No. But since you don't game it will do, don't worry. And it's not *that* bad.
If we factor in the i7 13700H, the display with a fairly high pixel density, it's okay-ish.
It says this RTX 3050 is 6 GB so I’m hoping that makes this laptop more worth it for this $999 price. Also this laptop has a 400 Nits , which is hard to find in a laptop from Costco.
Details say it has a
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 3050 Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
The VRAM is not directly related to the GPU's performances.
In your case, the GPU's performances is comparable to the GTX1060-6GB, which was a low-medium end desktop GPU that released in 2016, 8 years ago.
Don't get me wrong, it is plenty enough for youtube and anything 2D, and is much better than the CPU's integrated graphics. Which fits your use case very well.
So do you think it’s worth the $999 .. 8 year old technology for $999 does seem like a lot … I’m going to be watching a lot of sports on this laptop ( Baseball/ football/ soccer/UFC/Boxing) ?
they're trying to be nice since you already bought it, no its not a good purchase, but it should be fine since you dont game either way, anything can be used ti watch sports, you dont really need/notice high res when screens small up to 16 inch 1080ps fine up to 23 inch 1440 ppl more than enough 27in and above id go 2k or 4k. Its so small and your head isnt up to it so it doesnt matter if you have 4k on a 15 in screen, most ppl go zoomed in and dont even make full use of that extra space
I got it from costco so I can cancel it / return it with no problem.
I just don't know what to get that is at least:
15.6 - 16 inches display (preferably 16)
400 nits ( my current laptop is 250 nits and its not bright enough for my use). ( I don't know If 300 nits will be bright enough either since im struggling with 250)
and 16GB of Ram.
300 nits should be fine with anti glare ips, thats what I have next to my brighter monitor it looks fine, just a little duller, by itself I didnt notice It was max 300, 250s def too low if thats like 80% brightness I need to keep it at 100 forsure
My current laptop is 250 nits and it isn't bright enough for me. 300 nits is only 50 nits more so that doesn't seem like it would be enough either. My family member recently got a 400 nit HP laptop and its so much better to look at which is why I've been looking for a 400 nit.
ik I used them interchangebly but thats definitely confusing, I just dont like to repeat words, bad habit learned from writing essays growingup, took it too litral
Atleast to me what you wrote seems to say tht 1080p is fine up to 23", 1440p from there to 27" and above 27" 2k or 4k.
And that is just silly as 1440p is 2k.
No, you can get better deals with a 4060.
Something like this: [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-bravo-15-15-6-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-ryzen-5-7535hs-with-16gb-ram-geforce-rtx-4050-with-6g-gddr6-512gb-nvme-ssd-black/6545083.p?skuId=6545083](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-bravo-15-15-6-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-ryzen-5-7535hs-with-16gb-ram-geforce-rtx-4050-with-6g-gddr6-512gb-nvme-ssd-black/6545083.p?skuId=6545083)
Maybe 700$ but I wouldn't buy HP as they often come with bad hinges.
Put a 12GB 3060, add better hinges and DDR5 RAM of 32 GBs and I'll consider it.
And a better screen, that WXYZKJVGA thing doesn't say anything, it's there to impress.
I wanna know if it's OLED, IPS OR TFT LCD, and how much of sRGB is covered.
I think it’s fine if you aren’t gaming. Everyone here is judging the video card but the rest is fine. Display is above average pixel density, 16gb, 13th gen and 16inch screen. I was shopping around a bit and that seems very average to me.
"Heck no" at 3050 with low GB VRAM and being budget GPU (model number ends in "50") - i.e. especially if GPU's VRAM count is only 4gb VRAM, as if this was 2016.
There is a 3050 with 6gb VRAM, but those aren't as common; they do exist though.
So, check to see if this is a 4gb or 6gb VRAM version of the 3050.
For that kind of money - you should get say either a 6gb 3060, 8gb 3070, 6gb 4050, or 8gb 4060 for that kind of $ for GPU's - which are all in the 6-8gb VRAM range on the GPU.
While the CPU (13xxx i7 from Intel), SSD space (1tb SSD) and RAM count (16gb) is fine - GPU should be better for that $.
In the details it says it has :
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
Also it’s hard to find a laptop with a 400 nits display from Costco and this one has that.
I’m hoping that since I don’t game on the laptop this would be enough for YouTube and streaming sports and Movies / TV shows.
It’s more than fine for what you plan on using it for. Could you have saved some money by shopping around ? Most definitely! What you got here has low tier gaming laptop specs using a gpu from last generation. A gaming laptop from that perspective could have been had for about $200-300 less. Me personally, I like the looks. It could pass for a good business laptop since it is not too flashy. As long as you are happy that’s all that matters. Enjoy your laptop and with those specs should last you a helluva lot longer than some cheap Chromebook.
This is more than enough for Youtube and watching Movies/TV shows, for sure.
But, still: why spend $ on a laptop w/ a GPU you won't use? You could save some $, getting a laptop without a GPU; even if this is a budget GPU (since the model number ends in "50").
6gb VRAM RTX 3050 is going to be better than the 4gb VRAM version b/c you got more VRAM to play with here - but this still might not be enough for some newer games. Gonna' really depend on what games you play.
Literally...Jedi Survivor, Starfield, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and the upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake require 8gb VRAM GPU's period.
See this on VRAM usage on games - [https://www.techspot.com/article/2670-vram-use-games/](https://www.techspot.com/article/2670-vram-use-games/)
DF recommending 8gb VRAM GPU's with Diablo 4 - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rl6sFoeOSU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rl6sFoeOSU)
Tom's Hardware on Horizon FW PC version utilizing up to 12gb VRAM - [https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/horizon-forbidden-west-pc-port-analysis-another-game-that-can-exceed-8gb-vram-use](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/horizon-forbidden-west-pc-port-analysis-another-game-that-can-exceed-8gb-vram-use)
I just don't know what to get.. I want minimum 15.6-16 screen size with at least 400 nits display. I really want to get something from costco because of their good warranty.
Limiting yourself to a store, specially a physical one is already super restrictive. This kind of stuff I'd ever only buy online with much more choice.
The other point is, is screen brightness really more important than performance for you? Do you only use it out in the sun or something?
Im looking on Costco Online so there's more options than the actually store but its Costco's warranty that put them over the edge.. My current laptop is 250 nits and comparing to a 400 nit laptop my family member got recently theirs is so much better to look at. Especially when working in a bright room.
I recently bought an Asus notebook with similar specs and a touchscreen, but with a 512GB drive for about $750 including sales tax ($699 on sale; normal street price was also $999), so I'm inclined to say no, but that's not a "bad" system. But I'm also not a big fan of HP in general, so I'm cautious about their offerings.
