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Our opinion on the HP 14s-dq2049nf
Supplied in a pack with a carrying case, a mouse and a 1-year subscription to the Microsoft 365 Personal office suite, theHP 14s-dq2049nf is a versatile, thin and light, easy-to-carry inexpensive laptop PC ready for High Definition with its 14-inch Full HD anti-glare screen. Equipped with USB-C connectivity and fast 256 GB SSD storage which reinforces its responsiveness, this compact Ultrabook with an elegant silver design which runs Windows 11S focused on security is efficient in everyday use and light gaming thanks to its Quad Core i3-1125G4 Intel Tiger Lake processor with Intel UHD G4 graphics and 8 GB of RAM.
Features of the HP 14s-dq2049nf
| Screen(s) | 14'' Full HD LED 45% NTSC 250cd/m² (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1125G4 Tiger Lake (2.0 GHz, 4 cores, TDP 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (32 GB) |
| Graphics card | Intel UHD G4 integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 256GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 (1 Sleep'n'Charge) + 1 USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4b, SD |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 ac (1×1, Realtek RTL8821CE-M), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Backlit keyboard | – |
| Numeric keypad | – |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 Bang&Olufsen speakers, Audio Boost 1.0 |
| Operating system | Windows 11S 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 41Whr (210 gr) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.46 Kg / 324 x 225 x 17.9 |
The HP 14s-dq2049nf faces the competition
L'HP 14s-dq2049nf is currently offered in a pack with cover, mouse and 1 year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal in sales at Darty and at the Fnac. It positions itself as one of the only ones in its category to be offered with an equally powerful processor and graphics solution but also to be offered in a pack, but encounters competitors offering a higher capacity SSD.
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Chassis, connectors, screen of the HP 14s-dq2049nf
Rechargeable to 50% in 45 minutes, this versatile laptop with a compact, thin and light Natural Silver design has an elegant and discreet appearance.
It works under Windows 11S, security-focused edition by only allowing the installation of applications from the Windows Store. If we wish, we can exit S mode for free to migrate to classic Windows 11, but it is then impossible to return to S mode.
This Ultrabook has good connectivity consisting of 1 USB-C, an audio port, Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, an HDMI video output for to easily connect it to a TV or a monitor for example or even 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB devices 3.0 are plugged into it.
The screen is adorned with a precise Full HD definition superior to the 1366×768 standard, which will delight fans of High Definition content such as videos since it also adopts a 16:9 format. As it is anti-reflective, the screen is also more readable in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors) than a shiny panel and less tiring for the eyes over a long period of time.
Performance, autonomy of the HP 14s-dq2049nf
The HP 14s-dq2049nf is a compact High Definition laptop designed for everyday versatile use on the go.
Those who wish to view photos and videos, play light games or even engage in everyday use such as office automation and surfing the Internet will be satisfied with the general services provided by this thin and light compact versatile laptop PC.
Because it is built around a low-consumption Quad Core i3-1125G4 Intel Tiger Lake processor housing the Intel UHD G4 graphics part, a good amount of 8 GB RAM which is very useful for multitasking.
As a bonus, SSD storage clearly improves fluidity and responsiveness compared to a hard drive.
So on a daily basis we get faster starts/stops and launches of applications or even faster arrival on online game cards.
Because an SSD is much faster than a hard drive but also quiet, uses less energy and is more robust.
With its 256 GB it can accommodate light and/or few files/software, which corresponds to half of what hard drives offer as standard.
However, if you need more space, it is possible to rely on an external storage unit. Favoring a USB 3.0/USB-C device then represents an advantageous option for obtaining fast transfers.
As for the autonomy of this Ultrabook, easy to transport thanks to its lightness, finesse and compactness, expect around 6 hours on battery in light use.
It may therefore be suitable for those looking for a student laptop inexpensive and don't need a lot of battery life.
