HP 14 (2021) review
HP 14 (2021) — from 2021, 1.46 kg, performance 52.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 14" · 1366x768 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.46 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh |
Performance scores
HP 14 (2021): 64GB of memory at the price floor
The HP 14 (2021) is the memory route at $399: a Core i3 1115G4 with a 64GB ceiling — double the general-class median of 32, top quartile — in a 14-inch body. The mobility index of 68 sits 36 percent above class median, and portability at 69.5 is high-band: the $399 trio's carry-friendly member.
Where it holds up
The 64GB memory ceiling is a standout spec of the floor club — the batch's price floor and pro-tier memory in one sheet, shared only with its 15-inch sibling. Portability at 69.5 is high-band, gaming at 64 is mid-band, office at 77.47 is high-band, CAD at 39 mid-tier, and value at 75.45 is high-band, tied with the HP 17. Performance at 52.47 is mid-band.
Where it falls short
Graphics is the named weakness: 14.08, 48 percent below the class median, office-tier. Modeling at 21 and photo at 20 are low-band — the memory cannot compensate for the integrated GPU at creative axes. The 2.3kg-class weight of the trio's larger siblings is avoided here, but the mobility-68 figure still trails the true ultrabooks' 77-plus readings.
Price and depreciation
At $399 with an 11.13 percent annual class-level rate and an empty dollar ledger, first-year exposure sits with the buyer. The value reading of 75.45 high-band and the 64GB ceiling make the depreciation argument together: the memory outlasts the platform, and the floor price has already absorbed the curve.
Alternatives to consider
The HP 15 (2021) at the same $399: the same memory ceiling plus an MX350, photo at 83 high-band — the trio's most complete sheet. The HP 17 (2021) at the same price trades portability for the 17-inch canvas. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 (2022) at $470 is the platform-and-GPU upgrade with 40GB and an RTX 3050.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The HP 14 pairs the floor price with a pro-tier 64GB ceiling and high-band portability and value — against office-tier graphics and low-band modeling and photo. For a multitasking office buyer who keeps machines for years, it is the memory-first answer at $399.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is higher than typical general laptop class (+100%) (professional).
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graphics performance is lower than typical general laptop class (+48.3%) (office tier).
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mobility is higher than typical general laptop class (+36%) (mid).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 50) ↔ overall performance (median 43.1).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.3).
14 (2021): verdict
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