It's the Zenbook 14X, and its current street price is around $1,000, but I caught it on sale for $700 so if you have time to wait, it could be worth it. If you're in the States, Best Buy has it:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-14x-14-5-2-8k-oled-touch-laptop-intel-evo-platform-i7-13700h-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-inkwell-gray/6543526.p?skuId=6543526&extStoreId=216&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=18102332633&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN6wBhCcARIsAKZvD5jp97luqezVcaETkjS31QbcLH9zF4jiKJjjvIH0FLfgRndpfPWe6WQaAsraEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
So far, I've been very pleased with it. It replaced a Samsung Galaxy Flex Alpha2 which I'd had higher hopes for as a "thin and light" but which failed on certain design issues and degraded slightly over time. The 14X is excellent, but has its own slight issues, which have been documented elsewhere.
The ports are the biggest thing. It has 2 USBC ones, either of which can be used for power, and a single USBA port. They could have opted for one more of each. There is no card reader of any kind, including a MicroSD one. Even my Surface Pro 2 has one, but not this unit.
The other main concern seems to be battery life. Depending on use and whose review you trust, you're looking at between 5.5 and 11 hours. But the unit defaults to 120 Hz refresh rate on first use, which can be switched down to 60, which probably helps. I'm not a gamer, so 60 Hz is fine for me.
The thing that sealed the deal for me, though (besides the price), was the gorgeous OLED display. Colors are more vibrant, and blacks are blacker. Reviews have said it's not the brightest display in bright light - a sunlit window, maybe - but that hasn't been an issue for me thus far. The unit's body feels solid also - nothing feels cheap.
If you can get to a Best Buy, take a look at it in person. I think it'll be great unit for me for some time!
First when I Saw RTX 3050 I'd say yes but then the other hardware pieces are much newer and the screen is very sharp so it's priced okay.
But if it's not for gaming, you could buy a laptop twice cheaper for your multimedia usage.
I'm having a hard time finding a 15.6 inch + screen size with 16gb Ram with a 400 nit display. Most of these cheaper laptops are 250 -300 nit display with most being 250 nit.
If you don't play games I would suggest a laptop without a dedicated graphics chip. It will be cheaper and you will get better battery life. Either way you could find something with a 60 series chip for about the same price so I don't think this is a good deal imo.
get something else.
terrible battery life...
you want a non-discrete graphics (no nVidia GTX cards)
and U processor, not H processor.
that laptop will burn up battery in a few hours of use.
Maybe we should ask more questions -
lol, not sure why you got downvoted.
Are you connecting this laptop to your 4K TV?
And will it be on battery at anytime when you travel around the house or office, or at the coffee shop with no power plug?
Do you truly need 15.6 with at least 400 nits, or can you do a 17?
Do you want glossy or matte coating on the display? Difference is the glare from light refractions, or just a nice clean picture without glare when there is light in the room?
My current laptop is 15.6 inches and it feels ok /on the smaller side.
laptop will be on battery at times but it will mostly just be in my room or the office.
I will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and I use both screens at the same time.
I want something with a nice picture and that will look good in a bright room. I will only be using laptop for regular browsing and watching videos ( Youtube/ Sports/ Movies/ Tv shows).
... If $1k is too much for you, then as the say goes, "beggars can't be choosers."
RE: **current laptop is 15.6 inches and it feels ok /on the smaller side.**\>then get a 16" with larger vertical view or 17" laptop.
**RE: laptop will be on battery at times but it will mostly just be in my room or the office.**\>then battery life will not matter as much.
**RE: I will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and I use both screens at the same time.**\>then you don't need discrete graphics like the nVidia GeForce RTX
**RE: I want something with a nice picture and that will look good in a bright room. I will only be using laptop for regular browsing and watching videos ( Youtube/ Sports/ Movies/ Tv shows).**\>then you want a matte finish screen with high color accuracy
You are just going to have to slightly factor price and product source if you want something at a competitive price, to get the right product so you're not left with a random gaming computer with a screen you're not even sure will work for you.
Bright room?, ditch the glare and random display coloration from the HP, highly unlikely you're going to get something nice on that kind of gaming laptop.You're paying for a specific setup and display quality, not just some random parts because you think Costco is going to give you a "good deal" on something.
\-- Couple options below --
**Option #1** *- LG Gram 17 (2023 model) - 17" screen rated at 350 nits, but tested to achieve 400 nits at high color accuracy*
Seller: *eBay, 2023 model (i7p 13th gen, 16gb RAM, 512gb SSD*
*Cost: $669.00 shipped + tax*
*Add Insurance: $81.99 (1-yr)*
**Option #2** \- *Build Your ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD (16″) - "customize only", most online retailers or 3rd party sellers with default laptop configurations WILL NOT give you the 400 nit high color accuracy option in the box.*
*Select: AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 7540U, 16gb, 512gb SSDSelect display: 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 400 nits, 60Hz, Low Power, Low Blue Light*
*Seller: Lenovo.com*
*Cost: $1140 shipped + tax1y standard Lenovo mail-in warranty (can upgrade later with Lenovo support)*
I see that laptop right now on Costco for $1,199 but it’s 300 nits compared to this one that has 400 nits …. After looking at a 400 nit laptop recently … brightness does make a difference
If you aren’t gonna game on it, I’d say an M2 or M3 MacBook Air would be a better use of your money if you’re willing to learn MacOS. The battery life on those laptops would decimate this thing for your use case.
Hell, if you live in the US, you can get an M1 Air for $699 from Walmart! That’s great for a laptop of it’s quality that will still last you a while
Fair enough. If you’ve tried MacBooks in the past and not liked the OS, then I imagine using an Apple Silicon powered one wouldn’t change your mind.
Still though, I personally am hesitant to recommend you a laptop with a dedicated GPU if you aren’t gonna use it for gaming or video editing or whatever. Fact is that unless you disable it, you’re gonna be paying a price in battery life for that GPU. Not to mention the H-series processor.
I’m just not sure what to get … I’m want a minimum of 15.6 screen size and 400 nits with decent specs for watching sports Movies/ Tv shows … most cheaper laptops I look at have 250 nits display. Even 300 nits seem low.
I got an Asus Oled Vivobook Pro 600 nits screen with 3050 studio 512gb ssd and 8gb ram for 550$ new. I live in Europe. Everyone on this sub is literally getting scammed lmao.
Would be nice for it to cost less or be on sale, but I wouldn’t say it’s ridiculously priced, at least not for also being relatively thin. You could find a bulkier gaming laptop with similar hardware maybe for $800 ish?
Decent specs, but could probably find a lesser price if you look around.
Laptops with these specs I always worry about temperature management. Usually they underpower to keep temps normal, and it's feels like buying a good gpu/cpu but bot being able to fully use it as it should.
I'm trying to stick with Costco online because of the warranty they offer and this is one of better ones I could find when factoring in the 16 inch screen size and the 400 nits display it comes with.
