Quick Overview
Priced at $399.99, the HP 15.6 FHD Laptop 16GB RAM 256GB SSD is HP's entry in the laptops category. With 55 buyers rating it at 4.0 stars, it currently sits at #50 of 71 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Laptop Construction
Build quality at $399.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specifications
- Brand: HP
- Price: $399.99 (well below the $564.36 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 55
- Category rank: #50 of 71 in laptops
- Cheaper in category: 25 products
- Higher-rated in category: 63 products
- More-reviewed in category: 45 products
Owner Reports
A 4.0-star average from 55 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the laptops category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
What Else to Consider
At $399.99, the HP 15.6 FHD Laptop 16GB RAM 256GB SSD sits well below the $564.36 category average. 25 options are cheaper and 45 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer Aspire 3 15.6 FHD AMD Ryzen 3 Laptop ($318.00, 4.2★, 4,520 reviews). It's $81.99 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- HP 14 Laptop Intel Celeron N4020 4GB RAM - $181.99, 4.0★ (5,154 reviews) · Cheaper
- Acer Aspire 3 15.6 FHD AMD Ryzen 3 Laptop - $318.00, 4.2★ (4,520 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HP 15.6 Business Laptop Intel i3 8GB RAM - $449.99, 4.6★ (2,138 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Lenovo IdeaPad Touch Laptop Intel i5 16GB RAM at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HP 14 Laptop Intel Celeron N4020 4GB RAM at $181.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Final Take
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.