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Best HP Laptops on a Budget
The best laptops on a budget pack plenty of power for a reasonable price.
Thanks to ever-increasing technological advances, you don’t need to spend big to obtain a potent machine. With a modest investment, the modern Australian consumer can acquire a shiny new HP laptop capable of handling everyday tasks.
In this post, we’re covering what to expect from a budget laptop and the top six options from the HP Australia Store.
Thanks to ever-increasing technological advances, you don’t need to spend big to obtain a potent machine. With a modest investment, the modern Australian consumer can acquire a shiny new HP laptop capable of handling everyday tasks.
In this post, we’re covering what to expect from a budget laptop and the top six options from the HP Australia Store.
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What to expect from a budget laptop
What does “budget” mean in the laptop scene?
The definition varies. Many home users will classify a laptop under $1,000 as a budget-friendly machine. A successful Australian business, however, might consider $2,000 as the cut-off point for a budget laptop.
At the lower end of the range, you can expect respectable specs for everyday computing. A new $500 to $1,000 laptop will generally get you:
That’s enough to handle Microsoft Office applications, browse the web, and stream videos.
However, if you’ve got high-intensity demands (gaming, animation, 3D rendering, data processing), you’ll need to splash out a wee bit more. A $1,000 to $2,000 investment will typically give you:
You’ll usually need to spend over $2,000 for a gaming laptop with a decent dedicated GPU. However, keep an eye out for specials, as it’s sometimes possible to score an OMEN for a heavily discounted price.
The definition varies. Many home users will classify a laptop under $1,000 as a budget-friendly machine. A successful Australian business, however, might consider $2,000 as the cut-off point for a budget laptop.
At the lower end of the range, you can expect respectable specs for everyday computing. A new $500 to $1,000 laptop will generally get you:
- Intel® Pentium® Silver processor
- Intel UHD Graphics
- 128GB SSD
- 4GB to 8GB RAM
That’s enough to handle Microsoft Office applications, browse the web, and stream videos.
However, if you’ve got high-intensity demands (gaming, animation, 3D rendering, data processing), you’ll need to splash out a wee bit more. A $1,000 to $2,000 investment will typically give you:
- Intel Core™ i5 processor or AMD Ryzen™ 5
- Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
- 256GB to 512GB SSD
- 8GB to 16GB RAM
You’ll usually need to spend over $2,000 for a gaming laptop with a decent dedicated GPU. However, keep an eye out for specials, as it’s sometimes possible to score an OMEN for a heavily discounted price.
Refurbished & Chromebook laptops
Savvy users seeking to maximise bang for their buck could consider investing in a refurbished or Chromebook laptop.
There’s a misconception that purchasing a refurbished laptop is a risk. In reality, if you buy directly from the manufacturer, a re-conditioned device is a pretty safe bet. A qualified technician will inspect, test, and clean every refurbished laptop sold from the HP store. If any faults appear, the technician will replace the relevant parts and re-test the device.
HP ensures all refurbished laptops on its online store come in good aesthetic condition. Often, it’s difficult to tell if the device has been used at all. And to put your mind at ease, HP provides a 12-month warranty on all its manufacturer-refurbished laptops.
Buying refurbished gives you a like-new device with a generous warranty and at a significant discount in some cases. On the downside, your laptop won’t be 100% new and may have a slightly lower lifespan.
Another clever way to maximise value is switching to a Chromebook. Unlike Windows, Chrome OS is free, which saves manufacturers a significant sum on licensing fees - and those savings get passed on to the consumer.
Chrome OS uses cloud computing for storage and processing. That enables the Chromebook to perform better with inferior hardware, further lowering production costs. As a nifty bonus of this undemanding operating system, Chromebooks tend to be lighter and have superior battery life.
But there are a few drawbacks to consider. Chromebooks can only run apps on a web browser or from the Google Web Store. Some apps simply aren’t available on these platforms; and when they are, you may experience limited functionality. Plus, as Chromebooks rely so heavily on the cloud, these budget-friendly devices perform poorly offline.
There’s a misconception that purchasing a refurbished laptop is a risk. In reality, if you buy directly from the manufacturer, a re-conditioned device is a pretty safe bet. A qualified technician will inspect, test, and clean every refurbished laptop sold from the HP store. If any faults appear, the technician will replace the relevant parts and re-test the device.
HP ensures all refurbished laptops on its online store come in good aesthetic condition. Often, it’s difficult to tell if the device has been used at all. And to put your mind at ease, HP provides a 12-month warranty on all its manufacturer-refurbished laptops.
