You probably know what this brand does. The Hewlett-Packard Company or HP is one of the world’s leading PC manufacturers. They specialise in developing personal computing devices, data storage, networking products, and a range of printers and imaging products. However, in 1999, HP spun off other products, only focusing on computers and printers.
In Malaysia, the HP brand has a good reputation with many positive user reviews in the market. And the brand does not show signs of stopping, constantly upping the specs for every newly-released HP laptop. They all deliver fast and powerful performance to meet the demands of heavy users today.
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10 Best HP Laptops in Malaysia
- HP Pavilion Laptop 14 - Best overall HP laptop
- HP Laptop 15s - Best HP laptop for students
- OMEN by HP Gaming Laptop 16-b0074TX - Best HP Laptop for Gaming - with NVIDIA GPU
- HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook PC - Best HP laptop for work
- HP ProBook 440 G8 Notebook PC - Best HP laptop for programming and AutoCAD
- HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation - Best HP laptop for graphic design and video editing
- HP ENVY x360 Convert 13-bd0508TU - Best HP laptop with touch screen and pen
- HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 - Best HP laptop with AMD processor
- HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14-ea1021TU - Best HP laptop with OLED display
- Victus by HP Laptop 16-d0159TX - Best HP laptop with i7 processor and backlit keyboard
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Why it’s Our Top Pick:
“The reason we pick the HP Pavilion Laptop 14 as our top pick is straightforward. It is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor, has a discrete NVIDIA GeForce, large memory and storage. With a natural silver aluminium cover and keyboard frame, the laptop just looks stylish and solid overall, giving it a sense of premium. ”
Overview:
Thin and light, the HP Pavilion Laptop 14 is merely 17cm thick and 1.41kg heavy. Despite its compact size, it’s buff with dual speakers (Audio by B&O), a 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphone and a full collection of essential ports. Its 43 Wh battery claims to last up to 9 hours and 15 minutes on video playback.
Performance:
Running on an 11th generation Intel Core, the system is fast and snappy. This CPU is able to give an outstanding processing power to handle all general tasks and demanding software. Moreover, the 8GB memory and 512GB SSD storage ensure smooth app loading and sufficient space to so you can load and save all of your work without a sweat.
Not to forget, the NVIDIA GeForce MX450 can run AAA titles with minor tweaks at the graphics settings.
Specs:
- CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-1195G7
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX450
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: Up to 512GB SSD
- Display: 14.0-inch, FHD (1920x1080), IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: 1.41kg
- Ports: 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-C, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A , 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x headphone/microphone combo
- Dimensions: 325.0 (W) x 216.6 (D) x 17.0 (H) mm (without stand)
What do you look for in a laptop as a student? At least when we look at the current generation, it’s decent performance, long-lasting battery life, lightweight, and most importantly, affordable price. Unarguably, the HP Laptop 15s ticks all of these items.
Overview:
Built to keep you productive and entertained, the HP laptop comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display in a thin micro-edge bezel design. Its integrated fingerprint reader allows seamless and high-security login with just a touch of your finger. Featuring the HP Fast Charge technology and a 41Wh battery, you can work and stay connected all day.
Performance:
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a reliable processor to tackle your busiest days with remarkable performance. With 512GB SSD, the system boots up and shuts down in an instant, also transferring data more rapidly. Its 720p HP True Vision HD camera with built-in microphones also comes in handy during online classes. A little downside is that the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics can be lacklustre when it comes to gaming performance.
Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inch, FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare
- Weight: -
- Ports: 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-C, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMi 1.4b, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 1x multi-format SD media card reader
- Dimensions: 358.5 (W) x 242.0 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm (without stand)
The HP OMEN series is specially dedicated to e-sports enthusiasts. If you're looking for the best model in this series, look no further than the OMEN 16-b0074TX.
Overview:
Play at your best with the OMEN 16 laptop featuring an extra-large 16.1-inch QHD micro-edge display with a fast refresh rate of 165Hz. It equips the OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology which uses a 3-sided venting and 5-way airflow to prevent overheating when your game heats up.
Worth mentioning here for RGB lovers is the backlit keyboard which comes with 4 independent zones highlighted in different RGB lighting.
