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Pavilion Plus 14 (2024)

Name: Pavilion Plus 14 (2024)
Brand: HP

around $899

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

85 Pros

74%
6 reviews (1h 0m)

30 Cons

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) offers a compelling blend of performance and features for everyday use and creative tasks. Its stunning 2.8K OLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks is a standout feature, enhanced by a 90Hz refresh rate and impressive brightness. The powerful 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, coupled with 16GB RAM and a 1TB...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

81%

17 vs 4

Performance

71%

12 vs 5

Design & Build Quality

80%

16 vs 4

Display

67%

12 vs 6

Keyboard & Trackpad

57%

4 vs 3

Connectivity

Reviewer verdict

Across 6 YouTube reviews, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #31 among Laptops. Reviewers most often praise its performance, display, design & build quality, while the most common criticisms concern keyboard & trackpad, design & build quality.

The Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) is repeatedly praised for strong overall performance, with reviewers (17 mentions) highlighting powerful CPUs and options like an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 or high-end integrated GPUs that handle multitasking, creative workloads, and even light gaming with efficient thermals. Its 2.8K/2.8k-ish OLED display (16 mentions) is another standout, noted for vibrant colors, deep blacks, high resolution, and high refresh options that suit creative work and media consumption. Reviewers also applaud the laptop’s solid aluminum build, improved webcam, good speakers and a comfortable keyboard/large responsive trackpad (12 mentions each), plus generally good value and generous base RAM/storage for the price (8 mentions). Battery life and portability are frequently described as competent for everyday use, with several reports of full-workday runtimes and a lightweight chassis (7 and 4 mentions).

Criticisms focus on input and refinement issues: several reviewers (6 mentions) find the keyboard nonstandard (not full-size) and the trackpad less premium or sometimes intrusive while typing. Build and ergonomics concerns include slightly sharp bottom edges, no privacy shutter, and an incomplete tilt range, with audible fan noise under load noted by multiple reviewers (5 mentions). Display and performance caveats were raised too: some say the OLED/120 Hz experience isn’t flawless (4 mentions) and that GPU/thermal limits can reduce gaming headroom or sustained performance (4 mentions). Finally, a few reviewers flagged connectivity and upgrade limitations (USB-C/port choices and soldered RAM) and questioned value relative to competitors (3 mentions each).

Analysis based on 6 YouTube reviews (1h 0m of video) with 85 pros and 30 cons extracted.

Pros (85)

Performance (17)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU supports more Graphics intensive tasks such as photo editing and Light Video rendering enhancing its utility for Creative professionals ▶ Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! @ 7:27
offers a solid gaming performance for a mid-range laptop ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 4:34
laptop's cooling system is also efficient preventing significant thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 5:06
16 GB of low power DDR 5x RAM and 1 terb SSD ensure smooth multitasking and quick file storage while also saving battery ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 4:20
use Citra at full speed on battery power ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:51
all glorious 780m igpu amd's most powerful integrated graphic solution so far ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 9:08
one of the most powerful Integrated Solutions on the market ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 0:44
makes 4K video editing a breeze on the go ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:13
temps are comfortably low the whole way around ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:56
outperforms the MacBook Air M2 in several benchmarks ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:50
powered by the 13th gen 13 55u Intel Core i7 processor and the Nvidia g4ce or TX 2050 GPU offering a robust performance for daily tasks and more demanding applications ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 3:57
impresses across various tasks from everyday use to Benchmark tests and even gaming at lower Graphics settings or via cloud gaming Services ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:40
Powerhouse equipped with a 12 gen core i7 127 processor it manages demanding task with ease minimal heat and without noisy fans ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 2:18
inclusion of Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 discret Graphics promises accelerated rendering times compared to integrated Graphics ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:57
AMD 7840 U ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 0:05
Magnificent low voltage CPU makes for excellent system performance ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:06
main CPU is a main draw ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:50

Display (16)

