Not really built for everyday users.
Updated June 2026
HP 17 (Ryzen 5, 64GB, 2TB)
HP · 17 (Ryzen 5, 64GB, 2TB) · 2026
MX$23,051 – MX$28,174
approximate range, Mexico street price
Balanced SelvaScore
39 / 100
#1257 of 1579 ranked for this lens
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Weight
2.09 kg
Battery
7.0 hr
Display
17.3" 1600x900
RAM
64 GB
Storage
2 TB
SelvaScore breakdown for Everyday Users
What Everyday Users need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.
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49
Battery Life Autonomous RuntimeHow long the laptop lasts on a single charge during typical everyday use. Runtime under mixed workload normalized to battery capacity and platform power draw.
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40
CPU Speed Single-Thread VelocityHow fast the CPU handles everyday tasks like opening apps, browsing, and quick calculations. Single-core IPC × clock speed; measured via Cinebench R23/R24 1T and Geekbench 6 single-core.
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70
System Memory RAM CapacityHow much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
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46
Weight Gravitational LoadHow heavy the laptop is to carry around day-to-day. Total system mass in kilograms; charger weight excluded.
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25
Display Brightness Photometric LuminanceHow bright the screen gets — higher is better for outdoor use or sunny rooms. Peak sustained brightness in nits (cd/m²) under SDR full-screen conditions.
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66
Storage Space Storage CapacityHow much internal storage is available for files, apps, and media. Total installed NVMe/SSD capacity in GB; excludes external or expandable storage.
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50
Wi-Fi Quality Wireless Spectral EfficiencyHow fast and reliable the Wi-Fi connection is, especially on congested or busy networks. Wi-Fi standard generation (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), MIMO configuration, and measured real-world throughput.
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32
Keyboard Feel Tactile ActuationHow the keyboard feels to type on — key travel, tactile feedback, and overall typing comfort. Key travel depth (mm), actuation force (gf), and tactile bump quality assessment.
Objective profile of the laptop
How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.
GraphicsGPU
37
Handles the visual heavy lifting: gaming, video editing, and anything 3D or design-related.Dedicated graphics performance for real-time 3D, GPU-accelerated rendering, and video encode/decode.
PerformanceCPU
54
How quickly the laptop opens apps, switches between them, and powers through demanding work.CPU performance across single-thread latency, multi-core processing power, and thermally sustained load.
ScreenDisplay
28
How clear, bright, and colorful the screen is, and how comfortable it stays in different lighting.Panel quality across brightness, contrast, color accuracy, resolution, refresh rate, and glare handling.
MemoryRAM
50
How many programs, browser tabs, and files the laptop can keep open at once without slowing down.Working memory capacity and bandwidth for holding active applications, tabs, and datasets.
StorageStorage
68
The room for your files, photos, and apps, plus how quickly everything loads and saves.Storage capacity and SSD read/write speed governing available space and file and application load times.
PortsConnectivity
34
How easily you can connect monitors, drives, and accessories, plus the quality of its Wi-Fi.Peripheral, display, and network interfaces including Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD, and Wi-Fi version.
SoundMultimedia
48
How good the speakers, webcam, and microphone are for calls, streaming, and watching video.Speaker output, webcam quality, and microphone capability for conferencing and media playback.
KeyboardInput
50
How nice the keyboard is to type on and how smooth and accurate the trackpad is.Keyboard key travel and feedback, plus trackpad size and tracking accuracy for typing and navigation.
MobilityMobility
51
How light and portable the laptop is, and how long the battery lasts on the go.Weight, thickness, and battery endurance determining portability and untethered runtime.
BuildChassis
55
How sturdy the build is, and how cool and quiet it stays under heavy use.Structural rigidity, thermal management, and acoustic behavior under sustained load.
How it ranks in every lens
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What owners report
Experiences owners describe in their reviews, grouped by what they mention. Counts show how many owners raised each point. This reflects ownership, separate from the spec-based scores above.
Order & support
- 2 owners reported responsive support that honored the warranty and resolved it fast
- 1 owner reported a quick, painless setup that was ready in minutes
- 3 owners reported the delivered unit not matching the advertised specs
- 2 owners reported setup taking longer or needing an extra step or two
- 2 owners reported promised accessories missing from the box
- 1 owner reported some preinstalled junk that was easy enough to remove
Connectivity
- 3 owners reported a port selection and placement adequate for the setup
- 2 owners reported wireless that connects reliably with no notable drops
- 1 owner reported monitors and docks that just work effortlessly over USB-C
- 1 owner reported wishing for one more port, or a slightly awkward placement
Performance
- 1 owner reported snappier in practice than the specs or price led them to expect
- 1 owner reported an overall fast, powerful machine
Value
- 2 owners reported excellent value that punches above its price
Display
- 1 owner reported a screen that catches some glare near windows or lights
Keyboard & input
- 1 owner reported a trackpad reliable enough for daily use
Audio & multimedia
- 1 owner reported thin or dead speakers that force a switch to headphones
Technical profile
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Processor & Graphics
| Processor | Ryzen 5 |
| Graphics | — |
Display
| Display | 17.3" 1600x900 |
Memory & Storage
| Memory | 64 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB |
Software & Battery
| OS | Windows |
| Battery | 7.0 hr |
| Weight | 2.09 kg |
Processor
| CPU | Ryzen 5 · 6c · Class U · Gen 6000 |
Display
| Screen | 17.3" · 1600x900 · UNKNOWN |
| Color gamut | unknown |
Memory
| RAM | 64 GB DDR4 |
Storage
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Type | NVMe PCIe 4 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Build & chassis
| Material | Unknown |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Weight | 2.09 kg |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm |
Battery & power
| Battery | 7.0 hr (45 Wh) |
Software
| OS | Windows |
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