HP has stepped up its laptop game over recent years from challenging for the title of best ultrabook to offering up some great portable gaming options. Thats why weve put together a list of the very best HP laptops currently on offer.
From a dose of Envy to a loomingSpectre and aneverpresentOmen, the HP range has something for everyone. HP has gone from the workhorse of the computer manufacturing world to offering a variety of quality solutions for all consumers.
While some HP devices can look quite similar, theres always some added value to make them stand out from one another. To help you out, weve chosen the best HP laptops the company has to offer all of which have been comprehensively reviewed so you know just which HP machine is worth parting with your hard-earned cash for.
- Best HP 2-in-1: HP Spectre x360 13
- Best HP ultrabook: HP Envy 13
- Best HP gaming laptop: HP Omen 15
- Best HP business laptop: HP Elite Dragonfly
- Best budget HP laptop: HP Pavilion 15
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1. HP Spectre x360 13
A true contender for the best ultrabook convertible
Pros:
- Gorgeous 4K display
- A perfect mix of productivity and portability
- Improved keyboard and trackpad
- Premium build quality
Cons:
- Below-average battery life
- Slightly dated design
The HP Spectre x360 13 is a wondrous device and rightfully sits atop out Best HP laptops list. 2019 and early 2020 has been a fantastic period for ultrabooks including convertibles and the HPs flagship knocks it out of the park.
The display on this laptop will likely be the first thing youll notice. If you opt for the 4K OLED version, youll be blown away by one of the best laptop displays money can by.
Despite its premium build, the HP Spectre x360 13 remains super lightweight and portable making it a fantastic device for on-the-go productivity use.
Its performance is no slouch either, the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake chip will let you multitask and run a plethora of Chrome tabs to your hearts content.
- Read our full HP Spectre x360 13 review
2. HP Envy 13
A masterclass of the traditional laptop form-factor
Pros:
- High-quality touchscreen
- Excellent colour space coverage
- Nicely priced
Cons:
- Average battery life
- No Thunderbolt 3
If 2-in-1 laptops arent your thing, then HP has a cracking offering with the more traditional Envy 13.
HP Envy 13 offers a more affordable option for those wanting to dodge top-of-the-range ultrabook prices while still getting a machine with a premium build.
Theres a quality 1080p touchscreen display onboard offering fantastic colour space coverage. The internals are nothing to sniff at either with 8th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 options alongside an Nvidia GeForce MX250 mobile graphics chip.
- Read our full HP Envy 13 review
3. HP Omen 15
Top-notch gaming on-the-go
Pros:
- Superb 240Hz G-Sync screen
- Fast, well-balanced specification
- Robust, smart exterior design
- More affordable than key rivals
Cons:
- Razer Blade 15 is faster in games
- Could be slimmer and lighter
- Underwhelming battery life
- Middling speakers and trackpad
The HP Omen 15 offers a remarkable gaming experience for those not wanting to opt for the desktop option.
Theres a buttery-smooth 240Hz G-Sync display, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB Max-Q card and an Intel Core i7 9th Gen H-series processor all of which provide you with an impressive level of gaming performance.
Some competitors may offer better specs, but the HP Omen 15 is more reasonably priced, by comparison, making it a great value proposition.
- Read our full HP Omen 15 review
4. HP Elite Dragonfly
A boundary-pushing business laptop
Pros:
- Sophisticated design
- Crisp display
- Ultra-lightweight
- Remarkable speakers
- Impressive port selection
Cons:
- Keyboard lacking in tactile feedback
- Pricey
- No 10th Gen Intel Core processor [yet]
When a device is characterised as being for business it often gets dismissed. Whether its because it might be an underperformer or just difficult to get your hands on, there have always been solid reasons.
The HP Elite Dragonfly shatters these boundaries, providing one of the best looking laptops on the market in a body that weighs in at just 0.99kg.
The Dragonfly lacks the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor, but youll barely notice the difference if you are using this as a productivity device.
As a bonus, the HP provides typically business-focused features that are helpful for everyone from the Peeping Tom-preventing HP Sure View display options to the manual webcam cover.
- Read our full HP Elite Dragonfly review
5. HP Pavilion 15
HPs class and quality but at a cheaper price
Pros:
- Nice keyboard
- Good speakers
- Well suited for office work
Cons:
- Sub-average display
- Not fantastic value for money
The HP Pavilion 15 showcases the manufacturers ability to offer quality across a range of tastes and price points.
The Pavilion provides a more-than-respectable productivity device with decent speakers, a quality keyboard and a dramatically reduced price from its original release date.
This device has a secret weapon too. The HP Pavilion 15 has an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti onboard allowing you to play popular games like Apex Legends and Fortnite on modest settings.
The graphics card and decent all-round specs mean that there are not many middling graphical and productivity tasks this device doesnt have a shot at conquering even if it cant reach the heights of more wallet-sapping laptops.
- Read our full HP Pavilion 15 review