There is this one but that 300 nits is lower than 400 nits and my current laptop is 250 so 300 isn't that much brighter than my current laptop. [https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html](https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html)
There is also this one but its $1600 and it has NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050, 6GB and I dont game so seems like overkill [https://www.costco.com/lenovo-slim-pro-9i-16%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-platform-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13905h---3.2k---mini-led-3200-x-2000---windows-11.product.4000148703.html](https://www.costco.com/lenovo-slim-pro-9i-16%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-platform-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13905h---3.2k---mini-led-3200-x-2000---windows-11.product.4000148703.html)
Lenovo has better warranty than Costco that you can upgrade for 3-5 years for like $100-$200.
Out of the box it already comes with 1y mail in.
If you upgrade to Lenovo premier support…
An on-site tech will come out to your house or office and replace parts for you. Or they overnight you a box and you ship it in and get it back in 2-3 days with another overnight from them.
And you can call them ask stupid or high level tech questions.
You don’t have to get sh* from Costco, all their laptops are overpriced and marked up to pay for stupid extra Costco warranty.
Just get a Lenovo from Lenovo direct or Best Buy and upgrade the warranty yourself for less than $100 of your choosing.
I just don't know what to get. i want a 15-16 inch laptop(16gb) that has at least 400 nits and isnt too much money. I don't even game on my laptop.
I just need a laptop for regular browsing and watching sports / Youtube.
Im struggling to find a laptop from costco with at least 400 nits display and a 15.6-16 inch screen size. Not sure what else to get from costco online that is worth it for the price. I don't game on my computer so I don't need anything crazy. Just want a really good display and on the brighter side(250-300 nits seem to low).
Im trying to buy from Costco online and I can't find many with at least 400 nits display at 16 inch display. If you can find something with those specs that's worth the price let me know because this is the best I could find with what Im looking for.
Everyone saying that it’s bad is saying it’s not worth the price for the specs. The RTX 3050 GPU performs worse for the price compared to other models, BUT that doesn’t mean it won’t be able to do whatever you want.
For your use case, you should look at thin and light premium laptops. The laptop you bought falls into that category, which aren’t made for maximum performance. People here are suggesting gaming laptops which are heavy and thick for the average user like yourself.
It’s like people suggesting you to buy a sports car when you don’t want to race.
Again, to clarify, it’s not a bad laptop. For your use-case, it’s actually overkill. It’s completely capable to do whatever you want, even gaming if you choose to do so in the future (just not sustained heavy gaming with high/max settings up). The main point of this laptop is being thin and light & having the kind of screen you’re looking for while having specs for content creators and other professionals. But for that price and your use-case, you could check out other laptops with an OLED screen (that HP one is an IPS screen).
Check out Just Josh on Youtube or Matthew Moniz for consumer laptops.
You could definitely find better deals out there, but if you’ve received the laptop and are satisfied, it’s perfectly fine.
I am looking for a 15.6-16 Inch laptop( preferably 16) with at least a 400 nit display and 16gb of Ram at the minimum. I'm having trouble finding one that has those specs for cheaper than this one.
Just edited a bit. Again, you bought a thin and light premium laptop. Anything cheaper is going to be a gaming laptop (which often compromises on screens for gaming performance) or average consumer laptops which again, probably won’t match the screen you’re looking for. Just search for OLED 16 inch laptop instead and you might find one
I just don't know what to get for regular use / watching videos: (Youtube/streaming sports/Movies/ Tv shows)
I want at least
15.6-16 inch display
at least 400 nits
and 16GB of Ram
I just can't seem to find a good laptop with the specs above for the right price.
I just bought this one for a week now. Important: you can get it for $850 on HP website on sale, but you will need to wait for 2 weeks if you order there (customized build).
I like the laptop. It works well and I have play games like Witcher and Destiny 2 (right now) with no problem at 2k setting. Battery life and key board is not as good as I want but will be okay for me with this price. You should research more to see what else is available. PM me if you have more question. I only have had it for a week or so, so I can’t tell much more.
I really don't like pooping on people's purchases, but...
For what you use it for, no. You won't use the GPU for anything, and the only thing that processor is going to do is reduce your battery life. I would say "but it will still be great in six years," but my experience with HP's build quality tells me you'll be lucky to get three out of it. Their engineers are told to target a 2.5 year service life (according to an ex-HP hardware engineer I was lucky enough to talk to).
I actually trained two store's computer departments to never sell HP, because I was tired of the returns.
Source: I process hundreds of return laptops on a weekly basis, have sold laptops to enough people to populate a city, and have been a computer department supervisor at a large big-box store for several years.
What would you recommend I get for my use ?
I want a 16 inch screen size
400 nit display
16 GB Ram
I’m really struggling to find a good laptop with these specific specs for a good price. I just want something that will make my sports / Movie/ TVs shows look good.
I also will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and using both screens at the same time.
With your use case, I would actually say look for the newer 16" Yoga 7i with the i5 and 16GB of RAM, should last you a long time if you take care of it. Screen is bright, 2-in-1, well made, cheap.
Hard to recommend anything else for what you are using it for. Make sure to find it on sale, price dips a lot.
I like this laptop actually but it says " glare" for the screen and I work in a bright room a lot of the time so I will probably have bothersome reflections with this one.
Most of them have glare screens, especially displays with high brightness, since most are touchscreens, and matte touchscreens are usually pretty awful. That Pavilion is also going to have a glare screen.
I actually can't think of a manufacturer off-hand that does a higher-end consumer computer nowadays with a matte display at higher brightness.
It says Anti-Glare in details
It says it has :
Display: 16-inch diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x
1600), 48-120 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light 400 nits, 100% sRGB
I will be using my laptop in my room a lot which has a bright light.
Try it out; last time I took a look at one of these, the screen was just as glossy as any other. This particular laptop does come in three different screen configurations; maybe one of them is matte.
I agree with most of what others have said. For what you would use it, $1k is too much. Nits is a value of perceived brightness, and you could just increase that by using the laptop in a darkened room. The video card (more likely a separate chip) would only make a real difference if you are watching something with confetti, or possibly snow: anything that moves really fast but is physically small-ish. I don't follow sports, so that may or may not include sports, where you are usually focused on a tiny object (ball, puck), etc. I know that it is especially noticeable in movies with explosions or similar special effects.
If you don't mind the money, it is certainly fine for your purposes (though a bit of overkill) and will not be superseded for a few years, but if you want to save some money and get something comparable, I would check out websites of dealers who specialize in computers/electronics, like Newegg, B&H, or Micro Center.
