HP 15-f004dx Inexpensive 15.6″ Laptop with AMD E1 CPU

The 15-f004dx is a very affordable 15.6-inch laptop PC. It has a ~250-dollar price tag. Similar notebooks with similar prices are predominately based on the Intel Celeron processors, whereas the 15-f004dx relies on the AMD E1-2100 chip.

Both Intel and AMD variants are good only for basic computing, be it web surfing, Microsoft Office document editing, or video and music playback. For advanced stuff like video editing or professional photography adjustments, recommended are the Intel Core i5 and i7 processors or AMD’s A10 CPUs. The Radeon HD 8210 integrated graphics is weak for anything more than lowest detail and resolution gaming. 4GB of RAM memory and a 500GGB hard disk is a standard setup in the budget notebook category. These capacities are sufficient for multitasking and data storage needs of the average user. The 15-f004dx does have a built-in DVD burner which is missing on some of its competitors.

As for the display, the 15.6-incher is a low-end and standard one. It has a screen resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels, glossy coating, and not-so-wide viewing angles due to absence of IPS display technology. Touchscreen support is missing.

This 4.8-pound matte black laptop with a 0.9″ thick profile has a isle-style keyboard with numeric pad, a trackpad with physical click buttons, stereo speakers, and a 1MP web camera.

Networking and connectivity feature set is a usual one, too. There are Wi-Fi wireless, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, HDMI video output, and a multi-in-one media card reader.

The battery has a 2800 mAh capacity. Hewlett-Packard has rated battery life at 4.5 hours.

Specifications of the HP 15-f004dx

Here are the specs of the HP 15-f004dx with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	HP
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution	1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs	TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU)	AMD E1-2100 dual-core 1GHz 1MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 7)
Graphics (GPU)	AMD Radeon HD 8210 integrated graphics (User Benchmark GPU score: 1)
System Memory (RAM) Size	4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.
Data Storage	500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive	DVD writer
Keyboard & Input	Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	No This laptop has no built-in Bluetooth module.
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Battery	3-cell Li-Ion 2800 mAh, "up to 4.5 hours" battery life
Weight	4.8 pounds
Height	0.9"
Width	15.2"
Depth	10.2"
Windows Version	Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.