Buying refurbished gives you a like-new device with a generous warranty and at a significant discount in some cases. On the downside, your laptop won’t be 100% new and may have a slightly lower lifespan.
Another clever way to maximise value is switching to a Chromebook. Unlike Windows, Chrome OS is free, which saves manufacturers a significant sum on licensing fees - and those savings get passed on to the consumer.
Chrome OS uses cloud computing for storage and processing. That enables the Chromebook to perform better with inferior hardware, further lowering production costs. As a nifty bonus of this undemanding operating system, Chromebooks tend to be lighter and have superior battery life.
But there are a few drawbacks to consider. Chromebooks can only run apps on a web browser or from the Google Web Store. Some apps simply aren’t available on these platforms; and when they are, you may experience limited functionality. Plus, as Chromebooks rely so heavily on the cloud, these budget-friendly devices perform poorly offline.
The top six budget laptops from HP Australia
You know what to expect from a budget device and have a firm understanding of Chromebooks and refurbished laptops. So let’s look at the best budget laptops available in the HP Australia store.
We’ve sorted our top picks into categories to streamline your shopping process.
We’ve sorted our top picks into categories to streamline your shopping process.
Best low-budget laptop: HP Laptop 14s-dq3024TU
Coming in at well under the $1,000 mark, this slick device gives you plenty of juice for a wallet-friendly price.
As one of the most affordable laptops in the HP Australia store, it’s a top option for budget-conscious consumers with modest computational needs. While the HP Laptop 14s-dq3024TU won’t run high-demanding apps or Triple-A (AAA) games, it’s perfectly capable of performing everyday tasks. If you just need to browse the web, reply to emails, and run MS Office apps, this laptop brings brilliant bang for your buck.
What’s more, the petite 14-inch screen and lightweight frame ensure it’s portable enough to whisk around town.
As one of the most affordable laptops in the HP Australia store, it’s a top option for budget-conscious consumers with modest computational needs. While the HP Laptop 14s-dq3024TU won’t run high-demanding apps or Triple-A (AAA) games, it’s perfectly capable of performing everyday tasks. If you just need to browse the web, reply to emails, and run MS Office apps, this laptop brings brilliant bang for your buck.
What’s more, the petite 14-inch screen and lightweight frame ensure it’s portable enough to whisk around town.
- Processor: Intel Pentium Silver processor
- RAM: 4GB DDR4-2933 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
- Storage: 128GB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC SSD
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- Screen: 14” diagonal HD display
- Weight: 1.47 kg
Best Chromebook: HP Chromebook x360 Laptop 14b-cb0000TU
Tempted to dip your toes into ChromeOS? Or maybe you’re a seasoned Chromebook enthusiast seeking a brand-spanking new device?
Either way, the HP Chromebook x360 14b-cb0000TU offers excellent value. Coming in at a shockingly low price, this nifty little convertible packs a surprising punch. The Intel Pentium Silver processor delivers impressive performance thanks to Chrome OS’ modest requirements. Meanwhile, its 8GB of RAM sees you multitask with ease.
Avid multimedia consumers will appreciate its crisp B&O audio, micro-edge display, and 360-degree rotating screen.
Either way, the HP Chromebook x360 14b-cb0000TU offers excellent value. Coming in at a shockingly low price, this nifty little convertible packs a surprising punch. The Intel Pentium Silver processor delivers impressive performance thanks to Chrome OS’ modest requirements. Meanwhile, its 8GB of RAM sees you multitask with ease.
Avid multimedia consumers will appreciate its crisp B&O audio, micro-edge display, and 360-degree rotating screen.
- Processor: Intel Pentium Silver processor
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x-2933 MHz RAM (onboard)
- Storage: 128GB eMMC
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- Screen: 14” diagonal FHD touch display
- Weight: 1.62 kg
Best refurbished: HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 Refurbished Laptop 13-ay0096AU
A refurbished laptop gives you a like-new machine with a 12-month warranty at a rock-bottom price. And this re-conditioned HP ENVY 13-ay0096AU is a great example of the savings a refurbished laptop can entail.
Coming in at under $1,000, the slender unit boasts a speedy Ryzen 5, 8GB of RAM, and a sizeable 512GB SSD. That computational prowess and 2-in-1 functionality cost significantly more with a brand-new machine.
As an enticing bonus, this model comes with a 360-degree convertible screen and a pen input for when creativity strikes.
