HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

robust parental controls

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 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) Shale black
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
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
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch ImagePad Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
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 712 (C871T)
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 MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RED UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number ca0004na 37BG
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