Design and Build

The HP Chromebook x360 14, a 14-inch model, is made of aluminum and has a thickness of 17.9mm. The weight of it is 1.66kg. The color that this product is offered is Ceramic White and Mineral Silver. What is more, it is equipped with a backlit keyboard, a 360-degree hinge, and a touchscreen. The 2-in-1 convertible design is undoubtedly a game-changer. Users admire the build quality, though, at the same time, remark that it is heavier even compared to Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5.

• Aluminum chassis, 17.9mm thick
• Backlit keyboard, 360-degree hinge
• Touchscreen
• 2-in-1 convertible
• No stylus included

HP Chromebook x360 14 Display

The HP Chromebook x360 14 features a 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen (1920x1080, 60Hz) with 250 nits brightness and ~157 PPI. It supports 45% NTSC color gamut. The display is larger than Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 but dimmer than Lenovo Yoga 9i. Users appreciate its touch versatility but note low brightness.

• FHD IPS touchscreen (1920x1080, 60Hz)
• 250 nits brightness
• 45% NTSC
• Corning Gorilla Glass
• No OLED option

Performance and Software

Powered by Intel Core i3-1215U (6-core, 4.4GHz) or i5-1235U, with Intel UHD Graphics, the HP Chromebook x360 14 offers 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and ChromeOS. It handles web browsing and light productivity but lags behind Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro in performance. Users value its simplicity but note limited app support.

• Intel UHD Graphics
• 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
• ChromeOS
• No Windows support

The Intel Core processors ensure smooth web-based tasks, with ChromeOS optimizing cloud apps, but it’s less powerful than Lenovo Legion Slim 5.

Storage and Ports

The HP Chromebook x360 14 includes 128GB or 256GB NVMe SSD storage, two USB-C, one USB-A, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It supports external displays via USB-C. Users appreciate SSD speed but note limited storage compared to Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.

• 128GB or 256GB NVMe SSD
• 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A, 3.5mm audio
• External display support
• No HDMI
• No SD card slot

Battery and Charging

The HP Chromebook x360 14 offers a 47Wh battery with up to 13 hours of battery life (light use). It supports 45W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1.5 hours). Real-world use yields 9–11 hours. Users value battery efficiency but note slower charging than Lenovo Yoga 9i.

• 47Wh battery
• Up to 13h (light use)
• 45W USB-C charging
• 9–11h real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The HP Chromebook x360 14 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and no cellular option. It includes a 5MP webcam and dual speakers. Connectivity is modern but lacks Ethernet or 5G, unlike Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11. Users praise Wi-Fi speed but note basic audio quality.

• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
• 5MP webcam
• Dual speakers
• No Ethernet
• No 5G

Pricing and Availability

The HP Chromebook x360 14 was launched in October 2022 with a price tag of $579 (FHD IPS, i3-1215U, 8GB, 128GB) and was available through HP and major retailers. The HP Chromebook x360 14 had more expensive configurations with i5-1235U and 256GB SSD, priced at $699. Discontinued in 2024, users can still find it revitalized for $250–$400. Its cost-effectiveness is the advantage mentioned by users when contrasting it with Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which they find to be more powerful.