HP Chromebook x2 (12) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Chromebook x2 (12) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer ports

lower performance hardware

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x2 (12) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x2 (12) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Product Type Chromebook - with detachable keyboard Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminium alloy
Colour Ceramic white, aluminium cover finish Immersive white
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 (2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features HP Wide Vision -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook x2 (12) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, keyboard Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Features Google H1 security chip ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number f000na E60124
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