HP Essential 17″
Laptop summary
HP Essential is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It is quite heavy at 5 lbs (2.27 kg). Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 17-inch IPS display. The 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors.
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HP Essential 17″
Specifications
| HP Essential 17″ |
|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more |
| Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 16gb |
| Screen size |
| 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution |
| HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight |
| 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 15.78 x 10.15 x 0.81 inches |
| (40.08 x 25.78 x 2.06 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 |
| Hard drives |
| 500gb SSD |
| Release date |
| August 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $1,029.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $669.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HP Essential 17″
HP Essential 17″ summary
HP 17.3 Inch Business Laptop, Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, WI-FI 6, Anti-Glare Display, 2026 Edition, Windows 11 with Office 365 for The Web
【Powerful Performance】Equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, featuring up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 10 cores, and 12 threads, ensuring efficient and powerful multitasking capabilities.
【Expansive Display】The 17.3" IPS HD+ display offers clear and vibrant visuals, 250 nits brightness, and anti-glare coating, perfect for both work and entertainment.
【Expand Your Storage on Us】This laptop includes Up to 2TB of built-in storage
【Versatile Connectivity】Stay connected with multiple ports including USB 3.0 Type-C, USB 3.0 Type-A, AC smart pin, HDMI, and a headphone/mic combo jack, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless wireless networking.
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