HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition Review

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

rugged build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

long battery life

lightweight design

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer software options

basic performance level

HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition and HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition vs. HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 20.53 cm x 1.88 cm 32.55 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.61 kg
Colour Chalkboard grey Natural silver | Sleek metal
DISPLAY HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.0 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA6174A-5 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 5 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.36 Wh 60.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
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
INPUT HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, HP Improved Anchored Key Design Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years), HP Classroom Manager, Chrome Education Upgrade Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition HP Chromebook x360 (14 G1)
Included Accessories HP 45W USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Google H1 security chip -
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, SABS, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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