HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)

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In depth comparison and review of HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345). 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 x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable educational tool

decent battery life

optimized for Google apps

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

lower performance tier

no Windows compatibility

Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.6 cm x 20.8 cm x 2.11 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 69% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 1666 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 1666 MHz
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - MAX98357A
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm QCA6174A - 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 Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.36 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
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 x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years), HP Classroom Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, H1 Secure Microcontroller USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
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 -
Compliant Standards Low halogen RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Bronze
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Technical support - software application support - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14AST 81WX
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