HP Stream 11 (11-y010nr / 11-y020nr) Cheap 11.6″ Mini-Laptop (Intel Celeron N3060, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC)
The HP Stream 11 (11-y010nr / 11-y020nr) belongs to a popular category of Windows-based laptop PCs – to those with small displays and very affordable prices. The Stream 11-y010nr and 11-y020nr 11.6-inch notebooks stand out from the crowd with their colorful design. Just like its larger HP Stream 14 sibling, the Stream 11 is available in two colors. The HP 11-y010nr has an Aqua Blue chassis, whereas the 11-y020nr is Violet Purple.
The 11.6″ screen has the standard 1366-by-768-pixel resolution. It doesn’t support touch input, so for entering data and navigating through Windows 10 and apps you have to rely on the chiclet-style keyboard and trackpad with integrated buttons. The panel is based on TN technology instead of IPS, meaning this display doesn’t provide very wide viewing angles.
As expected, the 11-y010nr / 11-y020nr offers only entry-level performance. Just like the 3.2-pound Stream 14, the 2.6-pound Stream 11 incorporates the Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core processor with modest benchmark results, but acceptable performance for the light routine tasks of the average PC users, who usually surf the web, write documents, or watch movies. We applaud HP for inserting 4GB of system memory in this machine, instead of usual 2GB in similar systems. That will help with multitasking a lot, so during normal activities there won’t be performance issues related to small RAM. However, the provided eMMC internal storage drive has a usual but very small capacity of 32GB. So, if you have large multimedia libraries and a lot of other big files, you’ll have to additionally use the laptop’s microSD memory expansion slot, some external storage device, or online “cloud” storage such as OneDrive.
The rest of the specs sheet is minimalistic, but it can satisfy most users. The HP Stream 11-y010nr / 11-y020nr has stereo speakers, a 720p web camera, a single USB 3.1 port and a USB 2.0 port, HDMI video output, 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless, Bluetooth, microSD memory card reader, and a combo audio jack.
Hewlett-Packard estimates the battery life of the Stream 11 can last “up to 10 hours and 45 minutes”.
Besides Windows 10 Home OS pre-installed, buyers of the Stream series also get a 1-year subscription for Microsoft’s Office 365 Personal software suite for free.
Specifications of the HP Stream 11 (11-y010nr / 1-y020nr)
Here are the specs of the HP Stream 11 (11-y010nr / 1-y020nr) with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 11.6-inch This is a very small display size, given the most frequently used laptop screen size is 15.6". |
| 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. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Celeron N3060 (able to complete everyday tasks, but can be sluggish) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming) |
| 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 | 32GB eMMC A barely usable capacity. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. 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. 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. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 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. |
| Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
| 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 | 1 x USB 2.0 A standard full-size USB port. 1 x USB 3.1 A standard full-size USB port. |
| 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 | MicroSD card reader The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones. |
| Other Features | Microsoft (Office) 365 Personal 1-year subscription for free By purchasing this laptop, you get a free-of-charge 1-year subscription for Microsoft 365 Personal package that also includes MS Office programs. |
| Battery | "Up to 10 hours and 45 minutes" of battery life 2-cell 38 WHr |
| Weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Height | 0.7" |
| Width | 11.8" |
| Depth | 8.1" |
| 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. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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Craig horner –
I have been using the hp stream 11 2gb ram version for about 2 years straight. i bougt it about 4 years ago when i was looking at tablets for use as a mobile video game platform and this had better physical connection choices than tablets which seem to connect strictly by bluetooth and it had more ram which persuaded me to spend the extra $100 on the hp stream. my present situation is no internet connection at my residence and this laptop has become a very good mobile platform for using the wifi connection for the internet at the local library or restaurant near where i live. streaming videos on youtube works fine. i have gotten better than 5 hours at the worst out of the battery while streaming music from youtube and filling out job applications online. if the present battery is still as good in the 4gb version, i will be purchasing the stream 11 again.
i have only recently noticed 1 dead pixel in the display. not too bad considering the use i have gotten from it.
screen resolution is reasonably good. animation in videogames and steaming media is smooth enough for any defects to not be noticeable.
audio is very good, no noticeable hiss or noise characteristic of poor design at all
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