HP G62

555 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Battery (83)
Build quality (23)
Sound (14)
Value for money (12)
Resolution (5)

Negative
Touchpad (16)
Reliability (11)

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alaTest has collected and analysed 555 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the resolution and value for money. The sound and build quality are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability and touchpad. The performance and energy efficiency get mixed reviews.

battery, build quality, sound, value for money, resolution

touchpad, reliability

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptop Computers the HP G62 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Barraclough (techradar.com)

HP G62 review

Stunning performance for the budget price

Good erformance ; Good audio quality

Integrated grahics ; Some flex in chassis

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Chris Barraclough (techradar.com)

HP G62-a45SA review

A powerfully performing budget laptop with great features and a speedy hard drive

Good erformance ; Decent build quality ; Lightscribe DVD layer

Limited storage ; Mixed usability

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: Chris Barraclough (techradar.com)

HP G62-b32SA

Despite being quite cheap, we were stunned to discover that the HP G62-b32SA packed a powerful Intel Core i5 460M processor. This gives incredible value for money in terms of performance, although the G62 also has its flaws.

Good performance ; Good audio quality

Integrated graphics ; Some flex in chassis

Featuring a powerful processor commonly found on more expensive laptops, the HP G62-b32SA is great value for any students on a tight budget. However, if you have a huge media collection or wish to perform heavy multimedia tasks such as editing video,...

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

HP G62 review

The version of the 15.6-inch HP G62 that we saw, the G62-450SA, has its plus points, but, overall, it's a fairly average laptop both in terms of performance and design. You can get similar machines for slightly less cash.

Good range of ports ; Decent screen ; Large hard drive

Drab design ; Poor 3D performance

The HP G62-450SA is difficult to get excited about. It's not a bad laptop but, compared to some of its slightly cheaper rivals, it comes off second best. For example, it's outgunned both in terms of style and performance by the Lenovo B570, yet that...

May, 2011

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HP G62-b18SA review

The G62 borrows design elements from previous HP laptops, but thankfully loses some of the faults, such as the dodgy all-in-one touchpad that put us off the dv6-3065ea. It includes a Core i3 processor, an internal optical drive and a spacious 15.6in...

Solid construction screen and enough performance for everyday tasks at an extremely attractive price.

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review by: killerjane (cnet.co.uk)

HP G62

The design reviewed is the black version. I have the biscotti one and it looks great, similar to a macbook pro which I'm chuffed about. It does everything I want it to do well i.e web surfing, uni work, webcam, playing sims ;P Some aren't impressed...

Design, graphics, keyboard

Touchpad

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Victor Habiyaremye (cnet.co.uk)

HP G62

Great

EVERYTHING

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: Horatio Postlethwaite (cnet.co.uk)

HP G62

This laptop seemed like a good purchase. AMD, triple core, lots of RAM, dedicated graphics card etc. It was bought to be able to play Sims 3. It does do that. But it also gets very hot, this is reduced with a laptop cooler but it's still hot. Because...

Dedicated graphics card

Gets hot and freezes, zero support from HP, can't find drivers to perform a fresh install

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the HP G62

alaTest has collected and analysed 133 user reviews of the HP G62 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptop Computers on Amazon.co.uk.

value for money, performance, design, usability, screen

reliability

80% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: HelloThere (amazon.co.uk)

Piece of junk!

I got my HP G62 only 8 months ago and I have been through 4 chargers and a new battery. The graphics are rubbish and the battery life is quick to run out. The laptop is slow and is not long lasting. One of the worst things is it always over heats, and...

Aug, 2012

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Product Specifications

Get a range of great features, sleek and stylish design and HP quality - all combined in this 39.6 cm (15.6-inch), 16:9 HP G62-100 notebook. With a sleek design, textured and matt Imprint Finish and easy-to-use features, this notebook helps you get more done - and look good doing it. Staying productive has never been so simple. Enjoy easy-to-use features like a full-size keyboard with LED display and integrated webcam. You don't have to sacrifice quality for price. Enjoy HP notebook quality and great features at excellent value.