HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2022) review
HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2022) — from 2022, 1.4 kg, performance 50.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Screen | 14" · 2240x1400 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1235U , Intel Core i5 1240P , Intel Core i7 1255U , Intel Core i5 12500H , Intel Core i7 12700H |
| Graphics | GeForce MX550 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Battery | 51 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2022)
The Pavilion Plus 14 (2022) is the cheapest sheet in this batch: $470 buys a Core i5 1235U, a GeForce MX550 with 2GB of VRAM and 16GB of RAM. Budget pricing with a real — if small — dedicated card.
Where it holds up
The graphics score of 49.14 runs 80% above the general-class median of 27.24, the stated strength. Mobility at 74 adds a 48% cushion over the class median of 50, portability at 71.3 sits in the high band, and photo design at 87 reads top-tier. Value at 71.7 lands high — the market agreeing that $470 was well judged. Far Cry 5 at the recommended preset measures a genuine 45 fps, Grand Theft Auto V clears its recommended bar, and Overwatch does the same.
Where it falls short
Memory stops at 16GB against the general-class median of 32 — the stated weakness and the sheet's tightest constraint for serious multitasking. Gaming at 46 and modeling and engineering CAD at 55 sit mid-tier, overall performance at 49.78 is mid-band, and the 11.94% depreciation curve is gentle but starts from a low base.
Price and depreciation
At $470 with an 11.94% annual rate, the two-year projection lands near $365 — the flattest absolute-value loss in this batch simply because there is so little value to lose.
Alternatives to consider
The 2023 Pavilion Plus 14 in this batch costs $83 more, doubles the memory to 32GB and posts the batch's best value score at 86.4; the 2024 member completes the ladder at $650 with integrated graphics. If $470 is the ceiling, this is the only dedicated-GPU sheet in the batch at that price.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The batch's cheapest machine still delivers a top-tier photo score, measured 45 fps Far Cry 5 at recommended settings and genuine mobility — the 16GB ceiling is the one real compromise.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+189.1%) (mainstream tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical general laptop class (+50%) (comfort).
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mobility is higher than typical general laptop class (+43.1%) (high tier).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 51) ↔ overall performance (median 41.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Pavilion Plus 14 (2022): verdict
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