2.8 KO LED display is one of the standout features, delivering vibrant colors and deep black with a brightness of 400 nits it remains visible in well-lit environments and it covers 100% of the srgb color gamut making it ideal for Creative tasks like photo and video editing ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 3:20
2.8k OLED display delivering super Superior contrast sharper text vibrant colors and a wide color gamut compared to standard LCD panels found in laptops under $1,000 ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:23
brilliant OLED display with very little ghosting ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 10:33
120 HZ OLED screen ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 0:09
highresolution Visa display HDR true black certified display with iafe technology which reduces eye strain through high contrast and low blue light ▶ Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! @ 6:48
excellent for consuming streaming video with loud speakers and a superb screen ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 12:54
blacks are deeper whites are brighter and the overall contrast is striking enhancing even mundane task like document editing ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 1:49
rich vibrant colors of the screen enhance the viewing experience making it comfortable for extended use ▶ Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! @ 7:02
boasting an OED screen a first for the series ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:06
stunning 4-in OLED panel ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 1:33
brightness of 4 20 nits it outshines the MacBook Air making it versatile for various lighting conditions ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 1:58
16 by10 aspect ratio and a sharp 2880 by 1800 resolution surpass even the MacBook Air delivering Vivid colors and smooth visuals thanks to the 90hz refresh rate ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 1:37
120 HZ high-res OLED display ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:55
Ultra sharp 18 00p res excellent brightness 16 by10 aspect ratio with thin bezels ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:59
ghosting is kept to a very low minimum ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:15
color accurate as can be with ultra smooth gradients ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:11

Design & Build Quality (12)

well-placed vents ensure a good air flow which helps keep the laptop cool especially during intense tasks ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 1:23
Sleek durable aluminum chassis that enhances both its premium feel and long lasting construction ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 0:46
top-mounted 5 megapixel webcam which is a great addition compared to the traditional 1080 pixel webcam most laptops house and it offers clear clear and sharp video quality making it ideal for video conferencing and virtual meetings ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:49
sturdy build ensures it holds up well to daily use ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 0:53
robust hinch offers a smooth opening and closing experience ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 0:55
Sleek design ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 0:58
HP true Vision 5 megapixel camera which delivers highquality video for meetings or casual calls ensuring clear and detailed visuals ▶ Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! @ 7:42
fingerprints and oil are well hidden ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:12
chiseled out of aluminum all around giving it a pleasantly light footprint ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:04
speakers get more than loud enough to fill a room ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:56
exceptional camera enhanced by Innovative features accessible through the mihp app such as automatic framing that adjusts to keep you in Focus ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 2:06
1440p that's a very high resolution for a laptop webcam ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 7:14

Keyboard & Trackpad (12)

large trackpad is responsive and delivers a smooth navigation experience ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:36
back lighting is particularly helpful in lowlight conditions ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:30
backlit keyboard designed for comfortable typing ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:13
overall build quality of the keyboard is solid ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:33
keys are well spaced and provide a decent amount of travel ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:24
works very well and rarely misses any Strokes ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:49
function lock toggle ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:27
typing things out on this keyboard is just fine ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:40
dedicated home and a page scrolling Keys ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:53
backlight can be configured to be always on through the UEFI ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:25
classy white backlight with two noticeably different levels of brightness ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:17
large touchpad ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:34

Value for Money (8)

fantastic value ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 0:40
remarkably affordable option that doesn't skip on quality or performance ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 0:43
excels in multiple smaller aspects culminating in a compelling Choice ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 6:46
magnificent specs ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 11:42
even the base models boast 16 GB of RAM which is notably generous for laptops in this price range ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 1:25
combines higher-end Hardware including the option for entry-level discrete graphics and unique features like the 1080p webcam ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:15
enticing choice for school office work entertainment and moderate gaming striking a balance between performance and affordability within the mid-range segment ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 8:13
great sale price ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 0:05

Battery Life (7)

plenty of CPU power and battery life ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 10:42
sizable efficient battery ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 11:39
this longevity ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 1:43
stayed on for 8 hours of internet work use with battery SA ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 1:26
delivers decent battery life during typical use you can expect up to 8 to 9 hours of battery life ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 5:33
6 hours of streaming video and 4 hours of Citra also with battery saver ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 1:30
minuscule 65w unit that charges through USBC ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 1:12

Connectivity (4)

impressive array of ports ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 1:48
very thankful for two usba a ports ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:52
includes to usba Ports to USBC ports an HDMI to point1 Ports a Micro SD card reader and a 3.5 mm audio jack ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 1:53
can do two external monitors natively ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:04

Portability (4)

super light ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 11:39
lightweight great battery life always runs cool with plenty of speed ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 12:47
thinnest Pavilion yet ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 7:04
just 3.2 lb or about 1.4 kg ▶ Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] @ 0:50

