The Good Stuff: Let’s start with what blew me away—the 12th Gen Intel 10-core processor. Multitasking feels like slicing butter with a hot knife. I had 20 Chrome tabs, Spotify, and Photoshop running simultaneously, and this laptop didn’t even stutter. The 1TB PCIe SSD is a dream for hoarders (like me) who hate deleting files.

Touchscreen Magic: The 15.6" HD touchscreen is snappy and accurate—great for doodling in OneNote during boring lectures or zooming into spreadsheets. Brightness? Solid for indoor use, though outdoor visibility is just okay.

The Meh: Now, the Iris Xe graphics. It’s… fine. Casual gaming (think Minecraft or Among Us) works, but don’t expect buttery Fortnite gameplay. One user mentioned missing the IRIS sticker—weird, but the performance matches Intel’s claims (just don’t expect a gaming rig).

Windows 11 Love: The OS feels fresh, and Android app support is a fun bonus (TikTok on a laptop? Why not). Setup was idiot-proof—plug in, click next, done.

Final Verdict: If you need a reliable student/work laptop with killer storage and speed, this HP nails it. Just temper expectations for graphics-heavy tasks.