HP Essential 14″
Laptop summary
HP Essential is a great value Windows laptop released in 2023. It is quite lightweight at only 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) for a 14″ laptop. Your 320gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount.
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Specifications
| HP Essential 14″ |
|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more |
| Intel Celeron Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 16gb |
| Screen size |
| 14″ |
| Weight |
| 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 12.7 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches |
| (32.26 x 22.35 x 1.78 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 |
| Hard drives |
| 320gb SSD |
| Release date |
| December 8, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $329.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $329.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HP Essential 14″
12.7 in
32.26 cm
8.8 in
22.35 cm
Thickness: 0.7 in (1.78 cm)
HP Essential 14″
Updated October 17, 2026