Performance:
Powered by the 11th-generation Intel Core i7-11800H processor and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Max-Q, the OMEN 16 is a beast in gaming. Its discrete GPU features high-speed G6 memory, enhanced Ray Tracing Cores and Tensor Cores for the best visuals possible to feast your eyes on. The system also provides instant responsiveness for anything; doesn’t matter if you’re handling general tasks or running the most recent AAA titles.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Max-Q
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 16.1-inch, QHD (2560x1440), 165Hz, 3ms response time, IPS, anti glare
- Weight: 2.3kg
- Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C, 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1; 1x mini DisplayPort, 1x RJ-45, 1x headphone/microphone combo,1x multi-format SD media card reader
- Dimensions: 369.2 (W) x 248.0 (D) x 23.0 (H) mm
A comfortable, reliable laptop to use is important when considering a computer for work. The easy to carry ultralight and thin HP EliteBook 840 comes with a stunning 85% screen-to-body ratio and a comfortable yet responsive keyboard. It’s certainly a great business laptop to work on.
Overview:
Work with peace of mind as this EliteBook features the Gigabit-speed Wi-Fi 6, ever-lasting battery life and enjoyable Bang & Olufsen audio system. It supports HP Sure Sense to protect your system from malware, so you can be worry-free when storing important documents on your laptop. For accessing external storage, you have ample I/O ports to use including USB Type-C and HDMI 2.0b.
Performance:
This business laptop equips an Intel Core i5-1135G7, paired with the Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The 16GB DDR4 RAM greatly enhances the overall smoothness, allowing fast boot-up and seamless multitasking. Surprisingly, its 53 Wh battery can recharge up to 50% within 30 minutes during off or standby mode.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 14.0-inch, FHD (1920x1080), IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: 1.32kg (starting weight)
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x stereo headphone/microphone combo jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b
- Dimensions: 323.4 (W) x 214.6 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm (starting weight)
Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a newbie in graphic design and video editing, the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 is an ideal machine you would want to invest in.
Overview:
The ZBook is small and light, providing true mobility, pro-level performance and a colour-accurate DreamColor display. We find that the slim-bezel screen is super-bright and that images are more detailed, requiring less panning and zooming.
You can also expect lightning-fast upload and download speed on the ZBook as it supports the industry-leading Intel Wi-Fi 6 technology.
Performance:
One can power through their graphic design and video editing tasks on the ZBook with its latest and greatest Intel Core i7-1185G7 quad-core processor. It also helps that the laptop has huge 16GB RAM, letting you open large files and run apps simultaneously for speedy multitasking.
For future-proofing, we’d recommend that you further upgrade the 512GB SSD storage for more space to save your projects.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-1185G7
- GPU: NVIDIA Quadro T500
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 14.0-inch, FHD (1920x1080), IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: 1.35kg
- Ports: 1x headphone/microphone combo, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 323.0 (W) x 214.6 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm
Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a newbie in graphic design and video editing, the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 is an ideal machine you would want to invest in.
Overview:
The ZBook is small and light, providing true mobility, pro-level performance and a colour-accurate DreamColor display. We find that the slim-bezel screen is super-bright and that images are more detailed, requiring less panning and zooming.
You can also expect lightning-fast upload and download speed on the ZBook as it supports the industry-leading Intel Wi-Fi 6 technology.
Performance:
One can power through their graphic design and video editing tasks on the ZBook with its latest and greatest Intel Core i7-1185G7 quad-core processor. It also helps that the laptop has huge 16GB RAM, letting you open large files and run apps simultaneously for speedy multitasking.
For future-proofing, we’d recommend that you further upgrade the 512GB SSD storage for more space to save your projects.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-1185G7
- GPU: NVIDIA Quadro T500
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 14.0-inch, FHD (1920x1080), IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: 1.35kg
- Ports: 1x headphone/microphone combo, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 323.0 (W) x 214.6 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm
Interact directly with what is displayed on the HP ENVY x360 Convert 13-bd0508TU. With seamless multitouch-enabled and pen support, you can write, sketch and draw freely on the OLED screen.
Overview:
Having a 13.3-inch Full HD OLED display serves as the main highlight of this ENVY laptop. For enhanced appeal to its visuals, the screen has a micro-edge design with edge-to-edge glass to enhance the overall user experience.
To make it better, the laptop is touch-enabled and can work with a stylus pen. One thing we like is its unique pale gold keyboard which makes the whole laptop look more appealing and premium.
Performance:
Under the hood, you get an 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 with an integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. This configuration can handle most everyday jobs effortlessly and allows you to enjoy some light entertainment.
