At £389, this HP laptop is priced fairly for its capability. Laptops in this price range typically score between 16 and 19. Notable features of this laptop include a Webcam, Privacy Shutter and Lightweight (Under 1.6KG).
Laptop reviewed by Joey on 6th November 2026
See how this laptop handles popular applications, games and everyday tasks.
View all software →Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Work on larger presentations, detailed marketing designs & do some editing while other office apps are open.
Long video timelines, large whiteboards & dense designs can still lag. More RAM cannot remove connection problems, service outages or limits in the web editor.
Upgrade RAM or choose faster CPU.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do two-deck mixing & bsic scratching, hot cues & loops. Can play around with standard DJ effects, connecting entry to mid tier hardware.
Background tasks can quickly use up 8GB RAM models. Can analyse stems in 'offline' mode. Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video not available.
We highly recommend upgrading to 16GB RAM if laptop only comes with 8GB & option is available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Experience better overall performance compared to Basic Tier. Can achieve stable FPS using performance mode on low graphics settings when playing Battle Royal & Zero Build modes.
Integrated graphics means the laptop fans work harder, making laptop louder. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM consider upgrading to 16GB if available. If it already has 16GB choose a laptop with dedicated graphics.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Story Mode & explore San Andreas using 720P resolution on low graphics settings.
Frame rate drops can be expected during busy scenes, while population density & variety should be kept low. GTA Online is not viable on laptops in this tier.
If laptop has 8GB RAM, upgrade to 16GB if available. If this laptop has 16GB look at laptops with better processors & stronger integrated graphics.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Use medium to high graphics settings in 1080p & install some heavier expansion packs like 'Seasons' & 'Cats & Dogs'.
You should restrict yourself to 5-7 heavier expansion packs to avoid using up your RAM.
Consider upgrading to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Work on standard size Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Upgrade to 8GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do eLearning or similar. Fine for children at Primary School level.
Schoolwork involving software more advanced than Microsoft Office may struggle.
We highly recommend upgrading to 8GB RAM if option is available.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Work on larger presentations, detailed marketing designs & do some editing while other office apps are open.
Long video timelines, large whiteboards & dense designs can still lag. More RAM cannot remove connection problems, service outages or limits in the web editor.
Upgrade RAM or choose faster CPU.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do two-deck mixing & bsic scratching, hot cues & loops. Can play around with standard DJ effects, connecting entry to mid tier hardware.
Background tasks can quickly use up 8GB RAM models. Can analyse stems in 'offline' mode. Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video not available.
We highly recommend upgrading to 16GB RAM if laptop only comes with 8GB & option is available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Experience better overall performance compared to Basic Tier. Can achieve stable FPS using performance mode on low graphics settings when playing Battle Royal & Zero Build modes.
Integrated graphics means the laptop fans work harder, making laptop louder. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM consider upgrading to 16GB if available. If it already has 16GB choose a laptop with dedicated graphics.
Performance: Limited performance
Play Story Mode & explore San Andreas using 720P resolution on low graphics settings.
Frame rate drops can be expected during busy scenes, while population density & variety should be kept low. GTA Online is not viable on laptops in this tier.
If laptop has 8GB RAM, upgrade to 16GB if available. If this laptop has 16GB look at laptops with better processors & stronger integrated graphics.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Use medium to high graphics settings in 1080p & install some heavier expansion packs like 'Seasons' & 'Cats & Dogs'.
You should restrict yourself to 5-7 heavier expansion packs to avoid using up your RAM.
Consider upgrading to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Work on standard size Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Upgrade to 8GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do eLearning or similar. Fine for children at Primary School level.
Schoolwork involving software more advanced than Microsoft Office may struggle.
We highly recommend upgrading to 8GB RAM if option is available.
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Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
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| Over 24 months | from £16.20 |
| Over 18 months | from £21.61 |
| Over 12 months | from £32.41 |
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Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
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Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
The colour of this HP laptop is Black.
Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.
The model number for this HP laptop is D96Z1EA.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
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The geeky bit
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
Brand New Laptop
HPs latest model, this HP offers great entry-level performance, powered by Intels popular Core 5 model with options to upgrade the RAM if required.
And unlike our competitors we provide a laptop charger!
Key Features
- The core 5 processor has ten-cores; perfect for moderate usage.
- Coming with 8GB RAM as standard, upgradeable to 16GB on request.
- Store your important files on its 256GB SSD storage device.
- Watch films on your favourite streaming service with 15.6" screen.
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For home users: Great news, you won't pay any VAT on this item. The price shown already reflects the total you'll pay, you don't need to do anything.
For VAT registered businesses: You're still getting a cracking deal, however, this laptop won't be supplied with a VAT invoice as there is none to reclaim. You'll still get a receipt.