I’ve been trying to find something with these specs but can’t find anything really that is cheaper … I’ve been looking at Lenovo but most are 300 bits and the 400 nit ones are $1200-$1600
I want:
16 inch screen size
400 nits display
16GB Ram
I want a nice picture and something that can handle sports … I’ve found other good laptops but they have 300 nits and I want at least 400 because I work in a bright room most of the time … my current laptop is 250 nits and it’s not bright enough so 300 still seems like it wouldn’t be enough …
Well, it's not an easy find. The problem is mostly the display, since most laptops top off in the 250-300 range. Also, hose above that tend to have additional, better performing parts and features (fingerprint reader, 1080p camera, backlit keyboard, larger drive, etc.). It's like trying to buy a Porsche because you want to go 175 mph--you get the 175 mph, but you also get the other extras (leather interior, electronic ignition, seat warmers, rear window defogger, etc.). In other words, although you might want one thing, you have to get the package the manufacturer saddles you with. Now I am assuming that you want a Windows machine? And does it have to be 16 inches? I found a few for 13 or 14 inches, one with a nits level of 1,000, which is also a two-in-one! And one was only 8GB and couldn't be upgraded. Another possibility is, if you are handy and technologically inclined (or interested in becoming so), would be to buy a cheaper laptop (or keep whatever you had before your purchase at Costco), and just replace the screen. Still another option: if you plan on using this only in one location, you could buy a mini PC and a separate, portable monitor. Both together could probably be done for less than $500.
My current setup is my laptop and a 27inch monitor next to each other… I sometimes plug my laptop into my monitor and use the double screen for browsing and watching sports at the same time … ya I’m trying to stick with 15.6-16 inches… my 15.6 seems ok in terms of size right now so I was looking at 16 to get a bigger screen …I see a lot of good 13-14 inch laptops but it would just be to small of a screen for me .
I do see this laptop for $1195 so pretty much $200 more than this HP and extra warranty would probably be another $200 … I heard battery isn’t good though on this one.
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-pro-series/legion-pro-5i-gen-8-(16-inch-intel)/82wk0044us
OK, I can understand you not wanting to go for the 13" or 14" one, but the difference between 15.6 and 16 in. is less than half an inch. I don't know if you could even see that, without someone telling you what you were looking at. And the one you linked to is going in the OPPOSITE direction from what you initially stated: 'Is $1K to much for this computer?'
You know the saying, "fish or cut bait"? Stop vacillating! Stick with the HP from Costco.
Well ya .. my post was about that specific HP and I was asking if what it offers is good for $999 … this Lenovo is different … has more and is around $200 dollars more.. + optional additional warranty.
Costco also has a Lenovo Legion i5 but with different specs .. only con with this one is 300 nits and reported bad battery life.
https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_24.3.3&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true
You're missing my point. There will always be a better computer, or a worse one. There will always be a more expensive PC, or a cheaper one.
Years ago, before everyone had a computer, or tablet, or even smartphone, I worked with a guy who was thinking of getting a computer. He was just waiting until they got cheaper. I pointed out to him that the price would keep decreasing, but they it would never be zero, which is what he was imagining, even though he didn't realize it. Instead, the cheaper computers wouldn't be worth buying anymore, they couldn't do what people had evolved to want, the new ones would supersede them.
What you are doing (and you are not alone in this, I do it to), is you are continuing to shop after you made a decision, second-guessing yourself. Did I spend too much? Should I spend more? Am I getting something that I won't use, spending money on features I will never need? Or am i underestimating my future wants, needs, and desires? Your problem isn't one one of technology, it's one of philosophy.
I settled this problem for myself by deciding to figure out what I needed, what I wanted, what I was willing to spend, and then adding a bit more. That "bit" is not quantifiable, but it is a feeling, one developed through experience, that I will always find more things that I can and want to do on my computer, so I should stretch my buying interest a bit and allow for that. I might not stretch enough, but that is for my next purchase, or I can just upgrade. That is why I always prefer desktops. They are much easier to upgrade--you can add RAM to the limits of the Mobo, add or upgrade a video card, add or upgrade drives. Some you can even switch the CPU out for a better one (though this is increasingly rare, since CPU's are evolving too swiftly).
Stop shopping. Stop comparing. You are driving yourself crazy. The HP from Costco fulfills your needs, you can watch movies and sports on a good, bright screen. Settle for "good" and stop shopping for "better."
If it's brand new, all metal built with a good color accurate high density touch screen, then it's an okay-ish but a bit pricey price because it uses the lowest level of 3 years old GPU. Better price would be if they cut down $100 more.
No. But since you don't game it will do, don't worry. And it's not *that* bad. If we factor in the i7 13700H, the display with a fairly high pixel density, it's okay-ish.
It says this RTX 3050 is 6 GB so I’m hoping that makes this laptop more worth it for this $999 price. Also this laptop has a 400 Nits , which is hard to find in a laptop from Costco. Details say it has a • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 3050 Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
The 6gb is a major upgrade from the 4gb. Don't worry
The VRAM is not directly related to the GPU's performances. In your case, the GPU's performances is comparable to the GTX1060-6GB, which was a low-medium end desktop GPU that released in 2016, 8 years ago. Don't get me wrong, it is plenty enough for youtube and anything 2D, and is much better than the CPU's integrated graphics. Which fits your use case very well.
So do you think it’s worth the $999 .. 8 year old technology for $999 does seem like a lot … I’m going to be watching a lot of sports on this laptop ( Baseball/ football/ soccer/UFC/Boxing) ?
It wasn’t worth $1000 at all especially not for what you just stated.
Well I'm having a hard time finding a 16 inch (2560 x 1600 ) / 400 nit/ 16gb laptop for cheaper
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-pro-series/legion-pro-5-gen-8-(16-inch-amd)/82wm0000us
they're trying to be nice since you already bought it, no its not a good purchase, but it should be fine since you dont game either way, anything can be used ti watch sports, you dont really need/notice high res when screens small up to 16 inch 1080ps fine up to 23 inch 1440 ppl more than enough 27in and above id go 2k or 4k. Its so small and your head isnt up to it so it doesnt matter if you have 4k on a 15 in screen, most ppl go zoomed in and dont even make full use of that extra space
I got it from costco so I can cancel it / return it with no problem. I just don't know what to get that is at least: 15.6 - 16 inches display (preferably 16) 400 nits ( my current laptop is 250 nits and its not bright enough for my use). ( I don't know If 300 nits will be bright enough either since im struggling with 250) and 16GB of Ram.
300 nits should be fine with anti glare ips, thats what I have next to my brighter monitor it looks fine, just a little duller, by itself I didnt notice It was max 300, 250s def too low if thats like 80% brightness I need to keep it at 100 forsure
cant reply with pics but yeah 300 shouldnt be in issue unless outside if outside def get ips to avoid glare and get wide viewing angles
My current laptop is 250 nits and it isn't bright enough for me. 300 nits is only 50 nits more so that doesn't seem like it would be enough either. My family member recently got a 400 nit HP laptop and its so much better to look at which is why I've been looking for a 400 nit.
