HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T). 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 (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 Spin 311 (R721T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

compact and portable

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

average performance

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 2.35 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) Shale black
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - AHVA
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
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 Spin 311 (R721T)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch ImagePad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T)
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 Spin 311 (R721T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyroscope -
Security Google Security Chip H1 -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge -
Compliant Standards RED -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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 482Z
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