Quick Overview
Priced at $649.99, the HP 17 Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB RAM 512GB SSD is Ist Computers's entry in the 17 inch laptops category. With 45 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #9 of 32 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 $649.99 should include some metal elements (lid or palm rest) and minimal flex.
Specifications
- Brand: Ist Computers
- Price: $649.99 (well below the $799.88 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 45
- Category rank: #9 of 32 in 17 inch laptops
- Cheaper in category: 17 products
- Higher-rated in category: 20 products
- More-reviewed in category: 8 products
Owner Reports
With only 45 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.2-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $649.99, the HP 17 Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB RAM 512GB SSD sits well below the $799.88 category average. 17 options are cheaper and 14 are more expensive.
The category leader is the HP 17.3 Touch Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB 1TB SSD ($652.00, 4.5★, 972 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- HP 17.3 Touch Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB 1TB SSD - $652.00, 4.5★ (972 reviews) · Higher rated
- HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 16GB RAM 512GB - $589.99, 4.5★ (265 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HP 17.3 Touch Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB RAM - $597.79, 4.2★ (257 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HP 17.3 FHD Laptop Intel i3 16GB RAM 512GB at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the IJKKJI 17 Laptop Intel N95 8GB RAM 512GB SSD at $315.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
7.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.