Storage & Memory (3)

1 tbte solid state drive and 16 GB of RAM ▶ Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! @ 7:12
1 tbyte solid state drive is user upgradable offering the flexibility to expand storage as needed ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 6:18
nvme drive is full-sized ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:17

Software & Operating System (2)

bang and All ifon Tune dual speakers that deliver balanced and clear audio perfect for casual listening immedia consumption ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 3:09
time ▶ Unboxing HP Pavilion Plus 14 EW1013TU - Intel Ultra 5, OLED @ 4:32

Cons (30)

Keyboard & Trackpad (6)

keyboard is not full sizee which may be a drawback for users who frequently work with numbers ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:17
right and left arrows are extra large compared to up and down confusing everyone who tries to feel them out without looking ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:58
touchpad feels a little cheap and tends to get in the way while typing ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:36
typing action is too firm and clicky ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:43
mistakenly use the three-finger gesture to minimize all my apps ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 4:42
trackpad falls short of the premium feel offered by glass touch pads on higher-end devices ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 2:40

Design & Build Quality (5)

edges around the bottom portion are a little sharp ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:21
lack of a privacy shutter might be a deal breaker for some users ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 3:05
keyboard keys that will shine a bit and wear away first if left dirty ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:16
under heavy load the fan noise can be noticeable which might be distracting in quieter environments ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 1:30
Tilt ankle which Falls well short of 180° ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:21

Display (4)

not on par with highquality 120 HZ LED screens and it won't blow your socks off ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:42
black mirror with pixels ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:07
doesn't get very very dim for a pitch dark room ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:29
wouldn't put too much stock in the 120 HZ rating while it is better than 60 it's not the all singing all dancing crap of the world when it comes to ghosting and smooth motion ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 5:31

Performance (4)

laptop only throws 15 to 20 WTS at the 30 W CPU ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:27
handicapped gaming performance and lack of vram ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 12:02
performance could be a little bit better with a more robust cooling solution ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 8:21
instead of being 10% ahead of its older 680m siblings this 780m GPU lags behind by 3 to 5 FPS on average ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 10:19

Connectivity (3)

one of them is USBC and thus a pain in the ass ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:06
missing components that would otherwise qualify it for the Envy badge like a card reader and USB 4 ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 2:58
got that instead of a card reader ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:30

Value for Money (3)

hard to get too excited about it because of the asking price ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 11:45
falls short in battery life and graphics performance compared to the MacBook Air ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 8:05
may lack a single standout feature ▶ Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? @ 6:48

Storage & Memory (2)

RAM is not user upgradable ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 3:19
16 GB of soldered lpddr 5x Ram which unfortunately cannot be upgraded ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 6:01

Software & Operating System (2)

fire down and sound rather muffled ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 6:03
background noises in movies are much louder than they should be and louder noises quiet lesser ones so loud explosions will unnaturally quiet other sound effects or music ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech @ 6:20

Portability (1)

relatively heavy compared to Modern Ultra Portables ▶ HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 @ 1:00

Review sources

HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review (7840U & 780M) | Slap Tech by Slap Tech — 39 pros, 22 cons
HP Pavilion Plus 14 inch review in 2024 by BEYOND BUDGET — 20 pros, 6 cons
Top 5 BEST HP Laptops in [2024] by Top 5 Picks — 11 pros, 0 cons
Best HP Laptops 2025! Who Is The NEW #1 HP Laptop? by Legit Pick — 9 pros, 2 cons
Best HP Laptops 2024 - Must See Before You Buy! by Tech Omniverse — 5 pros, 0 cons
Unboxing HP Pavilion Plus 14 EW1013TU - Intel Ultra 5, OLED , 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD NvMe #malaysia by Esta Zainal — 1 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) worth buying?

Based on 6 independent YouTube reviews, the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) scores 4/5 with 85 positive and 30 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #31 in the Laptops category.

What do reviewers like most about the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024)?

The most praised aspects are performance, display, design & build quality — Performance (17 mentions), Display (16 mentions), Design & Build Quality (12 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024)?

Reviewers most frequently criticize keyboard & trackpad, design & build quality — Keyboard & Trackpad (6 mentions), Design & Build Quality (5 mentions).

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