The link provided here is not to the model reviewed. There's a significant difference between the reviewed model and the one linked to eg (Ryzen 5 vs 7, OLED vs non-OLED)
This is an overall great laptop for a student or business executive that doesn't want or need a super expensive device to get the job done. It has a good port selection, beautiful OLED 2.8K display, excellent 1440p webcam with all the background effects and clear internal mics with a long battery life. In conclusion, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) pretty much checks all the boxes in a 14" device. Excellent review Andrew!! 👍😁
Hi Andrew, still enjoying last year's model I bought after watching your review. The 2023 seems like an improvement which might tempt me to upgrade. Thanks again for a great review 🙏👍
The model with the OLED screen, 16 GB of RAM, and Ryzen 7 7840 HS CPU is honestly really good value. I'd say it beats the XPS 13 and 13 Plus this year!
Yeah this is basically HP's response to the $799-$999 Asus Zenbook 14X OLED that sports the Core i7-13700H. Sure the 13700H beats the 7840HS by a few percent as a CPU, but the sheer efficiency and what is essentially an RX 470-class iGPU crammed inside this AMD APU (instead of the i7's GTX 1050-class iGPU) is what gives the Pavilion 14 Plus the TRUE edge in value 😎 The 13.5-inch GTX 1650MQ Surface Book 3 is still pretty great though with comparable graphics grunt if you want a well-built and versatile detachable 2-in-1 sans upgradability/repairability 😏
Hello - I just purchased the hp pavilion plus 14z-ey000 directly from HP and mine does not have Windows Studio Effects nor can it support it as it is without an NPU. Is anyone able to provide me the exact info for the model that has Windows Studio Effects? Thanks in advance.
another excellent review! Could you suggest which one would be better considering heat, battery life and fan noise? ZenBook 2024, swift go AI 2024 and HP Pavilion plus.
Huge fan of your videos sir. I want to know whether you run cinebench and geekbench by setting the process priority to realtime or you just run without changing priority?
Nice pc for the price. Camera is good. Speakers are okay. Great budget laptop for a student. Hp computers might not have the fastest specs compared to other brands but they perform quite well and will meet most users requirements quite easily. Display is good. Port selection is good. Excellent review as always.
Anyone facing build quality issues on this one? I bought one in Prime day sales last week for dollar equivalent of $690. It had a Sep '23 manufacture date and came with a completely depleted battery. That aside I'm facing below issues 1. The bottom of the case is ever so slightly curved outward ls and it makes the rubber feet not touch at the ends. This leads to wobble when I rest my palms on the keyboard and type. 2. The fan has a high pitch whine when it is running. It's an odd frequency that's a bit grating. 3. Touchpad is a bit springy and rattles on tap. This gives a slight inaccurate feeling on clicks. I use a Macbook pro from work, so I'm not sure I'm coming off as spoilt, but I i certainly didn't have similar issues in my past laptop purchases including an HP one.
Bought it, but the fan noise had me returning it on the same day. There is no way to control the fans despite 11HS2 update and all HP tools, fan checks and power plans.
Do you think it could have been a dud unit? I bought mine recently too and the fan noise was absolutely stellar. With my amateur tests my unit under load was only ever around 37db. Though I do agree with you about not having fan control. Man that was a bit annoying to discover. I don't blame you, I would hve returned my unit too if it was too noisy.
Have had this for about 3 months and the only thing I've found that this laptop has trouble with is running virtual machines. Trying to run an Ubuntu image with vmware is just about impossible. Otherwise it's been a great laptop for a laptop desk setup
I need help 😭 Which one is better, this one with 4cells battery or Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i intel ultra 7 (both 16gb RAM)? In terms of performance and battery life
Hi, can anyone help me select the model of this laptop? I have selected Amd RyZen 7U processor with Oled chipset but the battery option of 68w is not showing in the customise section. How can I select it or will it automatically be changed after selecting Amd 7 processor?
I got the same version as the one in the video and I'm loving it so far, my current nitpicks would be the not very smooth plastic keyboard and the right row of keys messing with my muscle memory. it'll probably fix itself with time tho
Hi, can you help me select the model of this laptop? I have selected Amd RyZen 7U processor with Oled chipset but the battery option of 68w is not showing in the customise section. How can I select it or will it automatically be changed after selecting Amd 7 processor?
@@andrewmarcdavid also considering the i7 model as it is substantially cheaper ($600 AUD), would there be a big price difference too? and you meant 1-2hrs less battery on the Intel device right?
You should really be comparing processor performance to others in the same energy consumption segment as well as cost segment - ie, you didn't have any intel U processors listed, which is a bit misleading, because the 7840U is the best value per watt around and here it looks like a middle of the road chip. The battery life to performance ratio on these processors crushes anything else by a mile.
Considering this, but the i7-1355U version, as it is $600 AUD cheaper than the AMD version but everything else seems to be the same. Do you think it's worth it? ($1600 vs $2200 AUD)
if you dont care about efficiency, battery life, and egpu then u can go with Intel. If you do care, then go with amd 7840u, althought it bit expensivep which can't be justified(AUD 600! just for the processor😱).
