HP has updated its popular mainstream laptop lineup in Nepal with the introduction of the HP 14 (2024). Aimed at students, professionals, and general users seeking a portable everyday machine on a reasonable budget, this lightweight notebook comes upgraded with Intel's latest Series 1 silicon.
Design and Display
The HP 14 (2024) carries a clean, minimalist design constructed in a Natural Silver chassis that offers a sturdy overall build. Weighing in at approximately 1.40 kg, it is comfortably lightweight compared to many standard 14-inch or 15.6-inch devices in its category.
For visuals, the laptop sports a compact 14-inch IPS LCD panel with a Full HD resolution and an anti-glare coating. The display features a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut alongside standard bezels. While well-suited for document editing, web browsing, and streaming video content, it is not intended for color-critical creative work.
Performance and Hardware
Under the hood, the device is driven by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. Featuring 14 cores, 18 threads, and a maximum boost clock of 4.5GHz, it brings capable multi-core performance for everyday multitasking and light creative workloads. Graphics are handled by integrated Intel graphics. For memory and storage, it is equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD.
Battery Life and Connectivity
Powering the system is a 3-cell 41Wh battery capable of providing around 6 to 8 hours of typical daily usage. It supports HP Fast Charge technology, allowing the battery to reach a 50% charge in roughly 45 minutes. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6.
Physical connectivity features a practical port arrangement: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5 Gbps), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port (5 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery, and HP Sleep and Charge support), an HDMI 1.4b port, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone audio jack.
Price and Availability in Nepal
The official price of the HP 14 (2024) in Nepal is set at NPR 109,999 for the configuration with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. It is available for purchase through tech retail outlets across the country.
