In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Product Type | Chromebook | Chromebook - flip design |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm | 32.55 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.6 cm |
Weight | 1.677 kg | 1.61 kg |
Case Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Colour | Sparkly silver | Luxury gold | Natural silver | Sleek metal |
DISPLAY | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 14" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | WLED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Brightness | 220 cd/m² | 220 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 67% sRGB |
Features | Anti-glare | Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP |
PROCESSOR | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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CPU | Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz | Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.48 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | L2 - 2 MB | 2 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Intel Burst Technology | - |
MEMORY | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
STORAGE | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB eMMC |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
Camera Features | HDR (High Dynamic Range) | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 720p |
Sound | Speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
Audio Features | - | Bang & Olufsen Audio |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 |
Features | - | Miracast, dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 3920 mAh | 60.9 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 45 Watt |
INPUT | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | - | Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Interfaces | HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.0 |
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Operating System (OS) | Google Chrome OS | Google Chrome OS |
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Software Included | - | Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) | HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
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Security | - | Google Security Chip H1 |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington nano security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
Model Number | C9WH | - |