HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

efficient Chrome OS

long battery life

affordable pricing

good connectivity options

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest performance

minimal storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
82 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 33.19 cm x 23.05 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold -
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) 88° view, HP Privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Dual stream (2x2), Chromecast support, MU-MIMO, CNVi, HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Features - Chrome keyboard, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, HP Full-Skirted Anchored Key, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - HP Classroom Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W USB-C AC Adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
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) HP Fast Charge, Zero Touch Enrollment
Compliant Standards - UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, KC, EAC, CIT, RCM, low halogen, ICCP
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number C9WH -
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