for all your software and files. The laptop features a 16-inch screen with WUXGA resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio, and if you’re concerned for your security, this particular model is the Wolf Pro Security Edition, which provides enterprise-level protection.

HP Spectre x360 — $1,000, was $1,250

The HP Spectre x360 is another 2-in-1 laptop that falls under the convertible category, with the 360-degree hinges on its 13.5-inch WUXGA+ touchscreen enabling quick and easy transformations from laptop mode to tablet mode and vice versa. You won’t experience performance issues with the device as it’s powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB of RAM, and it will be able to run all your favorite apps with Windows 11 Home pre-installed in its 512GB SSD. If you’ll need to join video chats, the HP Spectre x360 will help you look your best with its 5MP GlamCam with Appearance Filter, which also offers a physical privacy shutter so that you’ll have peace of mind whenever you’re not using the laptop’s webcam.

How to choose an HP laptop

Bluetooth is a wireless standard that is ubiquitous nowadays. Your phone almost certainly has Bluetooth capability, and virtually all modern tablets and laptops, including HP laptops, pack this connectivity. Bluetooth allows you to pair your computer or another device to peripherals such as wireless headphones or speakers (to name the two most popular examples), but if you’re picky about being on the latest standard, then you’ll want to look closely at the specs of the PC you’ve got your eye on to make sure it’s not outdated — something you run the risk of if you’re looking at the cheapest of the cheap HP laptop deals out there.

Are HP laptops good for gaming?

Any Windows laptop can run games, but that doesn’t mean that any computer can run any game. For playing modern games at good settings, you need a laptop with a dedicated (or “discrete”) graphics card. These GPUs act almost like a second CPU for your PC, but one that is fully dedicated to handling resource-heavy graphical tasks. That usually means gaming, but also applies to jobs like video rendering.

You’ll also want a good modern CPU, ideally a ninth- or 10th-generation Intel Core processor or one of the newer AMD Ryzen processors. Many HP laptops (and even many other cheap gaming laptops you can find today) come loaded with this sort of hardware and HP also makes a number of PCs dedicated to gaming in its Pavilion and Omen lines, so you’ve got a few options if you’re looking for a beefier machine for both work and play.

Do HP laptops come with Microsoft Word?

Microsoft Word, being a component of the Microsoft Office suite, is paid software, and HP laptops do not include this for free. However, many do come with an Office trial, and you may even be able to get Microsoft Office for free through your school or workplace (and if not, consider looking around for a good Microsoft Office deal to save some money). If all you need is a basic word processor, Windows still includes the classic WordPad text editor, and you can also check out the free Microsoft Office alternatives.

Are HP laptops waterproof?

You’ll notice that most of these HP laptop deals forego any models with water-resistance ratings. There’s good reason for that, because electronics and water typically don’t mix very well, and laptops (from HP or any brand) are no different. Although you can often rescue a laptop from a spill on the keyboard, no consumer-grade PC is fully waterproof or even what you would consider water-resistant. Even Apple MacBooks, despite some persistent rumors, are not waterproof. If you’re concerned about that, however, then you may want to invest in a waterproof cover or bag that can keep your HP laptop safe.

Do HP laptops have HDMI ports?

The vast majority of modern computers come with ports for an HDMI cable, which is the current standard for A/V connectivity (DisplayPort is also popular, although more commonly used for desktops rather than laptops). HDMI is a connection that transmits high-definition audio and video signals along a single cable, and pretty much all HP laptops feature an HDMI port which allows you to connect your computer to an external display if you want to. A majority of the HP laptop deals featured above include systems with either a built-in HDMI port or some variation — some USB Type-C ports, for example, support micro HDMI or conversion type cables to output video to an external TV, display, or monitor.

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