The HP 290 G4 is a micro-tower desktop aimed at office and home use, delivering reliable daily performance at an affordable price.
Key Specifications
- Processor: Intel Pentium Gold G6400
- Dual-core, 4 GHz base frequency, 4 MB L3 cache (2 cores, no hyper‑threading)
- Memory: 4 GB DDR4‑2666 MHz (single 4 GB DIMM, expandable up to 64 GB)
- Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610
- Optical Drive: DVD±RW (standard 3.5″ optical bay)
Connectivity
- Front:
- 4 × USB‑A 5 Gbps, 2 × USB‑A 10 Gbps
- 1 × combo headphone/microphone jack
- Rear:
- 1 × HDMI, 1 × VGA
- 2 × USB‑A 2.0, 1 × RJ‑45 Gigabit Ethernet
- Line‑In / Line‑Out audio ports
- Wireless (on select builds):
- Realtek RTL8821CE Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11 ac) + Bluetooth 4.2
Expandability & Security
- Expansion slots: 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1, 2 × M.2 slots (one for WLAN, one for storage)
- Bays: up to three internal bays + two full-height slots
- Security features: TPM 2.0, HP DriveLock, cable-lock support, optional chassis intrusion sensor
Physical & Power Specs
- Form factor: Micro Tower
- Dimensions: Approx. 15.5 × 30.3 × 33.7 cm
- Weight: ~4.7 kg (varies by configuration)
- Power: 180 W external power adapter (active PFC)
Included Software & OS
- Often shipped with FreeDOS or Windows 10 Pro, with free upgrade to Windows 11 in many regions
- Bundled utilities may include: HP Support Assistant, HP Audio Switch, McAfee LiveSafe trial, among others
Who’s It For?
Best suited for:
- Everyday productivity tasks (web browsing, office apps, media playback)
- Small businesses, educational environments, budget home setups
- Users needing a solid base for future upgrades (RAM, SSD, graphics card)
- Budget-friendly but reasonably capable in its class
Overall, the HP 290 G4 offers a sturdy, upgrade-friendly desktop platform at a very reasonable price—great for basic computing needs with room for expansion as you go. Want help comparing other SKUs or finding local availability? Let me know!
