HP Chromebook 14b vs. HP Chromebook x360 (12b)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Chromebook 14b and HP Chromebook x360 (12b). 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.

HP Chromebook 14b Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

fast boot times

efficient battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

fewer port options

modest processing power

HP Chromebook x360 (12b) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x360 (12b) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge versatility

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook 14b and HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook 14b vs. HP Chromebook x360 (12b) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.36 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.65 cm 27.2 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.51 kg 1.35 kg
Colour Matte base, sandblasted (cover and keyboard frame), mineral silver aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), mineral silver base | Matte base, mineral silver aluminium, sandblasted (cover and keyboard frame) Ceramic white, matte finish (cover and base) | Natural silver (keyboard frame and base), ceramic white (cover), matte base finish, paint cover and keyboard frame
DISPLAY HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050C / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD HP Wide Vision HD
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh 40.31 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.75 hours Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year) Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook 14b HP Chromebook x360 (12b)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer
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 - MU-MIMO technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number na0005sa ca0500na
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