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HP

HP

Mixed5.7/10

HP Inc., the PC and printer half of Hewlett-Packard after the company split in 2015.

Founded
1939
From
United States
HQ
Palo Alto, United States
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Mostly China and Southeast Asia (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as
HP Inc, Hewlett-Packard, HP Inc., OMEN, HyperX
www.hp.com

Laptop

Mixed6/10Mid-range

HP's business and premium laptops are competitive, but its cheaper consumer machines are among the least impressive in reviews, and support experiences are mixed. Buy by individual model rather than by brand.

Good at

  • EliteBook business laptops are solid and well supported
  • Premium OmniBook models have good screens and build
  • Wide retail availability and frequent discounts

Weak at

  • Low-end consumer models have dim screens and weak build
  • Consumer support is often described as slow and scripted
  • Preinstalled HP software and trial bloat
  • 2025 rebrand to OmniBook makes older reviews hard to map
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
OmniBookEliteBookProBookOmenVictusHP Chromebook

Best for: Businesses standardising on HP, or buyers of well-reviewed premium models

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LCD monitor

Mixed6/10Mid-range

HP's monitors make most sense as part of an HP business setup, where support is solid. For home or gaming use, other brands usually offer better panels for the price.

Good at

  • Business E-series and Series 5/7 Pro fit corporate fleets
  • Good business warranty and support
  • Matches HP PCs and docks

Weak at

  • Consumer models use basic panels
  • OMEN/HyperX gaming range is small and rarely leads
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
HP Series 3/5/7 ProHP E-SeriesOMENHyperX ArmadaZ displays

Best for: businesses standardising on HP PCs

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Printer

Mixed5/10Mid-range

HP makes capable printers, but its business model leans heavily on ink: firmware has blocked third-party cartridges and several models require HP accounts or subscriptions. A 2025 US settlement let owners of some models decline those updates; LaserJets and Smart Tanks are the safer picks.

Good at

  • Huge range from DeskJet to LaserJet and Smart Tank
  • Good print quality and handy mobile/cloud features
  • Instant Ink can be cheap for steady, predictable printing

Weak at

  • Dynamic Security firmware can block non-HP cartridges
  • HP+ models need an HP account, internet and genuine ink
  • Instant Ink cartridges stop working if you cancel
  • High cost per page on cheap cartridge inkjets
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
LaserJetOfficeJet ProEnvyDeskJetSmart TankInstant Ink

Best for: Light, regular printers happy on an ink subscription

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.