HP Essential 14″
Laptop summary
HP Essential is an excellent value Windows laptop released in 2023. It is portable enough at 3.24 lbs (1.47 kg) for a 14-inch laptop. The 320gb SSD storage is a brilliant amount.
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Specifications
| HP Essential 14″ |
|---|
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 8gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more |
| Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Screen size |
| 14″ |
| Weight |
| 3.24 lbs (1.47 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 12.76 x 8.86 x 0.71 inches |
| (32.41 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 |
| Hard drives |
| 320gb SSD |
| Release date |
| November 4, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $279.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $279.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
HP Essential 14″
12.76 in
32.41 cm
8.86 in
22.5 cm
Thickness: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
HP Essential 14″ summary
HP Premium 14-inch HD Thin and Light Laptop, Intel Quad-Core Processor, Long Battery Life, Webcam, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Portable SSD, White, Win 11 + 1 Year Microsoft 365 (8GB RAM | 320GB Storage)
CPU Model Speed: 260 GHz | Display Type: LED | Graphics Coprocessor: Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Keyboard Layout: Backlit | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz
ASIN: B0CK52DZ8K
HP Essential 14″
Updated October 19, 2026