HP Essiential 17″
Laptop summary
HP Essiential is a good value Windows laptop released in 2024. It is light enough at 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg). Full HD resolution is ok for the 17-inch monitor. The 500gb SSD storage is common.
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Specifications
| HP Essiential 17″ |
|---|
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 40gb |
| Screen size |
| 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight |
| 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 15.78 x 10.15 x 0.78 inches |
| (40.08 x 25.78 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 |
| Hard drives |
| 500gb SSD |
| Release date |
| October 2, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $799.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $799.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HP Essiential 17″
15.78 in
40.08 cm
10.15 in
25.78 cm
Thickness: 0.78 in (1.98 cm)
HP Essiential 17″
Updated October 19, 2026