intel Notebook
The 11th Gen Intel i7-1165G7 processor and 32GB of DDR4 RAM let you run multiple heavy applications without slowdown. Its 17.3-inch HD+ touchscreen and dual storage (1TB NVMe SSD plus 1TB HDD) give you both a responsive display and ample room for files. This laptop is best for a home user or student who needs a large screen, plenty of memory, and a touch interface for everyday productivity and media.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 32GB of RAM is overkill in the best way for multitasking 93rd
- Dual storage with a 1TB NVMe SSD plus a 1TB HDD gives you tons of room 89th
- Big 17.3-inch touchscreen is easy on the eyes for basic work 72nd
- Backlit keyboard and Wi-Fi 6 are nice touches at this price
Cons
- 1600x900 resolution on a 17-inch screen looks soft and dated
- The 41Wh battery is tiny for a laptop this size
- Four-core CPU from 2020 is already behind the curve
- Reliability scores are below average, and warranty support complaints are common
What owners think
The Word on the Street
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The proof
Performance
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.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Display
| Size | 17.3" |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Physical
| Weight | 2.4 kg / 5.2 lbs |
| Battery | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
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.
| Spec | intel Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1165G7 | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 |
| Screen | 17.3" | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 41 | 72 | - | 80 | 71 | 100 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intel Notebook | 36.4 | 6.3 | 72.1 | 42.2 | 19.9 | 4.3 | 88.6 | 4 | 92.6 | 30.9 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 93.8 | 90.6 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 1.6 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.4 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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.
Price History
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Overview
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.
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop play modern games?
No. The Intel Iris Xe graphics are integrated and rank in the 14th percentile in our database. You can play older or very light indie games, but anything from the last few years will struggle.
Q: Is the screen good for watching movies?
It's big, which is nice, but 1600x900 on a 17.3-inch panel looks noticeably soft. If you care about sharp text or crisp video, look for a 1080p or higher display.
Q: How long does the battery last?
Not long. The 41Wh battery is small for a laptop this size, and the 17-inch screen draws power. Expect a few hours of light use at best, so keep the charger nearby.
Who Should Skip This
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.
Verdict
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.
Usage Scores
- Overall34.5
- AI/LLM16.2
- Gaming8.7
- Portability23.3
- Creator17.6
- Student38.8
- Business28
- Developer41.8
- Entertainment29
