Customer reviews from hp.com
HP - Essential Laptop Computer 15.6" HD AMD Athlon 8 GB memory; 256 GB SSD - Silver
Average customer rating
4.3
(210 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 210 reviews
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
10
1 Star
12
87%of customers recommend this product.
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52 out of
60)
Customer Reviews for HP - Essential Laptop Computer 15.6" HD AMD Athlon 8 GB memory; 256 GB SSD - Silver
Posted by: Bill dodg
Verified Purchase:Yes
Explorer was slow and basically did not work do I down loaded chrome and now the pc runs well. Also the auto cloud was not what I wanted and when setting up the pc for the first time it loaded lots of junk I was trying to get away from getting a new pc. Then trying to disable the cloud function is difficult and lastly now I haven’t been able to delete the junk files that were sent to the cloud. All making me unhappy with lots left to do change over to the new pc. Oh then you will need to buy an expensive cord to use the USB-C connection. Actually I need to buy three, one to download from my phone. One for the internet. One for usb to usbc
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Posted by: J. Pierce
from Waldorf, MD
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great gift for my daughter
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Quality
5
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Posted by: RonM62
Verified Purchase:Yes
PC arrived with everything my student needed and much more.
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
5
LIGHTWEIGHT LAPTOP WITH LOTS OF SPEED.
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: techguru
from Houston
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This laptop has exceeded my expectations. The speed, the battery life, and how easy it is to add attachments make this a nice PC replacement. Setup time including the transfer of material off the old laptop took me 20 minutes. The AMD Ryzen 5 chip has as much speed as my older I7 chip, which was a surprise. Pages are opening fast, my Office 365 apps open without any lags, and the battery life seems to last forever. I had surgery and I was able to use this pc for a few days without recharging it. Two updates were sent by HP, and they updated without any errors. Super impressed by the current results.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
4
Power Punch for the Price
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: MommieEsq3
from HEMPSTEAD
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The laptop is thin but a little bit on the heavy side. However, it is still very portable. The internet connectivity is stable and fast. The processing speed is great and allows for fast streaming and typing up papers a breeze. The sound qaulity of the speakers is good and works well when on a zoom call or streaming music.
The wide screen makes watching moves possible and battery life is ok, laptop lasted about 4 hours before needing another charge.
At this price point it is a pretty good buy as opposed to a netbook or chrome book.
The wide screen makes watching moves possible and battery life is ok, laptop lasted about 4 hours before needing another charge.
At this price point it is a pretty good buy as opposed to a netbook or chrome book.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Efficient entry level laptop for home and office u
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: Thaddeus
from Pinckney
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] HP 15.6 inch Laptop PC 15-fc0037wm was ready to set up and customizing was straightforward. Initial set up managed through your Microsoft account duplicates the settings and programs from my previous device. I still needed to add apps, extensions and other custom settings. Make sure to give yourself a couple hours to cycle through updates, install, etc.
It is a solid processor for home and office use and decent graphics for limited online and gaming. I would have preferred to be able to update/double the RAM but the system isn't designed for expanding.
The laptop does exactly what it is set up to do and does so efficiently and quickly for most home and office use.
It is a solid processor for home and office use and decent graphics for limited online and gaming. I would have preferred to be able to update/double the RAM but the system isn't designed for expanding.
The laptop does exactly what it is set up to do and does so efficiently and quickly for most home and office use.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Performance and Easy Setup
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: RosalvaT
from BROWNSVILLE
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The HP 15.6 inch Laptop PC is an excellent addition to my home office. This product is amazing in quality and clear picture quality. I love that it has 8GB Memory as I do alof of home made projects and use Canva extensively for my librarian job. The high quality camera that comes along with it can be closed when it is not in usage. I can feel the quick processing when working on any project. This laptop is made from recycled plastics which is excellent for our environment. It contains the Windows 11 Home Operating System and is also easy to turn on at a press of a button. The setup was easy to do without excessive instructions. Overall I love the crispness of the laptop, the brilliant colors on the screen, the beautiful usage of memory and capabilities and the awesome use of programs that allow for me to create the best work possible. I highly recommend the HP 15.6 inch Laptop for reliability, value and performance.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Lots of power for a little price
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from Chevy Chase
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this HP laptop because after five-plus years of service, my personal laptop decided it was done unexpectedly. I was expecting this HP laptop to be a budget-friendly device that could do the basics. I was NOT expecting it to be able to handle absolutely everything I've thrown at it! Huge spreadsheets, 30+ chrome tabs, large word files, minor video editing - all have been no problem for the HP laptop.
When I purchase a laptop, my usual routine is to upgrade the RAM to maximize the power and extend the life of the device. I was disappointed when I saw that this only had 8MB of RAM and couldn't be upgraded. I'm pleased to say that this device has handled everything as well or better than devices with more memory and bigger processors. The Ryzen R5 processor and and Radeon graphics have performed absolutely brilliantly! 8GB has been more than enough for movies, gaming, and big spreadsheets.
The case feels solid and the screen is bright and vibrant. I like the compact power cord. The battery has lasted for hours at a time on a single charge and recharges itself quickly - perfect for when I had a short layover between two long flights. I keep telling my wife that I cannot believe how nice of a laptop this is for the price - under $500 at most retailers. For what we paid for my son's chromebook, this is a fully functioning laptop - and a really nice one at that!
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