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A laptop that keeps up with work and then some
HP Essential 15.6" FHD Laptop Intel Core Ultra 7 16GB/512GB
Deal score 5.9 · Good deal
$899.99$1,500.00 Newegg.com's regular price
You save $600.01 at Newegg.com
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Why it's a great deal
- Elsewhere right now: Best Buy $899.99, Target $1,079.99 (typical $989.99 across 2 stores)
- Newegg.com lists its regular price at $1,500.00: 40% off by its own figures
- Rated 4.0 out of 5 by 45 buyers
Every store we checked
- Newegg.comNew
In stockSold by Official HP Store
$899.99Observed at 2:57 PM - Best BuyNew
In stock
$899.99Observed at 2:57 PM - TargetNew
In stock
$1,079.99Observed at 2:57 PM - HPNew
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$1,499.99Free shippingObserved at 2:58 PM - eBayRefurbished
Availability unknownSold by hypermicrosystems (99.6% positive, 101,100 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$439.99Free shippingObserved at 2:58 PM
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From Newegg.com
- 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS anti-glare display, 300 nits, 62.5% sRGB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor (up to 5.2 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache, 12 cores, 14 threads)
- 16 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s memory (2 x 8 GB)
- 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
- HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and dual array digital microphones
- Backlit soft gray keyboard with numeric keypad and fingerprint reader
- Materials
- Natural silver color; speaker enclosure uses ocean-bound plastic; keyboard keycaps and scissors contain post-consumer recycled plastic
- Guarantee
- 1-year limited hardware warranty; 90 days limited technical support for software and initial setup from date of purchase
- Returns
- Return for refund within 30 days; non-replaceable; covered by Official HP Store Return Policy
- Shipping
- Free Shipping
- In the box
- 45 W AC power adapter
Specs
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Operating System
- Windows OS
- Processor Brand
- Intel CPU
- Graphics Processor
- Intel GPU
- Drive Type
- Solid State Drive
- Color
- Gold
- Language
- English / North America
- With Backlit Keyboard
- Yes
- With No-Glare Screen
- Yes
- Refresh Rate
- 60Hz
About the HP Essential 15.6" FHD Laptop Intel Core Ultra 7 16GB/512GB
The HP Essential is a 15.6-inch FHD laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, running Windows. It stands out for its light 3.6 lb body, fingerprint reader, backlit no-glare screen and Energy Star and EPEAT registration. Its best new price is $899.99 at Best Buy as of November 8, 2026, with 4 stores listing it new.
Best forStudents and office workers who want a light everyday laptopBuyers who want 16GB RAM and a current Core Ultra 7 without paying premium ultraPeople who type in dim rooms and want a backlit, matte screenShoppers who care about energy efficiency and EPEAT registration
Pros
- Core Ultra 7 with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD handles everyday multitasking and office work
- Light at 3.6 lb for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Fingerprint reader for quick sign-in
- Backlit keyboard and no-glare FHD screen
- Energy Star and EPEAT registered
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