Areas for improvement:
* Software. Windows 11 is hot garbage, and the HP software bundled with it isn't any better. "HP AI Companion" is what, exactly? I bought this laptop partly to play with AI, but this isn't any of the models or tools I've heard of. It also wants me to log in before I can do anything else, so I won't be using it. There are also frequent popups from something called "Omen Gaming Hub". I certainly didn't ask for that. I opened it to see what it was and it seems to be an ad platform. Some search results recommend against uninstalling it, so I guess I'm stuck with it. You can at least disable the notifications.
* Keyboard layout. While I appreciate the lack of 10-key area, I wish they would have found space for separate home, end, page up and page down keys. The power button should not be a key on the keyboard. Also, full-sized arrow keys would be a plus.
* Track pad. I want physical buttons. I don't want to tap with two fingers for right click, I want to click a right button. I don't care if that would make the pad area smaller. I'd accept a trackball if it had physical buttons.