Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) vs HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100)
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 has the edge: it has a faster SSD and has HDMI. The HP Chromebook x360 14 still is a little lighter, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Storage type Acer Chromebook Spin 314 wins
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 uses a proper SSD, while the HP Chromebook x360 14 has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Ports Acer Chromebook Spin 314 wins
Only the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 has HDMI.
- Weight HP Chromebook x360 14 wins
The HP Chromebook x360 14 is a little lighter: 1.37 kg against 1.57 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 if…
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors).
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6E gets more out of a modern router.
Choose the HP Chromebook x360 14 if…
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.37 kg.
- You want a Chromebook that stays supported: Google updates it until June 2033.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel N100 copes well with everyday tasks.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Chromebook Spin 314 leads on performance and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is ahead on performance.
It has a faster SSD, and the HP Chromebook x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N100 | Intel N100 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | UFS |
| Storage interface | M.2 SSD | UFS |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 62.5% sRGB |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The HP Chromebook x360 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | — | USB-C |
| Fast charging | — | approx. 50% in 45 min |
| Weight | 1.57 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Dimensions | 319.9 x 229.9 x 21.9 mm | 323 x 210.3 x 20.4 mm |
| Materials | — | polished paint finish cover and keyboard frame |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | convertible (flips and folds) |
| Colour | Silver | Glacier Silver |
| Colours available | Silver | — |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has HDMI and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP Chromebook x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI | 2x USB-C 5Gbps (USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | MediaTek MT7921 (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 or above | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | — | full-size, soft gray keyboard, 1.5 mm key travel, recycled-plastic keycaps |
| Number pad | — | No |
| Touchpad | OceanGlass touchpad | HP Imagepad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | HP Dual Speakers (2x) |
| Microphones | integrated microphone | dual-array digital microphones |
| Security | Discrete H1 TPM for Chromebook, Camera shutter, Kensington lock (Nano-type) | H1 Secure Microcontroller, Camera privacy shutter |
Software and model
Both run ChromeOS.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (CP314-2HN) | HP Chromebook x360 14 (N100) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2033 | June 2033 |
| Model number | NX.KYHEK.005 | A2WA6EA |
| Released | — | 2024 |