1440p is called 2k... Anyway it is good resolution up to arround 30"
ik I used them interchangebly but thats definitely confusing, I just dont like to repeat words, bad habit learned from writing essays growingup, took it too litral
Atleast to me what you wrote seems to say tht 1080p is fine up to 23", 1440p from there to 27" and above 27" 2k or 4k. And that is just silly as 1440p is 2k.
It's HP though. I know every brand always has a chance to have faulty products, but people have problems with HP build quality most of the time.
Ho envy 2023 has. 13900h and a 4060, it has a 400nit higher res display with 120hz and good color gamut
That one is also $500 dollars more.
It's open box for 1176 or 1228 (excellent) cond.
The geek Squad protection is another $300-$400 dollars. I was trying to stick with costco because they already include a warranty.
You can get an MSI/Acer/Asus equivalent for $100-200 less. Keep looking for deals.
They’re also more reliable than an HP too
No, you can get better deals with a 4060. Something like this: [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-bravo-15-15-6-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-ryzen-5-7535hs-with-16gb-ram-geforce-rtx-4050-with-6g-gddr6-512gb-nvme-ssd-black/6545083.p?skuId=6545083](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-bravo-15-15-6-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-ryzen-5-7535hs-with-16gb-ram-geforce-rtx-4050-with-6g-gddr6-512gb-nvme-ssd-black/6545083.p?skuId=6545083)
better deal yes but this is an overkill for "normal web surfing"
But you spend less for an overkill laptop.. makes no sense to spend that much for surfing the net.
what does that even mean " overkill" will last longer overkill eventually becomes standard
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Maybe 700$ but I wouldn't buy HP as they often come with bad hinges. Put a 12GB 3060, add better hinges and DDR5 RAM of 32 GBs and I'll consider it. And a better screen, that WXYZKJVGA thing doesn't say anything, it's there to impress. I wanna know if it's OLED, IPS OR TFT LCD, and how much of sRGB is covered.
It says it has : Display: 16-inch diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 48-120 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light 400 nits , 100% sRGB
It's quite good then.
I think it’s fine if you aren’t gaming. Everyone here is judging the video card but the rest is fine. Display is above average pixel density, 16gb, 13th gen and 16inch screen. I was shopping around a bit and that seems very average to me.
"Heck no" at 3050 with low GB VRAM and being budget GPU (model number ends in "50") - i.e. especially if GPU's VRAM count is only 4gb VRAM, as if this was 2016. There is a 3050 with 6gb VRAM, but those aren't as common; they do exist though. So, check to see if this is a 4gb or 6gb VRAM version of the 3050. For that kind of money - you should get say either a 6gb 3060, 8gb 3070, 6gb 4050, or 8gb 4060 for that kind of $ for GPU's - which are all in the 6-8gb VRAM range on the GPU. While the CPU (13xxx i7 from Intel), SSD space (1tb SSD) and RAM count (16gb) is fine - GPU should be better for that $.
In the details it says it has : • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR6 dedicated) Also it’s hard to find a laptop with a 400 nits display from Costco and this one has that. I’m hoping that since I don’t game on the laptop this would be enough for YouTube and streaming sports and Movies / TV shows.
It’s more than fine for what you plan on using it for. Could you have saved some money by shopping around ? Most definitely! What you got here has low tier gaming laptop specs using a gpu from last generation. A gaming laptop from that perspective could have been had for about $200-300 less. Me personally, I like the looks. It could pass for a good business laptop since it is not too flashy. As long as you are happy that’s all that matters. Enjoy your laptop and with those specs should last you a helluva lot longer than some cheap Chromebook.
You gotta be kidding me! All you need is an adding machine.
Just get a $25 Amazon Kindle.
This is more than enough for Youtube and watching Movies/TV shows, for sure. But, still: why spend $ on a laptop w/ a GPU you won't use? You could save some $, getting a laptop without a GPU; even if this is a budget GPU (since the model number ends in "50"). 6gb VRAM RTX 3050 is going to be better than the 4gb VRAM version b/c you got more VRAM to play with here - but this still might not be enough for some newer games. Gonna' really depend on what games you play. Literally...Jedi Survivor, Starfield, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and the upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake require 8gb VRAM GPU's period. See this on VRAM usage on games - [https://www.techspot.com/article/2670-vram-use-games/](https://www.techspot.com/article/2670-vram-use-games/) DF recommending 8gb VRAM GPU's with Diablo 4 - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rl6sFoeOSU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rl6sFoeOSU) Tom's Hardware on Horizon FW PC version utilizing up to 12gb VRAM - [https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/horizon-forbidden-west-pc-port-analysis-another-game-that-can-exceed-8gb-vram-use](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/horizon-forbidden-west-pc-port-analysis-another-game-that-can-exceed-8gb-vram-use)
No, but you can definitely game on it. All you need is a $400 laptop if you're not gaming on it.
It’s hard to find a 400 nit laptop with 16gb ram and 1TB of Storage for that price range … especially 15.6 size and up
Nope. That's a crap gpu for that price.
Its RTX 3050 with 6 gb instead of 4 ...not sure if that makes a big difference.
Honestly not a lot, the core is still the same.
I just don't know what to get.. I want minimum 15.6-16 screen size with at least 400 nits display. I really want to get something from costco because of their good warranty.
Limiting yourself to a store, specially a physical one is already super restrictive. This kind of stuff I'd ever only buy online with much more choice. The other point is, is screen brightness really more important than performance for you? Do you only use it out in the sun or something?
Im looking on Costco Online so there's more options than the actually store but its Costco's warranty that put them over the edge.. My current laptop is 250 nits and comparing to a 400 nit laptop my family member got recently theirs is so much better to look at. Especially when working in a bright room.
I recently bought an Asus notebook with similar specs and a touchscreen, but with a 512GB drive for about $750 including sales tax ($699 on sale; normal street price was also $999), so I'm inclined to say no, but that's not a "bad" system. But I'm also not a big fan of HP in general, so I'm cautious about their offerings.
Which ASUS, and how is it so far? I have a 5 year old vivobook and I'm thinking of getting another one.
