HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x360 (14a) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent battery life

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no high-end processor

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Natural silver (keyboard frame and base), ceramic white (cover), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base) Pure silver
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch ImagePad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyroscope -
Security Google Security Chip H1 -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge Fanless, MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RED -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number ca0004na C1T8
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