HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged design

affordable price

efficient battery life

lightweight and portable

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

restricted app compatibility

basic performance level

Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT) 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

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

basic performance level

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition and Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition vs. Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 20.53 cm x 1.88 cm 30.2 cm x 20.9 cm x 2.13 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Chalkboard grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
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 4 MB L2 - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 5 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Rated Speed 3733 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
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 - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
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) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - SIM card
BATTERY HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.36 Wh 3920 mAh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, pick resistant, HP Improved Anchored Key Design Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook 11 G8 Education Edition Acer Chromebook 11 (C732LT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter SIM card ejection tool, USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology, Google H1 security chip, HP Extended Range Wireless LAN MIMO technology
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, KC, RCM, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - software - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - C8WB
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