ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook. 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.

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

modest performance

no high-resolution display

fewer application options

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum design

vibrant display quality

efficient performance

long battery life

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

modest storage capacity

no biometric login

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm 29.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Dark grey Natural silver
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare BrightView, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.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) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0208) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013 UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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