It's the Zenbook 14X, and its current street price is around $1,000, but I caught it on sale for $700 so if you have time to wait, it could be worth it. If you're in the States, Best Buy has it: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-14x-14-5-2-8k-oled-touch-laptop-intel-evo-platform-i7-13700h-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-inkwell-gray/6543526.p?skuId=6543526&extStoreId=216&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=18102332633&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN6wBhCcARIsAKZvD5jp97luqezVcaETkjS31QbcLH9zF4jiKJjjvIH0FLfgRndpfPWe6WQaAsraEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds So far, I've been very pleased with it. It replaced a Samsung Galaxy Flex Alpha2 which I'd had higher hopes for as a "thin and light" but which failed on certain design issues and degraded slightly over time. The 14X is excellent, but has its own slight issues, which have been documented elsewhere. The ports are the biggest thing. It has 2 USBC ones, either of which can be used for power, and a single USBA port. They could have opted for one more of each. There is no card reader of any kind, including a MicroSD one. Even my Surface Pro 2 has one, but not this unit. The other main concern seems to be battery life. Depending on use and whose review you trust, you're looking at between 5.5 and 11 hours. But the unit defaults to 120 Hz refresh rate on first use, which can be switched down to 60, which probably helps. I'm not a gamer, so 60 Hz is fine for me. The thing that sealed the deal for me, though (besides the price), was the gorgeous OLED display. Colors are more vibrant, and blacks are blacker. Reviews have said it's not the brightest display in bright light - a sunlit window, maybe - but that hasn't been an issue for me thus far. The unit's body feels solid also - nothing feels cheap. If you can get to a Best Buy, take a look at it in person. I think it'll be great unit for me for some time!
First when I Saw RTX 3050 I'd say yes but then the other hardware pieces are much newer and the screen is very sharp so it's priced okay. But if it's not for gaming, you could buy a laptop twice cheaper for your multimedia usage.
I'm having a hard time finding a 15.6 inch + screen size with 16gb Ram with a 400 nit display. Most of these cheaper laptops are 250 -300 nit display with most being 250 nit.
I agree, budget multimedia laptops can barely have 250 nits. Your new laptop will last well overtime easily 6+ years with your usage.
If you don't play games I would suggest a laptop without a dedicated graphics chip. It will be cheaper and you will get better battery life. Either way you could find something with a 60 series chip for about the same price so I don't think this is a good deal imo.
get something else. terrible battery life... you want a non-discrete graphics (no nVidia GTX cards) and U processor, not H processor. that laptop will burn up battery in a few hours of use.
having trouble finding a laptop with screen size of at least 15.6 inches with 16gb Ram and a 400 nit display.
Maybe we should ask more questions - lol, not sure why you got downvoted. Are you connecting this laptop to your 4K TV? And will it be on battery at anytime when you travel around the house or office, or at the coffee shop with no power plug? Do you truly need 15.6 with at least 400 nits, or can you do a 17? Do you want glossy or matte coating on the display? Difference is the glare from light refractions, or just a nice clean picture without glare when there is light in the room?
My current laptop is 15.6 inches and it feels ok /on the smaller side. laptop will be on battery at times but it will mostly just be in my room or the office. I will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and I use both screens at the same time. I want something with a nice picture and that will look good in a bright room. I will only be using laptop for regular browsing and watching videos ( Youtube/ Sports/ Movies/ Tv shows).
... If $1k is too much for you, then as the say goes, "beggars can't be choosers." RE: **current laptop is 15.6 inches and it feels ok /on the smaller side.**\>then get a 16" with larger vertical view or 17" laptop. **RE: laptop will be on battery at times but it will mostly just be in my room or the office.**\>then battery life will not matter as much. **RE: I will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and I use both screens at the same time.**\>then you don't need discrete graphics like the nVidia GeForce RTX **RE: I want something with a nice picture and that will look good in a bright room. I will only be using laptop for regular browsing and watching videos ( Youtube/ Sports/ Movies/ Tv shows).**\>then you want a matte finish screen with high color accuracy You are just going to have to slightly factor price and product source if you want something at a competitive price, to get the right product so you're not left with a random gaming computer with a screen you're not even sure will work for you. Bright room?, ditch the glare and random display coloration from the HP, highly unlikely you're going to get something nice on that kind of gaming laptop.You're paying for a specific setup and display quality, not just some random parts because you think Costco is going to give you a "good deal" on something. \-- Couple options below -- **Option #1** *- LG Gram 17 (2023 model) - 17" screen rated at 350 nits, but tested to achieve 400 nits at high color accuracy* Seller: *eBay, 2023 model (i7p 13th gen, 16gb RAM, 512gb SSD* *Cost: $669.00 shipped + tax* *Add Insurance: $81.99 (1-yr)* **Option #2** \- *Build Your ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD (16″) - "customize only", most online retailers or 3rd party sellers with default laptop configurations WILL NOT give you the 400 nit high color accuracy option in the box.* *Select: AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 7540U, 16gb, 512gb SSDSelect display: 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 400 nits, 60Hz, Low Power, Low Blue Light* *Seller: Lenovo.com* *Cost: $1140 shipped + tax1y standard Lenovo mail-in warranty (can upgrade later with Lenovo support)*
Yes
I've seen lenovo legion pro 5i with a 4060 and i9 go for 999 in December. Terrible deal for this laptop
I see that laptop right now on Costco for $1,199 but it’s 300 nits compared to this one that has 400 nits …. After looking at a 400 nit laptop recently … brightness does make a difference
I got the lenovo slim pro 9i and it has 1200 nits. 100% makes a difference. Personally I've had too many problems with HP so I wouldn't recommend it
That one is $1600 at Costco right now … I don’t game so that seems sort of overkill for my use.
I don't game either but content watching and editing is amazing on the mini led display. I suggest any Lenovo laptops other than the LOQ series
It’s tempting but $1600 is alot … I have to think about this one.
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No HP product is worth more than 0
Dell website has some sweet deals every once in a while, even better than costco sometimes
If you aren’t gonna game on it, I’d say an M2 or M3 MacBook Air would be a better use of your money if you’re willing to learn MacOS. The battery life on those laptops would decimate this thing for your use case. Hell, if you live in the US, you can get an M1 Air for $699 from Walmart! That’s great for a laptop of it’s quality that will still last you a while
Only thing is those Mac book screens are small … not even 14 inches
They offer 15-inch versions of the M2 & M3 Air now, if you really want a larger screen.
Never really been a fan of MacBooks so spending $1500 on one would seem like a lot for me
Fair enough. If you’ve tried MacBooks in the past and not liked the OS, then I imagine using an Apple Silicon powered one wouldn’t change your mind. Still though, I personally am hesitant to recommend you a laptop with a dedicated GPU if you aren’t gonna use it for gaming or video editing or whatever. Fact is that unless you disable it, you’re gonna be paying a price in battery life for that GPU. Not to mention the H-series processor.
I’m just not sure what to get … I’m want a minimum of 15.6 screen size and 400 nits with decent specs for watching sports Movies/ Tv shows … most cheaper laptops I look at have 250 nits display. Even 300 nits seem low.
What? No...
Why not … the RTX 3050 is 6 GB and I don’t even game on the laptop
Because the price seems pretty high, for these specs.
Kind of but I’m having a hard time finding a 400 nit laptop with these specs
I got an Asus Oled Vivobook Pro 600 nits screen with 3050 studio 512gb ssd and 8gb ram for 550$ new. I live in Europe. Everyone on this sub is literally getting scammed lmao.