Andrew, something was bothering me in your reviews. There is no such game as "Dota 2 Reborn", "Reborn" was a code name for some very old patch. Dota 2 - is an only correct name (was/is).
**DEAL ALERT** Right now the OLED model is on sale for $749.00 which is an absolute steal. Here is the link: HP Pavilion Plus 14: tidd.ly/3FFKpQD
The link provided here is not to the model reviewed. There's a significant difference between the reviewed model and the one linked to eg (Ryzen 5 vs 7, OLED vs non-OLED)
@@paulstuttard1032u can modify it by adding money lolz
This is an overall great laptop for a student or business executive that doesn't want or need a super expensive device to get the job done. It has a good port selection, beautiful OLED 2.8K display, excellent 1440p webcam with all the background effects and clear internal mics with a long battery life. In conclusion, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) pretty much checks all the boxes in a 14" device. Excellent review Andrew!! 👍😁
Agreed! Thanks once again Rafael!
I saw this with amd 7840u, 16gigs ram, 512 ssd, 2.8k 120hz oled, 68 wh battery etc, which was priced at $739($350 discount) which is a steal imo.
Hi Andrew, still enjoying last year's model I bought after watching your review. The 2023 seems like an improvement which might tempt me to upgrade. Thanks again for a great review 🙏👍
You got a new subscriber ❤️ Keep making such videos. Comprehensive overall review that ticks all boxes.
The model with the OLED screen, 16 GB of RAM, and Ryzen 7 7840 HS CPU is honestly really good value. I'd say it beats the XPS 13 and 13 Plus this year!
Yeah this is basically HP's response to the $799-$999 Asus Zenbook 14X OLED that sports the Core i7-13700H.
Sure the 13700H beats the 7840HS by a few percent as a CPU, but the sheer efficiency and what is essentially an RX 470-class iGPU crammed inside this AMD APU (instead of the i7's GTX 1050-class iGPU) is what gives the Pavilion 14 Plus the TRUE edge in value 😎
The 13.5-inch GTX 1650MQ Surface Book 3 is still pretty great though with comparable graphics grunt if you want a well-built and versatile detachable 2-in-1 sans upgradability/repairability 😏
@@handlemonium it has the 7840u not hs
@@maaz218I happen to have the HS version.
It also came with 32G RAM which is amazing seeing this is soldered RAM.
how's the sound, mate? Thinking about getting one?@@vfx_peter
16gb of onboard memory from the base model. Something a certain fruit company could learn a thing or two about
nice detailed review.. bought one after watching your vid.
Hello - I just purchased the hp pavilion plus 14z-ey000 directly from HP and mine does not have Windows Studio Effects nor can it support it as it is without an NPU. Is anyone able to provide me the exact info for the model that has Windows Studio Effects? Thanks in advance.
another excellent review!
Could you suggest which one would be better considering heat, battery life and fan noise?
ZenBook 2024, swift go AI 2024 and HP Pavilion plus.
Perfect machine! The device even has a version with 32GB ram+ 1TB ssd!
What?! I didn't see a version with 32 gigs of ram!
Huge fan of your videos sir.
I want to know whether you run cinebench and geekbench by setting the process priority to realtime or you just run without changing priority?
Just one question sir,
Is it good for programming??
Can u make a review on pavilion 14 plus 14t-ew-100
Nice pc for the price. Camera is good. Speakers are okay. Great budget laptop for a student. Hp computers might not have the fastest specs compared to other brands but they perform quite well and will meet most users requirements quite easily. Display is good. Port selection is good. Excellent review as always.
Agreed! Thanks William!
The camera looks really good for it's price. Excellent!
Yes it does!
Anyone facing build quality issues on this one? I bought one in Prime day sales last week for dollar equivalent of $690. It had a Sep '23 manufacture date and came with a completely depleted battery. That aside I'm facing below issues
1. The bottom of the case is ever so slightly curved outward ls and it makes the rubber feet not touch at the ends. This leads to wobble when I rest my palms on the keyboard and type.
2. The fan has a high pitch whine when it is running. It's an odd frequency that's a bit grating.
3. Touchpad is a bit springy and rattles on tap. This gives a slight inaccurate feeling on clicks.
I use a Macbook pro from work, so I'm not sure I'm coming off as spoilt, but I i certainly didn't have similar issues in my past laptop purchases including an HP one.
I am looking to buy a laptop for editing TH-cam videos would you recommend this laptop for that?
Bought it, but the fan noise had me returning it on the same day. There is no way to control the fans despite 11HS2 update and all HP tools, fan checks and power plans.
Do you think it could have been a dud unit? I bought mine recently too and the fan noise was absolutely stellar. With my amateur tests my unit under load was only ever around 37db. Though I do agree with you about not having fan control. Man that was a bit annoying to discover. I don't blame you, I would hve returned my unit too if it was too noisy.