On the other side, you get ample PCIe SSD storage and large RAM, making the whole system smooth and responsive. Not only that, but the 51 Wh battery claims to last up to 13 hours and 45 minutes on video playback, letting you do more before the battery deteriorates too much.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 13.3-inch, FHD (1920x1080), OLED, multitouch-enabled, UWVA
- Weight: 1.33kg
- Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x headphone/microphone, 1x microSD media card reader
- Dimensions: 306.5 (W) x 194.6 (D) x 16.4 (H) mm (without stand)
Not an Intel fan? It’s cool, you can check out the HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 which is based on an AMD Ryzen processor. This little powerhouse can dish out serious performance on par with the Intel Core i7 counterpart.
Overview:
Despite its ultra-lightweight design, the Pavilion Aero still pack a punch to help you meet your most demanding daily tasks.
With this laptop, you get an amazing viewing experience thanks to the 16:10 micro-edge display with high WQXGA (2560x1600) resolution. Not only that, but you get a complete collection of I/O ports including USB Type-C and HDMI 2.0. For your ease of use, there’s a fingerprint reader to allow for a fast and secure login.
Performance:
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is an octa-core processor that can support up to 4.4GHz for max boost clock. It certainly has no problem breezing through most computing tasks when working together with its 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.
A minor downside is the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics which might not be the perfect GPU to run the latest AAA titles.
Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
- GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 13.3-inch, WQXGA (2560x1600), IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: <1 kg
- Ports: 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-C, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x headphone/microphone ombo
- Dimensions: 297.0 (W) x 209.0 (D) x 16.9 (H) mm (without stand)
If you’re a selective person, particularly on your laptop screen, the HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14-ea1021TU might suit your taste. Not only does it have a stunning OLED display, it’s also a performance laptop equipped with some of the greatest specs.
Overview:
Enjoy the best on-screen image anytime anywhere with the HP Smart Sense that can adjust the system performance automatically depending on your environment. With a micro-edge bezel design, images appear edge-to-edge on the 13.5-inch OLED screen in high 3K2K resolution.
What’s more exciting is that the OLED display has anti-reflection costing and has multitouch support.
Performance:
Onto the processor, the Spectre features an Intel Core i7-1195G7 quad-core processor running at max 5.0GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Being fitted with a 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage, the combo ensures that everything you run is smooth without a slight lagging experience.
Not to forget, the battery is amazing too, being able to survive up to 13.5 hours on video playback.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-1195G7
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 13.5-inch, 3K2K (3000x2000), multitouch-enabled, UWVA, anti-reflection
- Weight: 1.34 kg
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB 4 Type-C, 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD media card reader
- Dimensions: 298.3 (W) x 220.1 (D) x 16.9 (H) mm (without stand)
Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Victus by HP Laptop 16-d0159TX is a beast for gaming. For starters, it has an illuminating backlit keyboard to make your gaming experience more engaging, especially in a dim room.
Overview:
Gamers will love the extra-large 16.1 FHD display that can clock a high refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The Victus laptop also comes with a wide rear vent design that enhances thermal efficiency, keeping all the main components cool during peak performance.
Furthermore, you get a full-size all-purpose gaming keyboard that supports 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology and an attractive backlit effect.
Performance:
Built to handle the most intensive AAA titles, the Victus equips the 11th-generation Intel Core i7-11800H octa-core processor with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphic card.
You should be able to enjoy the most recent titles without having to sacrifice the graphic resolution. With an 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD combo, the duo improves the laptop’s overall performance to ensure a seamless multitasking experience.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 16.1-inch, FHD (1920x1080), 144 Hz, IPS, anti-glare
- Weight: 2.46 kg
- Ports: 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-C, 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1b, 1x RJ-45, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 1x multi-format SD media card reader
- Dimensions: 370.0 (W) x 260.0 (D) x 23.5 (H) mm (without stand)
Which is the best HP laptop to buy?
In short, there is no perfect laptop. You just have to know your requirements and search for the one that best suits your usage. Fortunately, HP does offer a wide range of laptop series for different categories of users.
Work and business HP laptops:
You can look for the Zbook, EliteBook, and ProBook models. They are portable powerhouses designed for technical and creative professionals, offering power, style, and value. Moreover, their ultrathin and versatile designs allow you to work on the move.
Budget HP laptops:
Other than special bundles and promotions, HP offers a few affordable models for students to choose from. This includes the Pavilion laptops, HP Laptop 14s, and 15s. These laptops are good for basic computing tasks and light entertainment.
Best HP laptops - all rounders:
The Spectre and ENVY are the more premium lineups from HP. They are decent in almost every aspect, packing unmatched performance, long-life batteries, and the best-looking styles. However, they are also a little pricey compared to other series.
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