HP Chromebook x2 (12) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x2 (12) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

good battery life

sharp display resolution

versatile detachable keyboard

limited storage capacity

mediocre processor speed

fewer port options

no high-end graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and HP Chromebook x2 (12)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. HP Chromebook x2 (12) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm -
Weight 1.4 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour StGray Ceramic white, aluminium cover finish
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2400 x 1600 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features Glare, CineCrystal -
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - HP Wide Vision
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) HP Chromebook x2 (12)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Features - Google H1 security chip
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 39K2 f000na
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