HP 14 Laptop (Intel Celeron) User Review

User Review for HP 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage, 14-inch Micro-edge HD Display, Windows 11 Home, Thin & Portable, 4K Graphics, One Year of Microsoft 365 (14-dq0040nr, Snowflake White)

About this item

• READY FOR ANYWHERE – With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen-to-body ratio, you’ll take this PC anywhere while you see and do more of what you love (1)
• MORE SCREEN, MORE FUN – With virtually no bezel encircling the screen, you’ll enjoy every bit of detail on this 14-inch HD (1366 x 768) display (2)
• ALL-DAY PERFORMANCE – Tackle your busiest days with the dual-core, Intel Celeron N4020 the perfect processor for performance, power consumption, and value (3)
• 4K READY – Smoothly stream 4K content and play your favorite next-gen games with Intel UHD Graphics 600 (4) (5)
• STORAGE AND MEMORY – An embedded multimedia card provides reliable flash-based, 64 GB of storage while 4 GB of RAM expands your bandwidth and boosts your performance (6)

Product Description

HP 14 Snowflake White Laptop: Compact & Efficient

Display: 14-inch HD (1366×768) screen with ultra-thin 6.5mm bezels and a 79% screen-to-body ratio for immersive viewing.

Performance: Intel® Celeron® N4020 processor and 4GB RAM for smooth multitasking. 64GB eMMC storage for essential files and apps.

Graphics: 4K-ready Intel® UHD 600 for crisp visuals in movies and light gaming.

Battery: Up to 11.5 hours of use, plus HP Fast Charge for quick power boosts.

OS & Security: Windows 10 Home in S mode (secure, fast boot) with a 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Connectivity: Reliable Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth® 4.2, and ENERGY STAR®/EPEAT® Silver certifications for eco-conscious use.

Portability: Sleek, lightweight design backed by a 1-year hardware warranty.

Ideal for productivity, entertainment, and on-the-go computing.

Real User Reviews

User Review #1:

5.0 out of 5 stars – HP 14 Laptop

HP 14 Laptop (14-dq0040nr) – Affordable and Portable, but with Some Trade-offs

⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 ⭐

Pros:
✅ Affordable Price – This HP 14 laptop is budget-friendly, making it a great option for students, light users, or those in need of a secondary device.
✅ Portable & Lightweight – The thin and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, ideal for on-the-go use.
✅ Decent Display – The 14-inch HD micro-edge display offers clear visuals, though it’s not full HD.
✅ Windows 11 Home – Comes with the latest OS, which is optimized for modern applications.
✅ 1-Year Microsoft 365 Subscription – A great addition for users who rely on Word, Excel, and other Office tools.

Cons:
❌ Limited Performance – The Intel Celeron N4020 processor is okay for basic tasks like web browsing, email, and document editing, but struggles with multitasking or demanding applications.
❌ Only 4GB RAM – The memory is quite low for modern standards, leading to slower performance when multiple tabs or applications are open.
❌ Minimal Storage (64GB eMMC) – The storage space is extremely limited, meaning you’ll need external storage or cloud solutions for larger files.
❌ Not Ideal for Heavy Use – Not recommended for gaming, video editing, or other intensive tasks.
❌ No Backlit Keyboard – Typing in low-light conditions can be challenging.

Final Verdict:
The HP 14 Laptop (14-dq0040nr) is a solid choice for those needing an affordable, portable device for light tasks like browsing, streaming, and office work. However, its limited RAM and storage make it less suitable for power users or heavy multitaskers. If you need a simple laptop for everyday use and don’t mind relying on cloud storage, this could be a good pick—but if you need better performance, consider upgrading to a model with more RAM and SSD storage.

User Review #2:

5.0 out of 5 stars – Very Good For Limited Use

I got this laptop for use while traveling. Will not use it for demanding software. It’s slow. but in the acceptable range. It comes with Windows 11 Home in S mode. S mode limits the software you can use to those available in the Microsoft store. It wouldn’t let me use LastPass or Dropbox. It came with Dropbox for S mode, but I couldn’t get it to run.

I removed S mode – once it’s gone it can’t be restored – and Dropbox and LastPass ran fine as did Chrome. It took several hours for Dropbox to sync my files, but it did so effectively. Thus, I have access to everything on my hard drive at home. I plugged in a tiny Samsung 256 GB flash drive (it costs $22 on Amazon) into a USB port and now I have far more storage than I’ll ever need on this computer. The drive is so small that I’ll leave it there for the life of the computer.

All the programs I’ll need when away from home run on this device. I wouldn’t try to use it for gaming, but as a work away-from-home laptop for relatively simple tasks, it does the job at a very affordable price.

User Review #3:

1.0 out of 5 stars – defective hp laptop

I purchased a HP 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage, 14-inch Micro-edge HD Display, Windows 11 Home, Thin & Portable, 4K Graphics, One Year of Microsoft 365 (14- on Jan 30th 2025 and received it on feb 1st 2025, was happy and satisfied at first, now its April 2, 2025 and for the last week or so every time I turn my computer on, the Time on it resets and is off by a few hours, also it takes almost 2 minutes for the computer to boot. I have gone into the time and language settings to try and fix the issue, but nothing seems to work, so I started to research the problem and have read that the cmos battery is most likely gone/dying… the issue that I am having is that my window for return is past the date which was March 4th 2025. So now I am stuck with a computer that is not working correctly and not only that I used affirm to pay on it and Now I still have to keep making payments on a product that doesn’t work properly and as well pay more money to have someone fix the issue that I am having. Iam not happy with this purchase.

User Review #4:

5.0 out of 5 stars – Works great

Is worth the price I use it for school is and is great is not that heavy which is perfect to take to school the battery life is not bad but isn’t that great either the touch screen have figured out how to activate it but is fine overall for the price is perfect

User Review #5:

5.0 out of 5 stars – Works real well

Good deal.good computer even if it’s not used much I tend to like H-P laptops anyway.

User Review #6:

5.0 out of 5 stars – HP Computer

A real deal on a top flight brand of computer. Lightweight, fully loaded, easy to use, has lots of helps. Wireless built in, great screen size. Love it!

User Review #7:

5.0 out of 5 stars – If you’re looking for a travel laptop, this is a jewel.

Great purchase. Needed a portable computer and was pleasantly surprised at the price and reputation of the product. So far, wonderful experience and very pleased. Wish we had lifetime MS OFFICE, (Now EDGE), but $100 yearly is not onerous.