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10 Best HP Laptops under £600 in the UK
Stephen Mash
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March 29, 2023
Owning the latest state-of-the-art HP laptop does not need to be an expensive option. Laptops are available across a range of budgets to suit everyone. In addition, we offer an impressive range of laptops ideal for everyday use that are available for less than £600.
The best laptops under £600 for your needs will vary from person to person. Choosing one that matches your specific needs is crucial for maximising the value of your purchase. We've picked out some of the best to help you decide.
Choosing the best sub-£600 laptop
If you are looking for a new computer and want the best laptop for £600 or less, our range of low-cost laptops has plenty of choices. Our laptops are renowned for their reliability and durability, able to cope with the rigours of everyday use. In addition, our laptops feature the latest AMD® and Intel® processors, which offer fantastic performance, whatever applications you need.
Sometimes, however, having so many choices can make choosing complicated. That's why it's essential to determine what you need to help narrow your options to find the best fit: standard laptop or 2-in-1 convertible, touch screen or regular display.
Consider whether you will use the laptop to work, watch movies, play games, or edit photographs. Will you only use it at home, or will you need to carry it around and run off the battery for long periods? These factors determine what size screen will work best, how much storage you'll want, and what battery life you'll need.
Weighing the specifications
A £600 budget will buy a laptop with impressive specifications from our Pavilion, Essential and Chromebook ranges.
- The Pavilion range is our affordable mainstream home computer collection with various performance and construction options.
- The Essential range is our low-cost and functional solution that uses older-generation processors and rugged construction to deliver dependable performance.
- The Chromebook range offers a great starter laptop tailored for web browsing for anyone looking for a computer built around Google's operating system.
You can choose to have a screen size anywhere from 11 inches to 17 inches, with most options offering full high-definition (FHD) resolutions that deliver amazing graphics. Processing power options include the latest AMD Ryzen™ 3, 5 and 7 series processors or the Intel Core™ i3 and i5 processors. Dynamic internal memory options range from 4GB to 16GB of RAM, while static memory options range from 128GB to 512GB of solid-state drives (SSD).
Best sub-£600 laptops for everyday use
Best 17-inch everyday laptops
If the viewing experience is more important than portability, you will want the most extensive screen area. Our range of sub-£600 everyday laptops includes several with an impressive 17-inch FHD screen.
Essentials 17-inch AMD Ryzen 3 option
The essentials range HP 17-cp0031na Full-HD Laptop has the AMD Ryzen 3 multi-core processor designed for mobile computing. These processors have the support of a generous 8GB RAM and an impressive 512GB SSD. It also comes with an integrated AMD Radeon™ graphics system to get the most out of its 17.3-inch vibrant and crystal-clear screen.
Lift hinges that tilt up the keyboard and a large touchpad area make this laptop comfortable for prolonged typing sessions and gameplay with key controls. Dual forward-facing speakers add to the immersive multimedia and gaming features. In addition, a high-definition camera and dual array digital microphones make this perfect for keeping in touch using video calling.
Use on the move is not compromised by the large screen size, with over 8 hours of battery life in a lightweight case making this laptop easy to handle. This laptop also has a super-fast recharge feature that will charge 50% capacity in less than an hour.
Essentials 17-inch AMD Ryzen 5 option
If you need additional processing power for your everyday laptop, this essential range comes with the more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 multi-core processor and 16GB of RAM. This HP 17-cp0021na Full-HD Laptop model is still under £600 and is perfect for computational and graphically intensive applications such as the latest games or running business applications on your low-cost everyday laptop.
Best 15-inch everyday laptops
If a big screen viewing experience is not an essential feature, then our range of sub-£600 everyday laptops has lots of 15-inch options available.
Pavilion 15-inch AMD Ryzen 5 option
The HP Pavilion 15-eh1012na Touch Screen Laptop has the AMD Ryzen 5 multi-core processor with 8GB of RAM and the integrated AMD Radeon graphics system. The AMD Ryzen 5 operates at clock speeds of up to 4.0 GHz max boost, running 12 threads across its 6 cores. In addition, it has a robust and reliable 512GB SSD for data storage with fast access times that make the computer boot up a delightfully quick experience.
