HP has carved a niche for designing portable and functional laptops ranging from laptops with core i3 processors for basic tasks to core i7 processor laptops for heavy-duty tasks like programming and gaming.
The HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na is one of the HP S series laptops built for business and professional users. It is a budget-friendly laptop from HP that features 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, as well as an AMD Radeon Graphics Card and Full HD LCD on a matte screen finish. The smooth performance of this laptop is sponsored by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with a processing speed of 2.1Ghz-4.0Ghz, which allows it to run tasks efficiently.
The HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes with a default installed Windows 11 Home operating system displayed on a 14-inch screen with a 1920 x 1080pixel screen. It also has a sturdy design, advanced security features and connectivity options that make it a top choice for many business owners, remote workers, and even students.
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Unboxing
The unboxing of the HP 14s-fq1000na reveals the following:
- A foldable Molded carton-like protective packaging
- A silver-coloured HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na
- A 45W charging adapter
- 1 Power cable
- A Quick user guide in a sealed transparent zip lock bag
Design
The HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes in a sleek, lightweight design with a weight of 1.71 kg (3.77 oz), which makes it easy to put in a backpack or laptop bag and carry around.
This laptop is majorly built with polycarbonate plastic that is metallic silver with a brushed matte finish. The bottom of the laptop is made purely of plastic with rectangular-shaped dotted heat outlets to avoid damage caused by heat from heavy tasks on the laptop. There are also rubber grips on the left and right side of the bottom of the laptop to ensure proper grip when you place it on a worktable.
But that’s not all: It also comes with an aluminium-plated chassis. This HP laptop has smooth curved edges that do not just look good but make it comfortable to handle. The anti-glare panel on the screen of this laptop minimizes distracting light reflection from ambient lighting during use.
In addition, the HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes with a wide silver coloured keypad, palm rest, and trackpad (also made of plastic) with a matte finish which makes it easy to type with (keyboard), and perform the slide, zoom in and zoom out functions smoothly (trackpad).
The keyboard of this laptop is quite balanced and has black lettering, which offers a nice contrast from its silver finish and easy readability. However, this keyboard has no backlight, which means using this laptop in a dark environment will require sufficient ambient light.
Display
The display features of the HP 14s-fq1000na laptop provide users with crystal-clear images and visuals. These features include:
- Type: 14 inches Full HD, LCD
- Other display features: micro-edge
- Refresh rate: 60Hz
- Screen brightness: 250 nits (peak)
- Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Pixel density: 157ppi
- Screen-to-body ratio: 79.08%
- Panel type: Anti-glare (minimizes ambient light reflection)
- Colour gamut: 45% NTSC
- Refresh rate: Up to 75Hz
- Screen Finish: Matte
Input
For its input, this laptop has the following:
- Keyboard Type: Full-size, wide
- Colour: Natural silver
- TouchPad: HP Imagepad with multitouch gesture support; Precision Touchpad Support
Interfaces/Ports
The HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes with the following ports:
- 1 USB Type-C 5Gbps signalling rate
- 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signalling rate
- 1 AC smart pin
- 1 HDMI 1.4b
- 1 headphone/microphone combo
- For wireless connectivity: Realtek RTL8821CE-M 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1×1) Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless card[14]
- Expansion slots: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
- Wireless Note:
- MU-MIMO supported
- Modern Standby (Connected)
- Miracast compatible
Camera
The HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes with a camera (otherwise known as a webcam) in the front of the camera (top, middle) of the laptop. The camera is a True Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones.
The HP True Vision 720p HD Camera has a resolution of 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) and is capable of recording videos in HD quality.
It also includes low-light enhancement and a wide-angle lens for improved image clarity. It comes pre-installed on most HP laptops and can be used for video conferencing and other applications that require video input. However, if you do video streaming and compilations, you might require an external camera.
Performance
The overall performance of the HP 14s-fq1000na laptop is very commendable by most users. Gamers, graphics, and web designers may not say the same because the colour gamut and overall colour display are not as accurate as the other features of the laptop suggest.
The AMD Integrated SoC chipset runs on an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6-core processor and the AMD Radeon graphics card (GPU) that processes tasks at a speed of 4.0GHz. This indicates that this laptop is good for basic tasks such as browsing and online streaming, and also for gaming but not for high-intensive games like GTA and a couple of others.
The battery life of the HP 14s-fq1000na laptop is its most impressive feature, as it can last for 9 hours and 45 minutes on a single full charge. With this extended battery life, you do not have to charge your laptop frequently, as there is enough power to last you for your video streaming, photo viewing, or browsing session.
The 14-inch Full HD-LCD display makes the Windows 11 Home operating system’s user interface admirable and gives it an appealing home screen. This also boosts the overall performance of the laptop.
Specifications
The specifications that make the HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na a choice laptop for laptop and graphics lovers.
