What You Need to Know
Looking for a 17 inch laptops? The HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 8GB RAM 256GB SSD comes in at $449.99 and has earned 4.7 stars across 5 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #24 ranking (out of 32) seriously. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 44% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Chassis & Build
Build quality at $449.99 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
Specifications
- Brand: HP
- Price: $449.99 (well below the $799.88 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 5
- Category rank: #24 of 32 in 17 inch laptops
- Cheaper in category: 8 products
- Higher-rated in category: 6 products
- More-reviewed in category: 23 products
Owner Reports
With only 5 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.7-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 32 17 inch laptops options we track is 4.3 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
The Budget Angle
At $449.99, the HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 8GB RAM 256GB SSD sits well below the $799.88 category average. 8 options are cheaper and 23 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). The HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 8GB RAM 256GB SSD is $202.01 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- HP 17.3 Touch Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB 1TB SSD - $652.00, 4.5★ (972 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 16GB RAM 512GB - $589.99, 4.5★ (265 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HP 17.3 Touch Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 16GB RAM - $597.79, 4.2★ (257 reviews) · Roughly comparable
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★.
The Buy/Skip Call
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The HP 17.3 HD Laptop Intel i3 8GB RAM 256GB SSD is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional 17 inch laptops without overspending
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Final Take
8.1/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.