HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714). 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 714 (CP714) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

responsive touchscreen display

360-degree hinge versatility

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (14a) and Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (14a) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm 31.26 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.805 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
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) Steel grey
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Self-Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch ImagePad Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
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 714 (CP714)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 56Wh battery, USI stylus
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyroscope Accelerometer, gyroscope
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge Volume control, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RED MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD 810H, HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 1WN
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