- Storage: This laptop comes with a pre-installed 8 GB RAM and a Solid-State Drive of 256 GB capacity. This is the only available memory range for this laptop. The storage is not expandable, but with the 256 GB SSD, you get quantum storage to save and store your files. It also has 25 GB of Dropbox storage, valid for only 12 months.
- Colour: This laptop comes in only metallic silver colour
- Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 32.4 cm x 1.79 cm (8.8in x 12.7in x 0.7in)
- Weight: 1.71 kg (3.77oz)
- CPU Brand: AMD
- CPU type: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- Processor speed: 4.0GHz
- GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
- Chipset: AMD Integrated SoC
- Operating System: Pre-installed Windows 11 Home
- Ports: 1 USB Type-C 5Gbps signalling rate, 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signalling rate, 1 AC smart pin, 1 HDMI 1.4b, 1 headphone/microphone combo
- Wireless connections: Realtek RTL8821CE-M 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1×1), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless card
- Expansion slots: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
- Wireless Note: MU-MIMO supported, Modern Standby (Connected), Miracast compatible
- Pre-installed software:
- Alexa
- Express VPN (30-day free trial)
- LastPass Premium (30-day free trial)
- HP apps:
- HP Audio Switch
- HP Connection Optimizer
- HP QuickDrop
Sound Quality
- Audio: This laptop has dual speakers at the top of the base.
- Microphone: It also comes with a built-in microphone.
Battery
The HP 14s-fq1000na laptop comes with a triple cell (3-cell), 41Wh Li-ion battery weighing 210g. It is equipped with a 45W charging rate to boost your battery from 0 to 50% battery life in just 45 minutes.
At 100% battery life, you can use this laptop for 9 hours and 45 minutes with casual internet surfing and watching movies.
Pros
- Low noise level
- Cool and sturdy design
- Anti-glare panel
- Polycarbonate plastic body does not emit current
Cons
- GPU is not maximized in games
- The processor is not maximized
- The keyboard is not backlit
- No expandable storage
- It is not a touchscreen laptop
Portability
The HP 14s-fq1000na is a portable laptop with a measurement of 32.4 x 22.5 x 1.79 cm in W x D x H, and a weight of 1.71 kg (3.77oz). The laptop can easily fit into a laptop bag or backpack, thus making it super convenient to move around.
Serviceability
Please note that attempts to carry out self-service on technical issues may lead to extensive damage to the laptop. It is best to consult HP’s Support Centre for further instructions on where best to service your HP 14s-fq1000na laptop.
Pricing
The cost of this laptop ranges between $461 and $712, depending on your location and country’s economic factors/policies.
Buyers’ Guide
The HP 14s fq1000na laptop is worth considering if you are a web developer, graphics designer, and business person.
However, there are important features to take note of before you choose this laptop: these features include:
- Battery: The 41Wh LI-Ion battery of this laptop is powerful enough to serve you for a little over 9 hours after a full charge.
- Charging speed: When your laptop’s battery is low, you do not have to wait for several hours to have it charged. You get a 50% battery life in 45 minutes at a charging rate of 45W.
- Display: The 14 inches Full HD LCD of this laptop also makes it stand out as it is supported by a 1920 x 1080pixel screen resolution that is good for a photo, video, and operating system home display.
- Design: The curved edges of the laptop provide a good handling experience coupled with its metallic silver matte finish, though that is the only colour available.
- Processor: It boasts an AMD Ryzen processor that is known for maximum performance and heavy-duty tasks like gaming. It causes overheating when maximized, which is more reason it is not fully maximized in this laptop, thereby reducing the heat emission.
- Weight & Size: The weight and size of the HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na make it lightweight enough to be carried around in your backpack or laptop bag.
Alternatives to the HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na
The alternatives to this laptop have certain features that make them different from the HP Laptop 14s-fq1000na, but they are similar in terms of price.
Some alternatives to this laptop include:
- Dell Inspiron 14
- Lenovo IdeaPad 5
- Acer Aspire 5
Conclusion
Conclusively, the HP S series features some of the best laptops, one of which is the HP 14s-fq1000na. This laptop boasts of several impressive qualities, from its silver-coloured polycarbonate plastic body to its curved edges. And the best part is its extended battery life which can last for over 9 hours, as opposed to the average laptop’s battery life of 6 hours.
Ensure you purchase right by visiting the company’s website or trusted stores.
FAQs – HP Laptop 14S-FQ1000NA Review
Q: How long does the HP 14s battery last?
A: You can spend more time uninterrupted, watch more movies, work and surf the internet with 9 hours and 45 minutes of battery life.
Q: Does HP 14s have anti-glare?
A: The laptop has a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a display density of 157ppi. This model also has an anti-glare screen which minimizes ambient light during usage.
Q: What Graphics card does the HP 14s have?
A: The HP 14s’ whole processor is sponsored by AMD. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card.
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