HP Pavilion (14-inch, 2020) Series

Surprisingly peppy processor Good battery life Fingerprint reader

Skimpy storage and memory Lackluster screen Keyboard isn't backlit, or overly comfortable Wireless networking supports Wi-Fi 5, not 6

If you have less than $500 to spend on a new Windows notebook, you could do worse than the HP Laptop 14-dq2020nr, but be prepared to live with its limitations.

Affordable Chic, sturdy design Excellent keyboard Solid performance Nice 1080p display

Below-average battery life Too much bloatware Sluggish file transfer speeds

If you’re looking for a laptop with better performance and longer battery life, you’ll want to check out the $699 Asus VivoBook S15. But if you’re looking for a stylish system for low-to-midtier tasks, the HP Pavilion 14t is a great choice. It does...