The HP 14-dk0008ng has left a mostly positive impression. Unfortunately, the Ryzen 7 3700U APU fails to reach its full potential.
A SATA-III SSD creates a very responsive system. Moreover, the HP 14 also has a 2.5-inch HDD, which offers a lot of storage space (1 TB). The keyboard has left a rather good impression. It is quite usable in day-to-day life. The battery runtimes can be described as bordering on good. However, the 14-inch notebook should have lasted one to two more hours in our practically oriented Wi-Fi and video tests.
The matte IPS screen scores some major points with its good contrast ratio and great viewing angles. The HP 14 is only suited for use indoors. The color-space coverage also leaves a lot to be desired.
The HP 14 features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, which can only be used for connecting peripherals. It can neither output a DisplayPort signal nor be used for charging the device. These days, there is really no reason why a compact and mobile device like this cannot be charged via the USB Type-C port. The Wi-Fi module also disappoints with its average data speeds. The one-year warranty deserves criticism as well.