HP 17z-ca300 17.3″ Laptop
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| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Affordable laptop It is usually priced at below $500, making it an affordable laptop PC. |
| Performance | Mid-range performance The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly do these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More info about performance of the laptop can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below. |
| Screen Size | 17.3-inch The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1600x900 pixels HD+ This screen resolution is commonly found on the budget-class 17.3" laptops. It doesn't enable image sharpness and space on the screen of Full HD or higher resolutions. 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. 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. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
| About Laptop Display | Learn about laptop PC displays here. |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 4500U (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) AMD Ryzen 7 4700U (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) |
| About Processors | The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor. Click on the CPU name to learn more about it. |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon Graphics of Ryzen 5 4000U - 4500U / 4600U (for light gaming) AMD Radeon Graphics of Ryzen 7 4000U - 4700U / 4800U (for light gaming) |
| About Graphics Processors | Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations. |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
| About RAM | System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly. Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here. |
| Data Storage | 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 128GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. |
| About Data Storage | Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage. Learn about laptop PC data storage here. |
| DVD Optical Drive | DVD writer |
| Keyboard & Input | Keyboard with dedicated number pad There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard. Keyboard backlight (optional) Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier. On this laptop model, keyboard backlight is an optional feature. Touchpad with separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface. |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AX The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. 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. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB Type A Three full-size 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 | 41 Whr capacity |
| About Battery | The battery capacity is relatively low for a big-screen laptop with mid-range power consuming components. The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Height | 1" |
| Width | 16.3" |
| Depth | 10.7" |
| Casing Material | Plastics |
| Casing Color | Black White Silver Gold |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
| Year of Release | 2020 Laptops released in 2020. |
| Country / Region | Worldwide The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region. |
| Popular Configurations | HP 17z-ca300 1D3E3AV_1 - configurable model on HP Store |
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Neal Davis –
Trying to locate more information on the Optical Drive that comes with the HP 17z-ca300. Will it play Blue-Ray, Blue-Ray Dual-Layer, and DVD Dual-Layer?
Can I also Write Dual-Layer DVD?
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Albert Binder –
What type of battery is in this laptop?
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Dan –
Hi, it’s a “3-cell 41 Wh Lithium-ion prismatic” battery.