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The Best HP Laptops for Students in the UK (2023): A Comprehensive Guide
Stephen Mash
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March 30, 2023
Are you about to start university and looking for a new laptop to help your studies, or maybe your current laptop doesn't do everything you need, so you're looking for an upgrade? We can help with our selection of the best laptops for students.
Students looking for a new laptop will find a model from our extensive range of options that suits their needs. The challenge is there is no one best laptop for students. After all, we all have different computing wants, and the subject you are studying will affect what you need. However, combining your desires and requirements into a list will help narrow your search for the best laptop for university students.
HP laptops for students
Before we look at all the different laptops available for students, did you know we have an HP student store on our website with exclusive promotions, expert advice and some exciting deals just for students and teachers?
You only need an academic email address to register your details, and you'll get access to the store. Even if you don't have a suitable email, you can still apply if you have proof of enrolment.
Once you have successfully registered, you'll enjoy countless discounts, offers, and free delivery on your orders. Check out our HP Student Store for more details, and register today.
What do students need in a laptop?
If you study away from home, your laptop will be more than just a study aid. You'll want a computer that can also provide entertainment and let you stay in touch with family and friends. Good laptops for university will meet all these needs without compromising your critical computing requirements.
What laptop features matter?
Numerous factors will affect the type of laptop you need for your studies. Some of the more important features include the following:
Performance and display features
Suppose you are studying mathematics or engineering. In that case, you may need to perform complex computational processing as part of your course, in which case you'll need a fast, high-performance processor if you want to avoid hanging around waiting for results.
If you are studying creative subjects like film, cinematics, and photography studies, you may need a computer with a good graphics processor to render images accurately and quickly, or handle editing large media files without degrading their quality.
If you study subjects such as journalism or historical and philosophical studies, you may need a computer that's comfortable to use when typing for long periods.
If you are studying subjects such as accounting or art and design, where you need to stare at the screen for long periods, you may need a computer with a large screen and crisp high resolution and eye comfort features.
Operating system
What applications will you need to run as part of your studies? The answer will not only affect your minimum system requirements in terms of processor and memory combination, but can also limit what operating system you need.
Most universities use Windows-based systems, so you may need to have a compatible computer. Before you purchase your laptop, make sure that any software you use will be compatible with your operating system.
Portability
How you study will also affect your choice. For example, if you need to use your laptop in lecture theatres and laboratories, you will want a computer that's easy to carry and can handle being out of reach of a convenient mains socket. If you are taking an online course where you study from home, when portability may be less critical, you can focus on more important features.
Picking the best student laptops
Finding the best laptop for a student can be challenging due to the overwhelming range of models and specifications available. However, ultimately the best laptop will have all the features you need for studying and playing, which is easy and comfortable to use.
We have provided a list of some of our best laptops for students available in the UK, covering a range of specifications and budgets. The HP website offers further help by allowing you to set a broad range of filter options to perform your search and find the perfect laptop.
Choosing the best one will be down to which best meets your needs and how you prioritise the critical requirements of processing performance, display, ease of use, portability and battery life.
Best student laptops from HP
We have some great models ideal for students and their various requirements. Here are some options to consider depending on the primary role you want your new laptop to fulfil.
Best creative student laptop
Our HP ENVY laptop range will be ideal if you want a high-performance laptop to handle demanding graphical processing tasks. This range includes our compact and ultra-lightweight convertible laptops that are easy to carry around and have the flexibility to work as a traditional laptop or tablet.
The HP ENVY x360 13-bf0045na convertible laptop uses Intel®’s 12th Generation Core™ i7 processor with the integrated ultra high definition (UHD) graphics system. Additionally, it includes 16GB of superfast 4266 MHz RAM to handle the most demanding creative tasks in a compact package.
Creative laptops need great displays, and this HP ENVY convertible laptop has a multitouch-enabled, scratch-resistant wide ultra extended graphics array (WUXGA) 13.3-inch screen with a 1920 x 1200 resolution.
With its small and thin 29.83 x 21.49 x 1.61 cm footprint and 1.38 kg weight, carrying this convertible laptop around your university campus will be effortless. Add an incredible battery life of over 17 hours and a rugged aluminium case, and this laptop will tick all the boxes for use on the move.
Best work and stream student laptop
Our HP Pavilion laptop range is perfect for your needs if your laptop search focuses on performing work tasks effortlessly.
Our HP Pavilion Laptop 15-eg2022na laptop, with its 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, can handle demanding processing tasks, while the 512GB solid state drive (SSD) will keep your work safe.
The 15.6-inch full high definition (FHD) screen incorporates our touch screen technology to make this laptop easy to use. The in-plane switching (IPS) technology offers vibrant, accurate colour reproduction viewable over wide angles, making it great for watching television and films.
This rugged laptop features an aluminium case and keyboard frame that can handle the everyday life of a portable device, while the 1.74 kg weight means it's easy to carry around all day.
Best everyday student laptop
If you are looking for a dependable general-purpose laptop to get started as a student, check out our HP Essential range of low-cost laptops.
The HP 15s-fq2045na laptop has a dual-core Intel Pentium® Gold processor that combines good performance, low power consumption, and great value and can handle general tasks.
Low cost doesn't mean it's not feature-rich. For example, this model comes with a 15.6-inch FHD screen which is perfect for home entertainment as well as your studies.
This laptop comes with the Windows 11 operating system and your first year's subscription to the Microsoft 365 Personal suite of productivity applications to get you started.
Best gaming student laptop
If you need a laptop that can handle intensive gaming when you've finished studying, our HP OMEN gaming laptop range offers the performance and features you need.
The HP OMEN 16-n0003na Gaming Laptop has the multicore AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX processor at its heart, integrated with the capable NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti laptop graphical processing unit (GPU). Powered by NVIDIA's Max-Q technology on its Ampere architecture, this state-of-the-art GPU can handle the most intensive visual rendering tasks.
Gaming requires great audio-visuals. This HP OMEN laptop has a 16.1-inch quad high definition (QHD) screen running at 165 Hz to deliver a 3-millisecond response time. Sound comes from dual Bang & Olufsen tuned speakers with our HP Audio Boost technology that supports the DTS:X® Ultra virtual surround sound capability.
Best Chrome OS student laptop
If you need a laptop running the Chrome operating system for your studies, look no further than our HP Chromebook laptops. The HP Chromebook x360 14c-cc0003na FHD Convertible Laptop uses an 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor and integrated UHD graphics to deliver incredible performance for a Chromebook.
This fully convertible laptop with its 360-degree hinge has a 14-inch FHD screen with the Corning® Gorilla® scratch-resistant glass and our multitouch technology. A full-size keyboard to complement the touch screen will provide comfortable use while you work all day, thanks to a battery life approaching 11 hours.
Summary
Choosing the best laptops for students can be daunting, but we are here to make this important decision easier. Here at HP, we offer laptops that fit any purpose, from intensive number crunching to artistic creativity, home entertainment, and intensive gaming. We can help you find the perfect computer that works for your studies and hobbies.
Each family of HP laptops fulfils a different purpose with distinct features that cover every price range. Additionally, we offer support and advice that make it simpler for you to narrow down the options and find the ideal laptop that will meet your needs for enrolment to graduation.