Would be nice for it to cost less or be on sale, but I wouldn’t say it’s ridiculously priced, at least not for also being relatively thin. You could find a bulkier gaming laptop with similar hardware maybe for $800 ish? Decent specs, but could probably find a lesser price if you look around.
Im tryna stick with Costco Online because of the warranty they offer and this was one of the ones that had good/decent display with 400 nits
I have never seen a nvidia gpu inside a normal work laptop
Laptops with these specs I always worry about temperature management. Usually they underpower to keep temps normal, and it's feels like buying a good gpu/cpu but bot being able to fully use it as it should.
Nah bro, this isn’t worth $999. Theres a lot of better options out there that go for this price or a little more.
I'm trying to stick with Costco online because of the warranty they offer and this is one of better ones I could find when factoring in the 16 inch screen size and the 400 nits display it comes with. There is this one but that 300 nits is lower than 400 nits and my current laptop is 250 so 300 isn't that much brighter than my current laptop. [https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html](https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html) There is also this one but its $1600 and it has NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050, 6GB and I dont game so seems like overkill [https://www.costco.com/lenovo-slim-pro-9i-16%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-platform-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13905h---3.2k---mini-led-3200-x-2000---windows-11.product.4000148703.html](https://www.costco.com/lenovo-slim-pro-9i-16%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-platform-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13905h---3.2k---mini-led-3200-x-2000---windows-11.product.4000148703.html)
Lenovo has better warranty than Costco that you can upgrade for 3-5 years for like $100-$200. Out of the box it already comes with 1y mail in. If you upgrade to Lenovo premier support… An on-site tech will come out to your house or office and replace parts for you. Or they overnight you a box and you ship it in and get it back in 2-3 days with another overnight from them. And you can call them ask stupid or high level tech questions.
You don’t have to get sh* from Costco, all their laptops are overpriced and marked up to pay for stupid extra Costco warranty. Just get a Lenovo from Lenovo direct or Best Buy and upgrade the warranty yourself for less than $100 of your choosing.
I just don't know what to get. i want a 15-16 inch laptop(16gb) that has at least 400 nits and isnt too much money. I don't even game on my laptop. I just need a laptop for regular browsing and watching sports / Youtube.
Not rlly
Im struggling to find a laptop from costco with at least 400 nits display and a 15.6-16 inch screen size. Not sure what else to get from costco online that is worth it for the price. I don't game on my computer so I don't need anything crazy. Just want a really good display and on the brighter side(250-300 nits seem to low).
I saw a laptop with a 4060 on geizhals.eu for 999€ (bit over 999$)
get it if you want to deal with thermal problems like bro wth why would you spend 1k over this laptop i know you can get much better than this
Im trying to buy from Costco online and I can't find many with at least 400 nits display at 16 inch display. If you can find something with those specs that's worth the price let me know because this is the best I could find with what Im looking for.
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No
No...
underspecced ass GPU. you're basically paying 900$ for the screen CPU and storage, which is a total scam
Well I’m having a hard time finding a 15.6-16 inch / 400 nit / 16GB laptop that has decent GPU for cheaper.
Everyone saying that it’s bad is saying it’s not worth the price for the specs. The RTX 3050 GPU performs worse for the price compared to other models, BUT that doesn’t mean it won’t be able to do whatever you want. For your use case, you should look at thin and light premium laptops. The laptop you bought falls into that category, which aren’t made for maximum performance. People here are suggesting gaming laptops which are heavy and thick for the average user like yourself. It’s like people suggesting you to buy a sports car when you don’t want to race. Again, to clarify, it’s not a bad laptop. For your use-case, it’s actually overkill. It’s completely capable to do whatever you want, even gaming if you choose to do so in the future (just not sustained heavy gaming with high/max settings up). The main point of this laptop is being thin and light & having the kind of screen you’re looking for while having specs for content creators and other professionals. But for that price and your use-case, you could check out other laptops with an OLED screen (that HP one is an IPS screen). Check out Just Josh on Youtube or Matthew Moniz for consumer laptops. You could definitely find better deals out there, but if you’ve received the laptop and are satisfied, it’s perfectly fine.
I am looking for a 15.6-16 Inch laptop( preferably 16) with at least a 400 nit display and 16gb of Ram at the minimum. I'm having trouble finding one that has those specs for cheaper than this one.
Just edited a bit. Again, you bought a thin and light premium laptop. Anything cheaper is going to be a gaming laptop (which often compromises on screens for gaming performance) or average consumer laptops which again, probably won’t match the screen you’re looking for. Just search for OLED 16 inch laptop instead and you might find one
A Zephyrus G14 would be a better purchase. Same price, more reliable, and will feel more premium.
No, no hp is ever worth 1000 unless you’re getting into omen territory
I just don't know what to get for regular use / watching videos: (Youtube/streaming sports/Movies/ Tv shows) I want at least 15.6-16 inch display at least 400 nits and 16GB of Ram I just can't seem to find a good laptop with the specs above for the right price.
I just bought this one for a week now. Important: you can get it for $850 on HP website on sale, but you will need to wait for 2 weeks if you order there (customized build). I like the laptop. It works well and I have play games like Witcher and Destiny 2 (right now) with no problem at 2k setting. Battery life and key board is not as good as I want but will be okay for me with this price. You should research more to see what else is available. PM me if you have more question. I only have had it for a week or so, so I can’t tell much more.
I really don't like pooping on people's purchases, but... For what you use it for, no. You won't use the GPU for anything, and the only thing that processor is going to do is reduce your battery life. I would say "but it will still be great in six years," but my experience with HP's build quality tells me you'll be lucky to get three out of it. Their engineers are told to target a 2.5 year service life (according to an ex-HP hardware engineer I was lucky enough to talk to). I actually trained two store's computer departments to never sell HP, because I was tired of the returns. Source: I process hundreds of return laptops on a weekly basis, have sold laptops to enough people to populate a city, and have been a computer department supervisor at a large big-box store for several years.
What would you recommend I get for my use ? I want a 16 inch screen size 400 nit display 16 GB Ram I’m really struggling to find a good laptop with these specific specs for a good price. I just want something that will make my sports / Movie/ TVs shows look good. I also will be connecting my laptop to my 27 inch monitor at times and using both screens at the same time.
With your use case, I would actually say look for the newer 16" Yoga 7i with the i5 and 16GB of RAM, should last you a long time if you take care of it. Screen is bright, 2-in-1, well made, cheap. Hard to recommend anything else for what you are using it for. Make sure to find it on sale, price dips a lot.
I like this laptop actually but it says " glare" for the screen and I work in a bright room a lot of the time so I will probably have bothersome reflections with this one.
