- Is the 1600x900 screen a problem on a 17.3-inch laptop?
- Yes for many people. At that size the pixel density is low, so text and images look less sharp than on a 1080p or 1440p panel. It is fine for basic browsing and office work but not ideal for photo or video work.
- Can this laptop handle gaming?
- Only lightly. The Iris Xe integrated graphics runs older or low-setting games, but it is not a gaming laptop. For modern titles at high settings you need a dedicated GPU.
- Is 64 GB of RAM overkill?
- For most shoppers, yes. It pays off if you run virtual machines, huge datasets or many heavy apps at once. Otherwise 16 or 32 GB would be plenty and cheaper.
- Does the 2 TB SSD mean I never need external storage?
- For most people, yes. 2 TB holds a large photo, video and game library. Keep backups on an external drive or cloud service anyway.
- What comes in the box?
- The laptop, its power adapter and paperwork. HP does not usually include a mouse or sleeve with the Essential line, so budget for those separately.
- When is the best time to buy?
- The only new price listed is $1,869 at Newegg as of November 7, 2026. Laptop prices move around Black Friday and back-to-school sales, so check the price history before buying.
- Where is the HP Essential 17t 17.3-inch Intel Core i7-1355U 64 GB 2 TB SSD Laptop - Silver cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,869.00, as of our latest check.