The correct question would be: why do idiots think AMD ever "releases" laptops?!

The problem with these low-powered devices are the notebook manufacturers themselves. In this case HP.

Nothing prevents HP using 2 SODIMMs. Nothing prevents them from using a bigger battery or at least offering this as an option.

Nothing prevents HP making this system more appealing by offering a TouchScreen as an option for whoever wants it.

Nothing prevents HP making this system more appealing by offering a FullHD as an option for whoever wants it along with a MateScreen for those that want one.

Nothing prevents HP from offering a second HDD bay for a boot SSD or a second HDD.

But HP proves they are still taking Intel's bribes and only offer low quality designs with AMD chips (or they don't offer and AMD option at all) .

This has been going for decades : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osSMJRyxG0k

With price in context, the HP 17z 1EX13AV is actually a very good budget gaming laptop.  We have it for $619.99 with 3.6GHz quad core A12-9720P CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSHD, AMD Radeon 530 with 4GB dedicated graphics, 17.3in FullHD screen, and Windows 10 Home.  In our testing, it was capable of playing Counter-Strike G.O. at 45fps and DOTA at 53fps on 1920x1080 low settings.  Where else can you find a 17in FullHD laptop that can do light gaming for just $619.99?  Its all about context.  It isn't the fastest but but it performs well for the low cost.

LOL

Question : Is AMD an idiot?
Answer : Yes. Why do they release these mediocre laptops? Where is Raven Ridge? Intel, in rumour, has U class (15W) quadcore and 6 cores H class coffee lake. Yet, we barely see any sighting or any 'leak' of raven ridge. Raven Ridge might DoA if it isn't priced correctly.