Is the HP 14-dq6012dx good for everyday use?

Yes for web browsing, email, documents and streaming. It struggles with photo editing, gaming or many open apps because of the 4 GB of RAM.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

The 4 GB of RAM is soldered on this model, so it cannot be expanded. Storage can be supplemented with an SD card or an external drive through the USB ports.

How long does the battery last?

HP rates the 41 Wh battery at up to 9 hours; expect closer to 6 hours of mixed browsing and video.

Does it have USB-C and HDMI?

Yes. There is one USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.2, two USB-A ports, HDMI 1.4b, a headphone/microphone jack and an SD card reader.

Is the screen good for outdoor use?

The anti-glare coating helps, but at 250 nits the panel is dim in bright light. It is best used indoors.

What comes in the box?

The laptop, its AC adapter and paperwork. It ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

Where is the HP Ultrabook 14 Laptop Computer cheapest?

At Gold N Connection, for $129.00, 55% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the HP Ultrabook 14 Laptop Computer?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings.

Where can I buy the HP Ultrabook 14 Laptop Computer?

10 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Gold N Connection, FlexShopper, Wireless Place, Newegg.com.

HP Ultrabook 14 Laptop Computer

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What reviewers say

4.3 / 5125 ratings

Ratings average 4.3 out of 5 from 125 buyers, who mostly treat it as a capable light-duty machine for the money. Complaints center on the small memory and storage and the dim, low-resolution screen.

What people mention

PerformanceMixedBuyers find it fine for browsing and documents but slow once several programs run at once.
MemoryCriticisedThe 4 GB of RAM is the most common complaint, with tabs and apps stalling under load.
StorageCriticisedOwners say 128 GB leaves little room after Windows and updates.
PortabilityPraisedIts low weight and thin body are repeatedly called out as a strength.
DisplayCriticisedThe 1366 x 768 anti-glare panel is described as dim and short on sharpness.
SetupPraisedBuyers report quick setup and fast boot from the SSD.

About the HP Ultrabook 14 Laptop Computer

The HP Ultrabook 14 (model 14-dq6012dx) is a 14-inch laptop with a quad-core Intel N150 processor, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM and 128 GB of solid state storage. It runs Windows 11 Home and uses Intel integrated graphics. The body is plastic, in Sky Blue.

The 14-inch HD display has micro-edge bezels and an anti-glare finish. It has a 1366 x 768 resolution and 250 nits of brightness. The laptop has stereo speakers with HD audio. Its 720p HP True Vision camera has temporal noise reduction and dual array digital microphones.

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth handle wireless connections. Ports include USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI and an SD card reader. It has an English keyboard in natural silver.

Model

14-dq6012dx

Processor

Intel N150, quad-core, 4 threads, up to 3.6 GHz max turbo, 6 MB Intel Smart Cache

Graphics

Intel integrated graphics

Memory

4 GB DDR4 RAM

Storage

128 GB solid state drive

Operating system

Windows 11 Home

Display

14-inch diagonal LCD, HD 1366 x 768, micro-edge, anti-glare, 250 nits, 60 Hz

Webcam

HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and dual array digital microphones

Audio

HD Audio with stereo speakers

Keyboard

English (North America), natural silver

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth

Ports

1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps signaling rate, supports DisplayPort 1.2), 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate), 1 x headphone/microphone combo, 1 x AC Smart pin, 1 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x multi-format SD media card