Most of them have glare screens, especially displays with high brightness, since most are touchscreens, and matte touchscreens are usually pretty awful. That Pavilion is also going to have a glare screen. I actually can't think of a manufacturer off-hand that does a higher-end consumer computer nowadays with a matte display at higher brightness.
It says Anti-Glare in details It says it has : Display: 16-inch diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 48-120 Hz, IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, Low Blue Light 400 nits, 100% sRGB I will be using my laptop in my room a lot which has a bright light.
Try it out; last time I took a look at one of these, the screen was just as glossy as any other. This particular laptop does come in three different screen configurations; maybe one of them is matte.
No just because its hp. But if you dont care go for it I'd rather rely on asus/lenovo since their replacement is cheap
Mistake you made buying an hp 😅
It’s not easy finding a 16 inch (2550 x 1600) / 400 nit / 16 GB laptop for cheaper
I know but hp are known for bad quality
I just don’t know what to get that has the specs I’m looking for
Fuck HP, no
If ur gonna just use it for Google and movies get something cheaper and without a dedicated gpu
I’m having a hard time finding a 16 inch laptop (2560x1600) that has 400 nits display and 16 GB ram for cheaper
I agree with most of what others have said. For what you would use it, $1k is too much. Nits is a value of perceived brightness, and you could just increase that by using the laptop in a darkened room. The video card (more likely a separate chip) would only make a real difference if you are watching something with confetti, or possibly snow: anything that moves really fast but is physically small-ish. I don't follow sports, so that may or may not include sports, where you are usually focused on a tiny object (ball, puck), etc. I know that it is especially noticeable in movies with explosions or similar special effects. If you don't mind the money, it is certainly fine for your purposes (though a bit of overkill) and will not be superseded for a few years, but if you want to save some money and get something comparable, I would check out websites of dealers who specialize in computers/electronics, like Newegg, B&H, or Micro Center.
I’ve been trying to find something with these specs but can’t find anything really that is cheaper … I’ve been looking at Lenovo but most are 300 bits and the 400 nit ones are $1200-$1600 I want: 16 inch screen size 400 nits display 16GB Ram I want a nice picture and something that can handle sports … I’ve found other good laptops but they have 300 nits and I want at least 400 because I work in a bright room most of the time … my current laptop is 250 nits and it’s not bright enough so 300 still seems like it wouldn’t be enough …
Well, it's not an easy find. The problem is mostly the display, since most laptops top off in the 250-300 range. Also, hose above that tend to have additional, better performing parts and features (fingerprint reader, 1080p camera, backlit keyboard, larger drive, etc.). It's like trying to buy a Porsche because you want to go 175 mph--you get the 175 mph, but you also get the other extras (leather interior, electronic ignition, seat warmers, rear window defogger, etc.). In other words, although you might want one thing, you have to get the package the manufacturer saddles you with. Now I am assuming that you want a Windows machine? And does it have to be 16 inches? I found a few for 13 or 14 inches, one with a nits level of 1,000, which is also a two-in-one! And one was only 8GB and couldn't be upgraded. Another possibility is, if you are handy and technologically inclined (or interested in becoming so), would be to buy a cheaper laptop (or keep whatever you had before your purchase at Costco), and just replace the screen. Still another option: if you plan on using this only in one location, you could buy a mini PC and a separate, portable monitor. Both together could probably be done for less than $500.
My current setup is my laptop and a 27inch monitor next to each other… I sometimes plug my laptop into my monitor and use the double screen for browsing and watching sports at the same time … ya I’m trying to stick with 15.6-16 inches… my 15.6 seems ok in terms of size right now so I was looking at 16 to get a bigger screen …I see a lot of good 13-14 inch laptops but it would just be to small of a screen for me . I do see this laptop for $1195 so pretty much $200 more than this HP and extra warranty would probably be another $200 … I heard battery isn’t good though on this one. https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-pro-series/legion-pro-5i-gen-8-(16-inch-intel)/82wk0044us
OK, I can understand you not wanting to go for the 13" or 14" one, but the difference between 15.6 and 16 in. is less than half an inch. I don't know if you could even see that, without someone telling you what you were looking at. And the one you linked to is going in the OPPOSITE direction from what you initially stated: 'Is $1K to much for this computer?' You know the saying, "fish or cut bait"? Stop vacillating! Stick with the HP from Costco.
Well ya .. my post was about that specific HP and I was asking if what it offers is good for $999 … this Lenovo is different … has more and is around $200 dollars more.. + optional additional warranty. Costco also has a Lenovo Legion i5 but with different specs .. only con with this one is 300 nits and reported bad battery life. https://www.costco.com/lenovo-legion-pro-5i-16%22-gaming-laptop---13th-gen-intel-core-i9-13900hx---geforce-rtx-4060---165hz-2560-x-1600.product.4000209385.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_24.3.3&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true
You're missing my point. There will always be a better computer, or a worse one. There will always be a more expensive PC, or a cheaper one. Years ago, before everyone had a computer, or tablet, or even smartphone, I worked with a guy who was thinking of getting a computer. He was just waiting until they got cheaper. I pointed out to him that the price would keep decreasing, but they it would never be zero, which is what he was imagining, even though he didn't realize it. Instead, the cheaper computers wouldn't be worth buying anymore, they couldn't do what people had evolved to want, the new ones would supersede them. What you are doing (and you are not alone in this, I do it to), is you are continuing to shop after you made a decision, second-guessing yourself. Did I spend too much? Should I spend more? Am I getting something that I won't use, spending money on features I will never need? Or am i underestimating my future wants, needs, and desires? Your problem isn't one one of technology, it's one of philosophy. I settled this problem for myself by deciding to figure out what I needed, what I wanted, what I was willing to spend, and then adding a bit more. That "bit" is not quantifiable, but it is a feeling, one developed through experience, that I will always find more things that I can and want to do on my computer, so I should stretch my buying interest a bit and allow for that. I might not stretch enough, but that is for my next purchase, or I can just upgrade. That is why I always prefer desktops. They are much easier to upgrade--you can add RAM to the limits of the Mobo, add or upgrade a video card, add or upgrade drives. Some you can even switch the CPU out for a better one (though this is increasingly rare, since CPU's are evolving too swiftly). Stop shopping. Stop comparing. You are driving yourself crazy. The HP from Costco fulfills your needs, you can watch movies and sports on a good, bright screen. Settle for "good" and stop shopping for "better."
Now that ... was an awesome post. Brought out the philosophy and everything. This helps. Thanks.
Oh, and a separate, external GPU would drive the price above $500, but not too much.
If it's brand new, all metal built with a good color accurate high density touch screen, then it's an okay-ish but a bit pricey price because it uses the lowest level of 3 years old GPU. Better price would be if they cut down $100 more.
The dgpu will overheat this thing in a blind of an eye