Nowadays, a lot of us count on laptops for work, play, entertainment and creation, as a result, we always prefer sleek, lightweight laptops. It should be compact so that it fits more easily in a small bag while providing all the abilities needed for productivity. In India, HP has unveiled their HP Pavilion Plus 2023 laptop lineup. The HP Pavilion Plus 14, which is available in two versions, was sent to us for review and has now become our main workstation. The latest 13th-generation Intel core processors with Intel Iris X Graphics are included with this HP laptop. Furthermore, the notebook is equipped with an IMAX-enhanced display. Let’s find out how the HP Pavilion Plus 14 2023 performed in this review.
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HP Pavilion Plus 14 2023 review: Design and display
First off, the Pavilion Plus 14’s construction and design make it incredibly small and manageable, making it perfect for carrying to work, home, or on trips. At 17.5 mm thin, the laptop weighs 1.4 kg. For the A/C/D covers, post-industry and post-consumer recycled metal were used in its construction. Since it is lightweight, has a premium appearance, and is built strong, you shouldn’t have any issues at all carrying it for the entire day.
As we said, this laptop is made entirely of recyclable materials. The company has used Ocean-bound plastic in a speaker enclosure(s) and bezel for keyboard keycaps and scissors containing post-consumer recycled plastic, too. Recycled metal is used in the cover, keyboard frame, base, sideband, hinge cap(s), and keyboard supporting plate. Also, all of the other competitive brands use recyclable and environmentally friendly materials as part of their sustainable approach, so why should HP be behind?
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You know almost all HP laptops come with minimalist no-nonsense design. Though the LED lighting and other design characteristics may seem sporty and appealing to gamers, nothing matches to its elegant yet meek style.
By the way, all the brands are taking a sustainable approach where they are using recyclable and eco-friendly materials.
Just like all the other HP laptops the company’s branding is done on the front cover. You get all the necessary ports on this machine. There is Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C, another USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI-out and a headphone/microphone combo on the sides.
To allow more efficient cooling and keep the laptop from overheating, the rubber feet at the bottom elevate the laptop off a level surface higher than usual.
Over that, the notebook sports HP Dual Speakers HP Audio Boost, and custom tuning by the experts at B&O, which allows you to enjoy rich and natural audio.
The new Pavilion Plus 14 comes with a 14-inch IMAX enhanced 2.8K OLED display with 2,880 x 1,800 pixels of resolution. The display has a 16:10 aspect ratio along with 88% screen-to-body ratio. Also, the screen of the laptop supports an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 48-120Hz.
Furthermore, the machine comes with 400 nits (SDR) and 500 nits (HDR) brightness. The screen isn’t as bright as we would have liked it to be for this price. Also, it is an OLED screen that has 100 percent DCI-P3 that supports anti-glare tech.
The display is Eyesafe certified and it meets TÜV low blue light requirements, which saves the user’s eyes from harmful blue light without sacrificing colour accuracy to lessen eyestrain from prolonged use. The OLED panel displays brighter colours and a deeper black.
The display has a contemporary appearance since the side bezels are very slim.
When you lift the lid or cover of the laptop you get a full-size keyboard which comes with back lighting. The colour of the entire keyboard is light grey.
For video chats, there is a 5-megapixel webcam with privacy-enhancing mic mute buttons and a shutter for the camera.
HP Pavilion Plus 14: Performance
Now coming to the performance, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 laptop is equipped with a 13th Generation Intel Core i7 – 1355U CPU, which has 10 cores and 12 threads and can run at up to 5.0 GHz clock speed thanks to the Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Additionally, the processor has 12 MB of L3 cache. About storage and RAM, you will receive a 1TB SSD hard drive along with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. In addition to this, the firm is offering 25 GB of Dropbox storage, which is applicable for 1 year from the date of registration.
Together with the Intel Iris Xe Graphics card, the 13th-generation processor makes multitasking a breeze. We worked on several documents without any issues. This configuration will be more than sufficient for your daily usage, which includes opening of over 25 Chrome tabs and performing additional tasks like online meetings.
We also did not encounter any unusual fan noises or issues with the heating system.
The display is good for office use as well as for people who view a lot of OTT content. During our testing, the colours appeared vibrant and sharp, which makes them ideal for multimedia consumption. The resolution is decent, too.
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The screen brightness is enough for indoor use only. The colour accuracy is also fairly good. As said, the display has TÜV certification, so even if you use it for extended periods of time, your eyes won’t be harmed and you won’t feel any strain in your eyes or headaches.
Additionally, the two speakers are among the best that we have ever heard. The loudness and sound quality, both are excellent.
The excellent travel distance between the keys provides pleasant tactile feedback. With it, the size of the trackpad is suitable for comfortable use. Note that the keyboard is smaller because it does not include a number keypad.
Zoom meetings and connecting with friends and family are made possible by the 5MP infrared camera. The webcam comes with an 88-degree field of view. Along with the camera, there is a dual-array microphone. You will not only appear very clear but also be heard well, thanks to the temporal noise reduction. The company has also taken care of user privacy, the top-mounted camera shutter on the system can be manually opened and closed.
When it comes to connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6E with a wireless card for speed. The Bluetooth here is the 5.3 version.
Users get Windows 11 out of the box. It’s excellent that Microsoft Office comes pre-installed and includes Word, Excel, and other important programs for productivity. The company is providing a 30-day trial of the McAfee Antivirus, too.
When it comes to the battery, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 has a 4-cell, 68Wh battery. The 65W USB Type-C power adapter is included in the packaging. The device provides about 7-8 hours of battery life. This means you may use it for nearly the entire workday (in one charge cycle) if you charge it fully in the morning.
Verdict
The thin and light HP Pavilion Plus 14 laptop comes with a gorgeous all-metal chassis design. With that said its display is of good resolution. It also has an excellent battery life.
If you’re looking to purchase a laptop for multimedia consumption, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a fantastic option. You should give this laptop some serious thought if you need a laptop that can handle demanding work, writing, taking Zoom calls, and multimedia consumption.
Its battery life is also very good. Not just that the notebook is sturdy as well as good-looking. In terms of cost, it begins at about Rs 99,999. However, if you buy the machine via the company’s official website you can save a lot of money since there are numerous deals available.
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