HP laptop that 'ticks every box' for a budget model slashed to under £180 in 40% off Prime Day deal

Looking to bag a real bargain this Prime Day? Down from £299.99, this HP laptop is an absolute steal at £179.99. The 14-inch laptop comes equipped with everything you need for everyday computing, making it ideal for students or anyone looking for simple, responsive browsing.

With a 128GB SSD, the laptop runs more rapidly than you might expect at this price point, particularly at boot-up. This is because SSDs are quicker to read than traditional hard drives, meaning you’ll get some great bang for your buck here. Fret not about its size, either, as you’ll land 1TB of OneDrive storage as part of this package.

The laptop comes with a built-in webcam, 4GB of RAM, and Microsoft Personal 365 included, covering just about every base you could want from a study buddy. That said, if you’re looking for something for HD video production or to run video games natively, this laptop doesn’t quite have the power to manage those things.

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At just 1.46kg, it’s perfect for slipping in a backpack or tote bag. From 400 reviews, the laptop boasts an impressive 4.2 star average Amazon rating, with 62% granting the top score. Praising the speed and ease of use, one user said: “First impressions are very good, easy setup and it’s lightning quick with everything I’ve done with it so far. I hate changing operating systems but this Windows 11 seems easier to navigate than the Windows 10 I had before it.”

Another confirmed its suitability for everyday computing, and praised the package’s overall value: “I purchased this laptop primarily for the use of writing up reports, watching films and surfing the internet and it seems perfectly adequate for those tasks. For a budget laptop, the design, weight and feel is great, and to have it come with 1 year access to Microsoft programs like Word or PowerPoint is a massive bonus.” Another user said it outclasses other laptops in its price bracket: “Great laptop for the price, easy to use and well made, considering how some other laptops are at the same point.”

Less positive reviews note that it’s underpowered for multitasking, with one user saying: “Laptop practically maxes out RAM with a singular tab open, screen appears choppy with the windows animations and is slow to open most apps.” Another said it "does the job slower than I expected".

If you’re in the market for another laptop that won’t break the bank, this Chromebook has similar specs at £179 (down from £249 at Currys) and benefits from the lean and economical ChromeOS. Need more oomph? The latest Macbook Pro starts at £1,699 and is an outstanding choice, using Apple’s proprietary M3 chip and making light work of all but the most demanding computing tasks.