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A big, RAM-heavy laptop with a dated CPU and a disappointingly low-res screen. It's a budget desktop replacement, not a performance machine.

The 32GB of DDR4 RAM is the star here, and it's the main reason this thing can juggle a ton of browser tabs and office apps without breaking a sweat. But the CPU sits in the 25th percentile, which means it's slower than three quarters of the laptops in our database. The integrated Iris Xe graphics are even worse, landing in the 14th percentile. This is not a machine for anything beyond light photo editing or very old games.

Stack this against a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition and the HP looks ancient. The Surface has a sharper screen, better battery life, and a much faster ARM chip, though you lose the touchscreen size. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is in a different league for gaming and portability, but it costs a lot more. The HP's only real edge is raw RAM and storage capacity for the money, if the price is right.

Without a listed price, it's hard to call this a deal or a dud. But the specs tell the story: you're paying for RAM and storage, not performance. If this is under $500, it's a reasonable budget desktop replacement. If it's anywhere near $700 or more, you're getting fleeced.

This HP 17 is a big, comfortable desktop replacement that's been stuffed with 32GB of RAM and a dual-drive setup, but the rest of the hardware is showing its age. The i7-1165G7 is a four-core chip from 2020, and the 1600x900 display is a real letdown on a 17.3-inch panel. It's fine for office work and web browsing, but don't expect it to feel modern.

If you want a laptop you can carry around all day, this isn't it. At 2.38kg with a tiny battery, it's a desk-bound machine. Go get a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition or a lighter 14-inch ultrabook instead.

Buy this only if you need a big screen, tons of RAM, and a lot of storage for basic office work, and you find it cheap. For anything else, there are better ways to spend your money. The weak CPU, low-res display, and small battery make it a tough sell in 2025.