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2019 HP 17 Series

Intel Core 8th and AMD Ryzen 3000 Generations

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The HP 17 (2019) is part of HP's pre-redesign 17.3-inch consumer line, sold in two parallel hardware families: the Intel 17-by generation (8th-generation Core, with some 7th-gen and Pentium/Celeron trims) and the AMD 17-ca generation (Ryzen 2000/3000-series and AMD A-series). This is the older, thicker chassis with no lift-hinge: it commonly includes a DVD writer and a wired Ethernet (RJ-45) port, frequently ships with a spinning hard drive, and has no USB-C port. A defining detail for this era: a number of 17-by trims offered an optional discrete AMD Radeon 520/530 GPU — uncommon on the integrated-only HP 17 generations that followed. Because this model shipped in many processor, graphics, memory, storage, and display combinations, your exact configuration dictates the final resale price. Select your components using our tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device.

2019 model 17-by (Intel) 17-ca (AMD) Pre-redesign · DVD · no USB-C

Intel configurations — 17-by (2019)

Processor (CPU)

  • 8th-gen: Intel Core i7-8565U, i7-8550U, i5-8265U, i5-8250U, i3-8130U
  • 7th-gen (carryover): Intel Core i7-7500U, i5-7200U, i3-7020U
  • Entry trims: Intel Pentium Silver N5000, Celeron N4000

Graphics (GPU)

  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 605 / 600 (or HD 620 on 7th-gen)
  • Optional discrete AMD Radeon 530 (2GB or 4GB) or Radeon 520 (2GB) on select trims

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-2400 (8th-gen) / DDR4-2133 (7th-gen), up to a 16GB maximum
  • Factory options of 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB
  • HP lists the memory on the Intel 17-by chassis as non-customer-accessible; treat it as fixed unless verified otherwise on a specific unit

Storage

  • 1TB or 2TB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive (common on this generation)
  • Or 128GB–512GB M.2 SSD; some units pair a small SSD with a 1TB HDD, or use Intel Optane memory
  • An SSD-only unit quotes higher than an HDD or HDD+SSD configuration

AMD configurations — 17-ca (2019)

Processor (CPU)

  • AMD Ryzen 5 3500U — 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.7 GHz (Ryzen 3000 / Picasso)
  • AMD Ryzen 5 2500U — 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.6 GHz (Ryzen 2000 / Raven Ridge)
  • AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / Ryzen 3 2200U; Athlon and A-series (A9-9425) on entry trims

Graphics (GPU)

  • AMD Radeon Vega Graphics (Vega 3 / Vega 8 depending on processor)
  • AMD Radeon R-series on the older A-series entry trims

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-2400
  • Factory options of 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB
  • The AMD 17-ca has a serviceable memory module, so some units can be expanded — confirm the configuration before assuming

Storage

  • 1TB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, or M.2 SSD, or SSD + HDD
  • Factory SSD capacities of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB
  • An SSD-only unit quotes higher than an HDD configuration

A note when quoting: the 2019 generation predates the 2021 lift-hinge redesign, so it carries an optional DVD writer, a wired Ethernet port, and (on some Intel trims) an optional discrete Radeon GPU — but no USB-C. Storage type is the single biggest value factor here: a fast SSD is worth notably more than a 5400 rpm hard drive. Select the storage type, memory, and capacities your laptop currently reports in Windows when quoting.

Display & audio

Display

17.3-inch WLED-backlit display at 60Hz. Two main panel tiers appeared in this generation: HD+ (1600 × 900) SVA (TN-class, ~220 nits, BrightView or anti-glare, the most common option, touch available on some units) or FHD (1920 × 1080) UWVA anti-glare at 300 nits on higher trims. The HD+ SVA panels have narrower viewing angles than the FHD option.

Audio

Dual stereo speakers with an integrated digital microphone.

Ports & connectivity

The 2019 chassis uses a more traditional port set than the later redesign, including a wired Ethernet jack and an optical drive bay, but no USB-C. Port layout is the same on Intel and AMD units.