I'm quite a fan of oled displays, I have 2 oled tv's, but the downside on a laptop is the glossy finish. What's your take on this Andrew?
Thank you for the review!
Any thoughts on the 2024 version of this laptop? still great bang for the buck or does the zenbook 14 over take this one?
Have had this for about 3 months and the only thing I've found that this laptop has trouble with is running virtual machines. Trying to run an Ubuntu image with vmware is just about impossible. Otherwise it's been a great laptop for a laptop desk setup
I need help 😭
Which one is better, this one with 4cells battery or Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i intel ultra 7 (both 16gb RAM)? In terms of performance and battery life
1st. Been waiting for this. Thanks, Andrew!
Hi, can anyone help me select the model of this laptop? I have selected Amd RyZen 7U processor with Oled chipset but the battery option of 68w is not showing in the customise section. How can I select it or will it automatically be changed after selecting Amd 7 processor?
straight to the point good review, the chassis and handling don't look as solid as some other laptops.
i have this laptop and i can say it is a very good latop with a great display and it is very quick
Would you say its good for gaming?
Does anyone know if the USB C port can support a portable monitor with power and video over a single USB C cable? Or does that take thunderbolt/usb 4?
I got the same version as the one in the video and I'm loving it so far, my current nitpicks would be the not very smooth plastic keyboard and the right row of keys messing with my muscle memory.
it'll probably fix itself with time tho
Hi, can you help me select the model of this laptop? I have selected Amd RyZen 7U processor with Oled chipset but the battery option of 68w is not showing in the customise section. How can I select it or will it automatically be changed after selecting Amd 7 processor?
Sir what is better between Galaxy book 3 pro and Pavilion plus 7840u for office use
would you go for the Pavilion Plus 14 or the Elitebook 840 if keyboard, quietness and build quality are the most important things?
I'd go for the zenbook 14
Great review man 🙏
Hi. I want this product, but only the Intel i7 model has been released in my country. Is there a big difference in battery time compared to 7840u?
I would say an hour to 2 hours difference
@@andrewmarcdavid thanks
@@andrewmarcdavid also considering the i7 model as it is substantially cheaper ($600 AUD), would there be a big price difference too? and you meant 1-2hrs less battery on the Intel device right?
You should really be comparing processor performance to others in the same energy consumption segment as well as cost segment - ie, you didn't have any intel U processors listed, which is a bit misleading, because the 7840U is the best value per watt around and here it looks like a middle of the road chip. The battery life to performance ratio on these processors crushes anything else by a mile.
Subscribed. Quality review 👌
Thanks!
great review as always thank you>
Thanks for watching!
wow ths model can plug three display . What amazing here
Amazing review! 👏🏻
Thanks so much!
thankis bought 50 of thses for my company based on this review
16 GB RAM limit in 2023 is just frustrating.
Would you buy the HP Pavilion Plus 14 or the Yoga Slim Pro 7 14 inch?
I am thinking about this too, which one are u choosing?
This or the zenbook 14x oled ??? Can’t decide 😢
hello, did you decide which one you going for?
What's the music at the very start?
Is it good for video editing?
Is it possible to install second fan in the empty slot?
I guess theoretically you could but I am not sure how that would work
Yeah you can even put an air conditioner in there 😂
Please review of pavillion plus 16"
Considering this, but the i7-1355U version, as it is $600 AUD cheaper than the AMD version but everything else seems to be the same. Do you think it's worth it? ($1600 vs $2200 AUD)
if you dont care about efficiency, battery life, and egpu then u can go with Intel. If you do care, then go with amd 7840u, althought it bit expensivep which can't be justified(AUD 600! just for the processor😱).
@@niyazzmoithu20lucky for me it just went on sale for Black Friday, making it even cheaper than the Intel version!
Nice detailed review
Glad you liked it
Can you please 🥺🥺 review HP PAVILLION PLUS 16 model
I think the build quality of yoga slim pro 7 is better. The HP bezels feel cheap
notebookcheck just claimed RAM is only running at 3200MHz DDR4. can anyone confirm whos right?
Thank you 👍👋💜
You are so welcome
I wish this laptop is touch screen
Does this model sell in UK?
Andrew, something was bothering me in your reviews. There is no such game as "Dota 2 Reborn", "Reborn" was a code name for some very old patch. Dota 2 - is an only correct name (was/is).
Ok thanks for letting me know
Sent mine back - really didn't like the touchpad. Shame as the rest of the package is really good
Try getting another one. It could just be a one off on your unit.
Just wish the OLED screen had a touch screen!
And with glossy bezels. Matte bezels look so cheap for something costing near a thousand
OMG, why 16gb ram, why?... For browsing maybe it good, but for work...
It’s only $699 at Costco right now
Great deal
900 pounds is not really budget. 600 - 700 pounds would be budget.
Must watch? Okay then..
Let the man grind.
Yuck Windows 11. Why would anyone want that? If it was a Chromebook then yes.
Finnaly hp heard my request 😊❤ 𝘩𝘱
Red cuz ryzen>intel ⭐⭐⭐