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HP Envy 14-1196EA Beat Edition

HP Envy 14-1196EA Beat Edition
HP Envy 14-1196EA Beat EditionHP Envy 14-1196EA Beat EditionHP Envy 14-1196EA Beat Edition
alaScore 78

10 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of HP Envy 14-1196EA Beat Edition. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency and durability. The performance and design also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the keyboard. Some have doubts about the size and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Envy 14-1196EA Beat Edition is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Holmes (pocket-lint.com)

HP ENVY 14-1195ea Beats Edition review

 

From the stylish packaging to the aluminium case emblazoned with the Beats logo to the impressive specs (which include colour-coded Beats Solo headphones courtesy of Dr Dre), the HP Envy 14 is a desirable beast. Even the power supply has thoughtful...

Exudes style and quality, Core i7 processor is powerful enough for real work, Beats Solo headphones deliver exceptional sound

Without switchable graphics the battery life is very disappointing, and despite the great spec we’re not sure we can call it good value, the trackpad is infuriating

All that metal adds to the weight; at 2.58kg it feels like you're carrying a 15-inch laptop, but without the screen resolution. This is on the borderline of what we'd call portable and the short battery life only emphasises that. The price might also...

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

HP Envy 14-1195EA Beats Edition

 

Very good performance. I bought it as a gaming laptop and it runs current (new 2011) games extremely well. The graphics are lovely, it doesn't overheat too much and runs quietly compared to other laptops. The headphones it comes with are OK - not...

HP software on the computer is not required and uses up space and consumes time to remove it. A larger screen would be nice, but it works fine with the size it is and price-wise I couldn't afford a larger screen and get the same performance.

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

HP Envy 14-1195EA Beats Edition

 

Sound and image quality as good as marketing

None at all

May, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

HP Envy 14-1195EA Beats Edition

 

Headphone red keyboard very attractive overall appeaerance excellent if you like music

battery life not as expected with keyboard light on

Feb, 2011
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