HP Pavilion DM4 Beats Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

8
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Loud, clear audio with subwoofer.
Aesthetically pleasing.
Sturdy.

Cons:

Trackpad's poor response.
Poor gaming experience.

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Last revision on February 3, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Loud, clear audio with subwoofer
Aesthetically pleasing
Sturdy
Low-profile design
Superior sound system
Strong performance for price
Bolstered by SSD cache
Striking
Unique appearance
High-resolution display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Trackpad's poor response
Poor gaming experience
Screen could be slightly brighter
Fingerprint-prone
Starting at only $150 less than the all-metal HP Envy
Parts of the dm4's plastic body feel cheap in comparison

Expert reviews and ratings

HP's Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition manages to bring good performance and battery life into the sub-AU$1000 range. The main sacrifice is the vibrancy of the screen, but at this price, it's a small nitpick and nothing...

By CNET Australia on August 22, 2012

The HP Pavilion dm4 is certainly styled for its target market -- basically the sort of people who rejoice in the public display of Beats Audio headphones -- and it's a decent workhorse of a device. Don't get one if you plan on doing some intense...

By Wired UK on June 25, 2012

The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition laptop gives a good level of performance for the money, as well as a nice design and finish, and a decent battery life. However, the audio quality and screen aren't quite good enough to make this a five-star...

By DigitalVersus on May 07, 2012

If you're in the market for a 14-inch multimedia notebook, we urge you to consider the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition. Marketed by HP as the ultimate audio noteook, it really was able to deliver exceptional audio quality – even using typical...

By Notebook Review on April 09, 2012

This hip laptop performs well and has superb audio, making it an excellent choice for young users looking to complete their Dr. Dre Beats tech ensemble. (Others will like it, too.)...

By Computer Shopper on March 02, 2012

A powerful 14in laptop that can handle some light gaming, but there are better 15in models...

By Expert Reviews on February 18, 2012

Nice styling, above-average audio reproduction, a decent configuration and good user comfort make the Pavilion dm4-3000 beats Edition is a worthy choice for everyday use. It's a well-rounded 2kg machine that's not overly expensive and we enjoyed...

By Good Gear Guide on February 14, 2012

Beats audio technology has really taken off and, what we once thought was a dodgy marketing partnership with Dr Dre, is actually turning out to be superior audio for laptops. T3 already rates Beats by Dre headphones and the same care and attention...

By T3 Magazine on February 01, 2012

The only real knock against this chic-looking 14-inch multimedia laptop is its plastic body; other than that, this is a great midrange laptop with a unique, eye-catching...

By cnet on January 18, 2012

There is a lot to like about the dm4t Beats Edition, particularly as configured here. The 1600x900 display offers a lot of usable space and the performance is excellent, both in benchmarks and in subjective real-world use. The combination of a fast...

By PCPer on March 13, 2012

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