First Impressions
Priced at $319.98, the HP Chromebook 15 Intel N200 8GB RAM is Ist Computers's entry in the chromebooks category. With 40 buyers rating it at 4.7 stars, it currently sits at #37 of 46 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 $319.98 is plastic-heavy with some flex in the lid and deck - that's the trade-off for the price.
The Numbers
- Brand: Ist Computers
- Price: $319.98 (well above the $182.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 40
- Category rank: #37 of 46 in chromebooks
- Cheaper in category: 43 products
- Higher-rated in category: 1 products
- More-reviewed in category: 39 products
From the Reviews
With only 40 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 46 chromebooks options we track is 4.3 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $319.98, the HP Chromebook 15 Intel N200 8GB RAM sits well above the $182.00 category average. 43 options are cheaper and 2 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4 11.6 Laptop ($259.00, 4.4★, 4,261 reviews). It's $60.98 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- ASUS 15 FHD Chromebook 4GB RAM (Renewed) - $143.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS 15 FHD Chromebook 4GB RAM (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 (Renewed) at $49.99.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
7.1/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.