The 15.6-inch FHD micro-edge screen has an outstanding 178-degree wide-viewing angle and delivers an impressively rich, high-quality visual experience, whether watching movies or viewing photographs.
The key to this laptop range is its useability. Touch screen technology and an integrated biometric fingerprint reader mean you can perform any task using your fingertips.
Weighing around 1.75 kg and an aluminium cover and frame construction means, this lightweight yet rugged laptop is easy to carry. Moreover, a battery life of over 8 hours makes this 15-inch screen option the perfect combination if you work or play on the move.
Pavilion 15-inch Intel Core i5 option
The HP Pavilion 15-eh1013na Touch Screen Laptop is also available in the sub-£600 price bracket with Intel's 12th generation Core i5 processor supported with the integrated Intel Iris® Xe graphics system. In addition, this option comes with increased data storage thanks to a 512GB SSD and 8GB RAM.
The additional processing power comes in the same lightweight aluminium package as its AMD Ryzen processor-powered cousins with all the same great features. The only key difference is a slight reduction in battery life, but this is still over 7 hours with the same fast recharge feature, making this a practical option for working on the move.
Essentials 15-inch Intel Core i5 option
The essentials range also includes a low-cost 15.6-inch option with the HP 15s-fq2043na Laptop, which has the same Intel Core i5 processor. The main difference to the Pavilion option is the lack of touch screen technology and plastic rather than metal construction. However, the other specifications are broadly similar for this high-performance everyday laptop.
Best 14-inch everyday laptops
If portability is the most crucial need for your new budget laptop, then our range of sub-£600 everyday laptops have several compact options with 14-inch displays that are easy to slip into a bag or backpack.
Pavilion 14-inch Ryzen 5 option
The HP Pavilion 14-ec0017na Full-HD Laptop offers the same impressive computational power as its larger-screened AMD Ryzen 5 powered Pavilion stable mates, but at a lower weight of just over 1.4 kg. This lightweight package still includes the Pavilion's trademark aluminium case and frame and boasts an incredible battery life of over 10 hours.
The screen may be smaller, but an integrated AMD Radeon graphics system still drives it with the standard anti-glare and in-plane switching (IPS) LCD (liquid-crystal display) technology that offers terrific FHD image quality.
Essentials 14-inch Ryzen 7 option
The HP 14s-fq1005na Full-HD Laptop from the essentials range offers the opportunity to have a lightweight laptop that features the impressive Ryzen 7 multi-core processor running 16 threads on 8 cores at a max boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
Battery life approaching 10 hours with a weight under 1.5 kg makes this powerful laptop great for working away from home.
Performance Chromebook option
Our Chromebook range is worth considering if you are looking for fast and secure browsing. The HP Chromebook x2 11-da0005na 2.1K Touch Screen Laptop is light enough to take everywhere with the tablet at just 0.56 kg. However, there's no compromise to battery life with over 11 hours of maximum use time.
This tablet includes 128GB of embedded Multimedia Card (eMMC) storage and a full-size keyboard with a touch screen interface, making it a practical alternative to a standard laptop.
Best sub-£600 convertible laptop
If you want the flexibility of a convertible laptop, our Pavilion range includes some of the best 2-in-1 laptops under £600. For example, the HP Pavilion x360 14-ek0002na Convertible Laptop features a 14-inch FHD IPS touch screen display with our direct current (DC) dimming technology for flicker-free images.
Best sub-£600 detachable laptop
If you are looking for a laptop with a detachable keyboard to use in tablet mode, then the HP Tablet 11-be0014na with a keyboard and pen is ideal. You get all the benefits of a Windows 11 computer with generous SSD storage in an ultra-lightweight aluminium package. Operating as a tablet, this device with its 11-inch display weighs just 0.6 kg and has a battery life approaching a maximum of 7 hours.
Summary
A budget of just £600 may not buy you a top-end business or gaming laptop, but it offers a wide range of great-performing everyday laptops with great features and options.
The key to choosing from the best laptops under £600 is ensuring you know which features you must have and which would be nice. This approach will ensure you choose the best laptop for your needs from the wide choice available that will deliver what you need over its lifetime.
Furthermore, the HP store helpfully allows you to apply filters on your search to help narrow the choice of the best sub-£600 HP Laptops for everyday applications.
