HP India has recently launched four new laptops, namely HP 14, HP 15, HP Pavilion Plus 14, and HP Pavilion X360, which are aimed at supporting hybrid work. These new laptops are equipped with improved webcams and 13th-generation Intel CPUs, which is a significant improvement over the 11th- and 12th-generation CPUs that many of HP’s competitors continue to offer.
HP 14
The HP 14 is a lightweight laptop that weighs only 1.4 kg and has a 13th-generation Core i3 CPU. It features an anti-glare coating on the 14-inch display with Full-HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and has a manual webcam shutter for privacy. The Full-HD webcam uses Temporal Noise Reduction and AI Noise Removal for better video and sound quality. The laptop also has an optional fingerprint reader for added security. The starting price for the HP 14 is Rs 39,999.
HP 15
The HP 15 is a slightly larger version of the HP 14 with a 15.6-inch display and a 1.6 kg weight. It features an Intel Core i5 CPU from the 13th generation and has a similar anti-glare coating on the display as the HP 14. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 6 and has a manual webcam shutter for privacy. The Full-HD webcam uses Temporal Noise Reduction and AI Noise Removal for better video and sound quality. An optional fingerprint reader is also available.
HP Pavilion Plus 14
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 model incorporates up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. It has a 51Wh battery that can be charged via PD. The highest-end model features a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2.8K (2880 x 1880 pixels) and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It also has underlying Amazon Alexa support for hands-free control. The Pavilion Plus 14 has a 5-megapixel webcam with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual-array digital microphones to assist users with hybrid work. The starting price for the Pavilion Plus 14 in India is Rs 81,999.
HP Pavilion X360
The HP Pavilion X360 has a 14-inch Full-HD IPS display with 250 nits of brightness, which can be rotated 180 degrees, allowing users to use the laptop like a tablet. The package includes a stylus. It is powered by a 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU. Although it doesn’t have an OLED display like the Pavilion Plus 14, it still provides a good viewing experience. The starting price for the Pavilion X360 in India is Rs 57,999.
The Bottom Line
HP India has introduced four new laptops aimed at supporting hybrid work. These laptops have improved webcams and 13th-generation Intel CPUs, which is a significant improvement over the 11th- and 12th-generation CPUs that many of HP’s competitors continue to offer. The laptops offer a range of features and specifications to meet the needs of different users, and they come at different price points, making them accessible to a wider audience. Overall, these new laptops are a welcome addition to HP’s portfolio, and they are sure to be a hit with customers looking for productivity-focused devices.
