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Our Review of the HP 17-cp2050nf

With a large yet comfortable size that is surprisingly thin and light, the affordable HP 17-cp2050nf laptop with 7 hours of battery life under Windows 11 is suitable for everyday use with its 16GB of RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Mendocino processor. Additionally, its fast 512GB SSD storage enhances its responsiveness. Stylish with its silver design, this laptop also features connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.4 along with USB-C and Wi-Fi 6, all displayed on a visually comfortable 17-inch screen for those with vision problems.

Features of the HP 17-cp2050nf

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 where it is one of the most affordable options to adopt such a large, thin, and light form factor with a high-performing processor, recent Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity in addition to Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C, all running on Windows 11 with a visually comfortable screen.

If this laptop doesn’t fully meet your needs, we recommend checking out our guides for affordable laptops and student laptops to find other similar alternatives to the HP 17-cp2050nf.

Design, Connectivity, Screen of the HP 17-cp2050nf

This laptop sports a relatively elegant and discreet design that can be recharged to about 50% in 45 minutes with its relatively slim and light Natural Silver design.

The laptop offers good connectivity comparable to more expensive models: an HDMI video output useful for easy connection to a TV or monitor, audio port, Wi-Fi 6 ax and Bluetooth 5.4 for remote connections and communications, as well as 3 USB 3.0 ports including 1 USB-C for connecting peripherals like a mouse, headset, external storage, or printer.

While Full HD is popular, for some (e.g. vision problems), this resolution may display elements too small. Those users might appreciate the 1600×900 display which shows information in a larger size. Additionally, the color accuracy is above average (including Full HD screens) though not reaching the color fidelity of high-end IPS (or OLED) models. The anti-glare treatment makes the screen more comfortable for prolonged use in bright environments, and the 16/9 aspect ratio is well-suited for videos.

Performance, Battery Life of the HP 17-cp2050nf

The HP 17-cp2050nf is a 17-inch standalone laptop designed for mobile everyday use.

Its battery life of around 7 hours on light use will interest users who need to use it for hours without a nearby power source, such as students looking for a 17-inch laptop.

Those looking for a desktop replacement that is easier to move from room to room or outdoors (e.g. terrace, balcony, garden) will also find this laptop appealing.

In any case, this laptop is suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, viewing photos and videos, including streaming.

It is equipped with a good amount of RAM – 16GB – useful for multitasking, and a power-efficient AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Mendocino processor with 4 cores and Radeon 610M graphics. The overall operation is smooth and responsive, with quick bootups/shutdowns and software launches.

While the laptop may struggle with resource-intensive software, it can accommodate a decent amount of software and files with its 512GB SSD – a solution commonly found in more expensive models.

If storage space becomes an issue, external storage devices can be easily connected for faster transfers, preferably via USB 3.0/USB-C rather than USB 2.0.