Left Side
  • 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed (5Gbps)
  • 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 1× HDMI 1.4b
  • 1× RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1× AC smart-pin power jack (DC-in)
Right Side & Extras
  • 1× DVD writer (SuperMulti optical drive) on most trims
  • 1× Multi-format SD media card reader
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • No USB-C port on this generation

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 4.2 Gigabit Ethernet

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

3-cell lithium-ion battery paired with a 45W or 65W Smart AC adapter, rated for roughly 6–8 hours of everyday use depending on configuration.

Camera & mic

HP TrueVision 720p HD webcam with an integrated digital microphone. No camera privacy shutter on this generation.

Keyboard

Full-size island-style keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad; backlighting is available on select trims. This is the pre-lift-hinge keyboard deck.

Build & cooling

Plastic chassis in the older, thicker pre-redesign form factor. Single-fan cooling. Offered in Jet Black, Natural Silver, and other finishes by region.

Weight & dimensions

≈ 2.5 kg (about 5.4 lb) — heavier than the 2021+ redesign. Roughly 415 × 272 × 24.5 mm (16.34" × 10.71" × 0.96").

Operating system

Windows 10 (as shipped); some entry units shipped in Windows 10 in S mode. Windows 11 eligibility is limited on this generation's hardware.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm I have the 2019 HP 17, and is it Intel or AMD?
Check the regulatory label on the bottom cover, or open Settings → System → About in Windows. A model number beginning 17-by is the Intel version; 17-ca is the AMD version. The quickest physical tell is the chassis: if your 17-inch HP has a DVD drive and a wired Ethernet port but no USB-C, it is this pre-redesign generation, not the slimmer 2021+ lift-hinge model. The processor pins down the year: 2019 Intel units run 8th-gen chips like the Core i5-8265U or i7-8565U, while AMD units run a Ryzen 5 2500U or 3500U. Check our guide to finding your laptop's model number for full steps.
02 Can I trade in a 2019 HP 17 with wear or system issues?
Yes. We purchase older HP 17 laptops in all operational states, Intel or AMD. Whether your unit runs like new, has a worn battery, a noisy fan, a failing hard drive, a non-working DVD drive, a cracked screen, or a broken hinge, adjusting your condition grading choices above will lock in a firm cash value. Older units still hold trade-in value, especially those with an SSD, the FHD display, or the optional discrete Radeon graphics.
03 Should I wipe or remove my drive before shipping?
We recommend saving your personal files to an external drive or cloud storage and signing out of your account before packaging. You don't need to remove the hard drive or SSD yourself — our technical team runs certified, multi-pass data sanitation on every incoming drive, including the spinning hard drives common in this generation. If your laptop has both an SSD and an HDD, leave both installed; we wipe all drives. Review the steps on our data erasure protocols page.
04 Which 2019 configurations raise my trade-in value the most?
On this generation, value is driven mainly by storage type, processor, graphics, memory, and display. A Core i7-8565U or Ryzen 5 3500U with 16GB of RAM, a fast SSD (rather than a spinning hard drive), and the FHD (1920 × 1080) panel will quote higher than an entry trim with a Pentium, Celeron, or A-series chip, 4GB, a 5400 rpm hard drive, and the HD+ SVA screen. An optional discrete AMD Radeon 530 adds some value on Intel units. Solid-state storage makes the biggest difference; an HDD-only unit quotes lowest. As an older model, the overall ceiling on value is lower than the 2021-and-newer HP 17 generations.
05 My 2019 HP 17 has a DVD drive and no USB-C — is that normal?
Yes — that's exactly what this generation is. The 2019 HP 17 (17-by and 17-ca) uses the older chassis with an optional DVD writer, a wired Ethernet port, and USB-A ports, but no USB-C. HP only added USB-C and dropped the optical drive starting with the 2021 lift-hinge redesign. The presence of a DVD drive is the easiest way to tell you have a pre-2021 unit.
06 What is the turnaround for my cash payout?
Once your HP 17 arrives at our diagnostics lab and our intake team completes functional testing, payment is approved within two working days. We pay through fast electronic methods such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp, or by physical check mailed to you. Your prepaid shipping label is completely free and fully insured from start to finish.