Coming in at under $1,000, the slender unit boasts a speedy Ryzen 5, 8GB of RAM, and a sizeable 512GB SSD. That computational prowess and 2-in-1 functionality cost significantly more with a brand-new machine.
As an enticing bonus, this model comes with a 360-degree convertible screen and a pen input for when creativity strikes.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- RAM: 8GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (onboard)
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
- GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics
- Screen: 13.3” diagonal FHD touch display
- Weight: 1.32 kg
Best for budget gaming: OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-inch n0066AX
You don’t need to remortgage your home to afford a decent gaming laptop these days.
While the OMEN 0066AX isn’t the most potent gaming laptop on the HP Store, this budget device offers impressive specs for a more-than-reasonable price. Its Ryzen 7 and 16GB of RAM provide ample grunt, while the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 renders modern mainstream games seamlessly.
All but the most eager enthusiasts will find its 512GB SSD sufficient to store a respectable collection. And to enhance the gaming experience, the laptop has a sizeable 16.1-inch screen with an FHD display and a 144 Hz refresh rate.
While the OMEN 0066AX isn’t the most potent gaming laptop on the HP Store, this budget device offers impressive specs for a more-than-reasonable price. Its Ryzen 7 and 16GB of RAM provide ample grunt, while the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 renders modern mainstream games seamlessly.
All but the most eager enthusiasts will find its 512GB SSD sufficient to store a respectable collection. And to enhance the gaming experience, the laptop has a sizeable 16.1-inch screen with an FHD display and a 144 Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz RAM
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Screen: 16.1” FHD 144 Hz 7 ms response time
- Weight: 2.35 kg
Best budget laptop for business: HP ProBook 450 15.6-inch G9 Laptop
Time is money. Whether you’re a laptop-wielding sole trader or an IT manager spearheading an elite team, lost productivity will ravage your bottom line. Almost every professional is better off investing a smidgen more to obtain a high-powered, butter-smooth device.
Coming in well under two grand, the business-orientated HP ProBook 450 G9 packs plenty of punch. With a 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, it lets you work harder and longer than a lower-priced device. And the crisp HD 15.6-inch display offers sufficient screen real estate while retaining enough portability to lug between meetings.
Coming in well under two grand, the business-orientated HP ProBook 450 G9 packs plenty of punch. With a 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, it lets you work harder and longer than a lower-priced device. And the crisp HD 15.6-inch display offers sufficient screen real estate while retaining enough portability to lug between meetings.
- Processor: 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor
- RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 16GB)
- Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Screen: 15.6” diagonal HD display
- Weight: 1.74 kg
Best portable budget laptop: HP EliteBook 630 13.3-inch G9 Laptop
Always on the go? Then you need to prioritise portability.
The HP EliteBook 630 G9 is a workhorse despite its petite size. Coming in at just 1.28 kg, it’s the lightest budget laptop in the HP Australia Store. Plus, the slender unit comes with a small 13.3-inch frame, so you can slide it into your laptop bag with ease.
High-intensity users should take note of the impressive specs under the hood. With a 12th Generation Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, it’s capable of crushing all standard computational tasks.
The HP EliteBook 630 G9 is a workhorse despite its petite size. Coming in at just 1.28 kg, it’s the lightest budget laptop in the HP Australia Store. Plus, the slender unit comes with a small 13.3-inch frame, so you can slide it into your laptop bag with ease.
High-intensity users should take note of the impressive specs under the hood. With a 12th Generation Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, it’s capable of crushing all standard computational tasks.
- Processor: 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor
- RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 16GB)
- Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Screen: 13.3” diagonal FHD display
- Weight: 1.28 kg
Summary
There’s no one-size-fits-all budget laptop for everybody. The ideal option ultimately boils down to your personal needs.
Have a think about what kind of applications you’ll be running (and how many simultaneously) and how much you’re prepared to spend. Next, consider whether a refurbished laptop or Chromebook would suit your needs.
Once you’ve identified your budget and requirements, re-visit our recommendations or browse the best budget laptops on the HP Australia Store.
About the Author: Harry Stewart is a contributing writer to HP Tech Takes. He’s a freelancer writer covering everything from travel to tech.
Have a think about what kind of applications you’ll be running (and how many simultaneously) and how much you’re prepared to spend. Next, consider whether a refurbished laptop or Chromebook would suit your needs.
Once you’ve identified your budget and requirements, re-visit our recommendations or browse the best budget laptops on the HP Australia Store.
About the Author: Harry Stewart is a contributing writer to HP Tech Takes. He’s a freelancer writer covering everything from travel to tech.
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