HP 15.6" Review

This HP business laptop is a weird mix. It's got a massive 64GB of RAM, which is overkill for almost anyone, and a 1TB SSD. But it's paired with a pretty basic Intel 1355U CPU and a standard 1080p touchscreen. It's a machine built for one specific thing: having tons of tabs and apps open at once. For everything else, it's just okay.

That 64GB of RAM puts it in the 100th percentile, so multitasking is a non-issue. The storage is decent at the 65th percentile. The problem is the core processor, which only lands in the 33rd percentile. It's fine for office work and web browsing, but don't expect it to handle heavy creative tasks. The Intel Iris Xe graphics are fine for basic use, but its gaming score of 19/100 tells you everything you need to know.

The price range is all over the place, from $530 to $1270. At the low end, it's a decent deal for the RAM and storage. But if you're paying anywhere near $1270, you're getting ripped off. The weak CPU and screen just don't justify a high price tag. Shop around and aim for the bottom of that range.

Compared to a MacBook Pro, you lose out on massive CPU power, screen quality, and battery life. Next to a Lenovo Legion or MSI Vector, it's not even in the same league for performance. The more interesting match is the ASUS Zenbook Duo, which offers a more innovative dual-screen design for similar money. This HP wins on raw RAM, but loses on almost every other feature.

Buy this only if your number one priority is having an absurd amount of RAM for under $600. It's a niche pick for data analysts or developers running tons of virtual machines on a tight budget. For students, general business users, or anyone who cares about screen quality or speed, there are much better options.