HP by4022wm 17.3" 4G550UA 2022, Core i3-1115G4, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver

The HP by4022wm has a 94th percentile social proof score with a 4.3-star average, but its Core i3-1115G4 sits in the 11th percentile for CPUs. It's a big, cheap 17.3-inch laptop for basic tasks. Gaming is a 9.1 out of 100, so don't even think about it.

The Core i3-1115G4 is a dual-core chip with a 4.1GHz boost clock. That's fine for web browsing, email, and Office apps, but it's in the 11th percentile for CPUs in our database. Translation: this is one of the slowest processors you can buy in a new laptop right now. The 8GB of DDR4 RAM is also on the low side, sitting in the 20th percentile. You'll feel it if you open more than a dozen browser tabs or try to run a video call alongside a few documents.

The integrated Intel UHD graphics are what they are. With 8GB of shared VRAM, it's not a gaming machine, and our gaming score of 9.1 out of 100 confirms that. The 256GB SSD is snappy for boot times and app launches, but it's in the 16th percentile for storage. You'll fill it fast if you keep photos, movies, or more than a couple of games installed. For everyday productivity, it's adequate. For anything demanding, it's a stretch.

Stacked against the Apple MacBook Air M5, the HP looks like it's from a different decade. The MacBook's M5 chip absolutely destroys the i3-1115G4, and the Air's build quality and battery life are in another league entirely. But the MacBook costs several times more. The ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 are similarly premium, with OLED screens and far better performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 offers better durability and a stronger CPU, though at a higher price. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition has a better display and build. Honestly, every competitor here beats the HP on raw specs. The HP's only real advantage is price, and the 94th percentile social proof suggests that's enough for a lot of people.

At $449 USD, this laptop is cheap. And that's the whole pitch. You're getting a 17.3-inch 1080p screen, a full keyboard with numpad, and a year of Microsoft 365 thrown in. The social proof score of 94th percentile suggests most buyers feel they got their money's worth. But the value equation shifts when you look at the specs. A CPU in the 11th percentile and RAM in the 20th percentile mean this machine will age fast. The MXN listing at 14,371 is a different market, so we won't compare those directly. For $449, it's a fair deal for basic tasks. Just don't expect it to punch above its weight class.

The HP by4022wm 4G550UA is a 17.3-inch budget laptop that gets one thing very right: social proof. It sits in the 94th percentile there, backed by a 4.3-star average across 216 reviews. People genuinely like this thing. But peel back the sticker and you'll find an Intel Core i3-1115G4 that lands in the 11th percentile for CPUs, 8GB of RAM in the 20th percentile, and a 256GB SSD in the 16th. This is a machine built for light work, not heavy lifting.

At 2.36kg and with a 17.3-inch 1080p IPS display, it's a big screen in a reasonably portable shell. The anti-glare panel is nice for bright rooms, though the screen itself only hits the 40th percentile. You get a full-size keyboard with a numpad, which is a real plus for spreadsheet folks. But the integrated Intel UHD graphics put gaming at a 9.1 out of 100, so don't expect much beyond solitaire and streaming.

Skip this if you need any real performance. The CPU is in the 11th percentile and the RAM is in the 20th, so video editing, coding, or heavy multitasking will frustrate you. Gamers should look elsewhere, the 9.1 out of 100 gaming score says it all. If you want a machine that'll still feel decent in three years, spend a bit more on something with at least 16GB of RAM and a better processor. Also skip it if you hate Windows S mode, since that's what you'll be dealing with out of the box.

The HP by4022wm is a budget laptop that knows its lane. It's not fast, it's not powerful, and it won't game. But it's cheap, it has a big screen, and most owners seem happy with it. The 4.3-star rating and 94th percentile social proof tell you that expectations are being met. If you need a basic machine for web browsing, email, and Office work, and you want a 17-inch screen without spending much, this works. Just know that the CPU and RAM are near the bottom of our database, so this isn't a long-term investment. It's a stopgap.