Is 16 GB of RAM enough for everyday use?

Yes. 16 GB is generous for browsing, Office documents, video calls and streaming, and leaves room for many open tabs.

Only light or older titles on low settings. It has integrated graphics and no dedicated GPU, so modern 3D games will struggle.

Does it have a number pad?

Yes. The keyboard includes a full numeric keypad, which helps with spreadsheets and accounting work.

Can I connect an external monitor?

Yes, through the HDMI port. There is no USB-C video output listed, so use HDMI for a second screen.

Is the screen good for drawing or note-taking?

It is a touchscreen, not a pen-enabled tablet. It works for tapping and scrolling, but it is not aimed at stylus drawing.

When is the best time to buy it?

Watch its price history around back-to-school and Black Friday, when HP laptops usually see their deepest discounts.

HP Essential Laptop Computer 15.6 FHD Touch Screen

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$869.99at HP, last seen Nov 7

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Our take on the HP Essential Laptop Computer 15.6 FHD Touch Screen

The HP Essential is a 15.6-inch full-HD touchscreen laptop with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a solid-state drive, running Windows. It is a general-purpose machine: integrated graphics only, a webcam, HDMI, USB-A and a headphone jack, plus a full number pad. No price was given for this listing, so check the current best price against its recent range before buying.

Best forStudents and home office workSpreadsheet and number-pad usersEveryday browsing, video and video callsBuyers who want a touchscreen on a budget

Pros

16 GB RAM handles many browser tabs and apps at once
SSD keeps startup and app loading quick
15.6-inch full-HD touchscreen suits tapping and scrolling
Number pad speeds up data entry
HDMI, USB-A and headphone jack cover common accessories

Cons

No dedicated graphics card, so gaming and heavy editing are out

HP Essential Laptop Computer 15.6 FHD Touch Screen prices at every store

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HP Essential Laptop Computer 15.6 FHD Touch Screen price history

Lowest price we've seen: $869.99 on Nov 7 at HP. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.

Specifications

Connections: 1/8" Headphone Jack, HDMI, USB-ASource
Optical Drive: NoneSource
Bluetooth: YesSource
Hard Drive Type: SSDSource

Questions and answers

Is 16 GB of RAM enough for everyday use?: Yes. 16 GB is generous for browsing, Office documents, video calls and streaming, and leaves room for many open tabs.
Can it run games?: Only light or older titles on low settings. It has integrated graphics and no dedicated GPU, so modern 3D games will struggle.
Does it have a number pad?: Yes. The keyboard includes a full numeric keypad, which helps with spreadsheets and accounting work.
Can I connect an external monitor?: Yes, through the HDMI port. There is no USB-C video output listed, so use HDMI for a second screen.
Is the screen good for drawing or note-taking?: It is a touchscreen, not a pen-enabled tablet. It works for tapping and scrolling, but it is not aimed at stylus drawing.
When is the best time to buy it?: Watch its price history around back-to-school and Black Friday, when HP laptops usually see their deepest discounts.