HP 17.3 laptop i5-8250U Windows 10 Home 8GB 1TB NVMe + 1TB HDD

HP 17.3 laptop for mobile productivity

This 17.3-inch HP laptop runs Windows 10 Home on an Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor with a 3.4 GHz turbo frequency. It combines a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD with a 1TB HDD and 8GB DDR4 RAM for ample storage and multitasking. The 1600 x 900 HD+ display and Intel UHD Graphics 620 suit office applications and media playback while traveling.

Sustained load on the quad-core U-series CPU

The Intel Core i5-8250U operates within a low-power envelope, so clock speeds drop below the 3.4 GHz turbo once thermal limits are reached during extended workloads. Shared system memory for the Intel UHD Graphics 620 further reduces headroom for graphics-heavy tasks. The chassis design prioritises quiet operation over peak throughput, making it suitable for document work rather than continuous rendering or compilation.

Straightforward setup with limited upgrade paths

Windows 10 Home activates on first boot and the laptop includes an SD card reader and DVD+-RW burner for legacy media access. The 8GB DDR4 memory and dual-drive storage are not described as user-accessible in the supplied data, so buyers who want more memory or a second NVMe slot should verify service documentation before purchase. Non-touch HD+ panel and integrated graphics are fixed configurations.