Our review of the HP 17-cp2050nf
With a comfortable large format yet thin and light, the affordable laptop HP 17-cp2050nf with 7 hours of battery life on Windows 11 is suitable for everyday use with its 16GB of RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Mendocino processor, especially with its fast 512GB SSD storage enhancing its responsiveness. Elegant with its silver design, this laptop also features a connectivity including Bluetooth 5.4 in addition to USB-C and Wi-Fi 6, plus a visually comfortable 17-inch screen for individuals with vision problems.
Features of the HP 17-cp2050nf
- Screen: 17.3” Full HD LED 60% NTSC 250cd/m² (1600×900, anti-glare)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Mendocino (2.8 GHz, 4 cores, TDP 15W)
- Installed RAM (max): 16GB LPDDR5 6400MHz
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 610M integrated
- Storage: 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe)
- Connectivity: 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4b
- Network: Wi-Fi 6 ax (2×2, Realtek), Bluetooth 5.4
- Backlit keyboard: No (1.5mm key travel)
- Numpad: Yes
- Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
- Announced Autonomy / Battery: 7 hours / 3-cell 41Whr Li-Ion (45W adapter)
- Weight / Dimensions: 2.07 Kg / 400.7 x 257.8 x 20.6 mm
The HP 17-cp2050nf against the competition
The HP 17-cp2050nf is currently on sale at E.Leclerc and offers an interesting configuration/price ratio for its category as one of the cheapest options to adopt in such a large, slim, and light format with a powerful processor and recent Bluetooth 5.4 alongside Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C, all under Windows 11 with a visually comfortable screen.
If this laptop doesn’t fully meet your needs, we recommend checking our guides for affordable laptops and student laptops for other similar alternatives to the HP 17-cp2050nf.
Chassis, connectivity, and screen of the HP 17-cp2050nf
This laptop features an elegant and discreet design in Natural Silver that can recharge up to about 50% in 45 minutes, relatively thin and light.
It offers good connectivity comparable to more expensive models: HDMI video output useful for connecting to a TV or monitor, audio port, Wi-Fi 6 ax and recent Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connections and communication, and 3 USB 3.0 including 1 USB-C for connecting peripherals like a mouse, headset, external storage, or printer.
While the Full HD display is popular, some might find the text too small, making the 1600×900 display more comfortable for those individuals. Additionally, its color accuracy is above average, though not reaching the color fidelity of high-end IPS or OLED models. The anti-glare treatment makes the screen more eye-friendly in bright environments, and its 16:9 ratio is suitable for videos.
Performance, autonomy of the HP 17-cp2050nf
The HP 17-cp2050nf is a 17-inch portable computer designed for everyday mobile use.
Its battery life of around 7 hours in light use will interest those who need to use it for long periods without a power source nearby, such as students requiring a 17-inch laptop.
Those looking for a desktop replacement that can be easily moved within the house or outdoors may also find this laptop appealing.
In any case, this laptop is suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, viewing photos, videos including streaming, thanks to its 16GB RAM for multitasking and low-power AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor with Radeon 610M graphics. The SSD’s speed contributes to fluent and responsive performance, with quick boot-ups and program launches.
While it may struggle with resource-intensive software, the 512GB SSD allows for the installation and storage of numerous programs and files. This is a feature commonly found in more expensive models as well.
If storage space becomes insufficient, external storage can be easily connected for faster transfers preferably through USB 3.0/USB-C rather than USB 2.0.
