HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Review

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

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent battery life

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no high-end processor

fewer ports available

Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

long battery life

lightweight design

good build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer software options

basic performance level

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm 32.54 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.97 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Natural silver (keyboard frame and base), ceramic white (cover), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base) Pure silver | Dew silver
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch ImagePad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyroscope Accelerometer, G-sensor
Security Google Security Chip H1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RED -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number ca0004na C4QB
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