HP 14s-dq0026ns, settle for basic performance in your laptop

There are fewer and fewer needs to have a computer for basic tasks or to consume multimedia content , since for this there are already mobile devices, Smart TVs and even tablets with very good performance. However, when it comes to navigating or using classic software solutions, there are still dedicated notebooks with a reduced price and HP 14s-dq0026ns belongs to this group.

HP 14s-dq0026ns is an entry-level laptop that offers the most basic of the current industry to complete activities that are not very demanding at the hardware level. A Full HD screen, a battery that promises up to more than ten hours of use on a single charge, and an updated Windows operating system are some of its highlights.

HP 14s-dq0026ns Features

Design, battery and connectivity

With official dimensions of 32.4 x 22.5 x 1.79 cm and a total weight of 1.46 kilograms , this is a computer that will not look out of the ordinary in its aesthetics but is contained enough so that not be a nuisance when taking it with you outside the home.

Just thinking about its portable capacity, a three-cell Lithium-Ion unit with a capacity of 41 Wh promises very good performance figures, such as around 10 hours and 15 minutes of average use or more than 8 and a half hours of playback. video continued . Then, at the time of recharging, it is compatible with fast charging technology that reaches 50% in 45 minutes.

Finally, in connections it is not far behind either with a good distribution of ports that include a USB 3.1 Gen 1 type-C (only data transfer, signaling speed 5 Gb/s), another two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A, slot for multi-format SD cards, HDMI 1.4b video output and the classic 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo.

Performance among the lowest

All the good things mentioned above are overshadowed by the low potential of its main components, and that is that the HP 14s-dq0026ns is powered by an Intel Celeron N4120 processor (burst frequency up to 2.6 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 4 cores, 4 threads), accompanied by an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU .

For fluidity, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM at 2400 MHz is offered , while its internal storage space is of the type SSD SATA 3 TLC M.2 with a capacity of 128 GB (double that offered by HP 14s-dq0018ns ). Then, your factory operating system is updated to Windows 11 but in the S version , which means some limitations such as allowing Apps to be downloaded only from the official Microsoft store or browsing through Microsoft Edge.

Finally, a 14-inch screen with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60 Hz, a micro-edge bezel design that occupies 79% of the total front area, anti-reflective capacity, a maximum brightness level of 220 nits and coverage of the 45% of the NTSC color standard is about average for a good viewing experience.