HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) review
HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) — from 2023, 1.4 kg, performance 66.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Screen | 14" · 2240x1400 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1335U , Intel Core i5 1340P , Intel Core i7 1355U , Intel Core i7 1360P , Intel Core i5 13500H , Intel Core i7 13700H , AMD Ryzen 5 7540U , AMD Ryzen 7 7840U , AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS , AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
| Graphics | GeForce MX550 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Battery | 51 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023)
The Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) is the value pick of this batch: $553 for a Core i5 1335U, a GeForce MX550 with 2GB of VRAM and 32GB of RAM. Its sheet carries the best value reading in the entire field.
Where it holds up
Value at 86.4 is the batch maximum, and the sheet underneath supports it. The graphics score of 49.14 runs 80% above the general-class median, mobility at 75 adds a 50% cushion, and portability at 71.3 sits in the high band. Photo design at 87 is top-tier, light office work at 87.4 joins it, and engineering CAD at 72 lands high — a rare reading for a general-class 14-incher. Overall performance at 66.02 beats the class median by half. Far Cry 5 measures 45 fps at the recommended preset, Grand Theft Auto V clears its recommended bar, and AutoCAD clears its minimum — the only general-class sheet in this batch with a CAD verdict at all.
Where it falls short
The stated weakness list is empty, and the sheet earns it: no axis in this sheet drops into the low band. The honest mid-tier costs are gaming at 46 and modeling at 55 — the MX550's ceiling — and the 12.85% depreciation curve is mid-pack.
Price and depreciation
At $553 with a 12.85% annual rate, the two-year projection lands near $420. The best value reading in the batch comes with a mid-pack curve — the discount is already in the entry price.
Alternatives to consider
The 2022 sibling in this batch costs $83 less with 16GB of RAM and the same GPU; the $83 step up to 32GB and the 86.4 value score is the easiest upgrade decision in the batch. The Pavilion Plus 16 (2024) offers the same creative tier in a bigger chassis for $97 more.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class — the single best value proposition in this batch. Top-tier office and photo work, high-band CAD, measured recommended-preset Far Cry 5 and genuine portability at $553, with no low-band axis anywhere on the sheet.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+80.4%) (mainstream tier).
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overall performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+53.3%) (high tier).
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mobility is higher than typical general laptop class (+50%) (high tier).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 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).
Pavilion Plus 14 (2023): verdict
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