HP Chromebook 11A G8 vs ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is the better laptop on paper: it gets updates for longer, has more memory and has more storage. The HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Updates ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 gets Chromebook updates until June 2031, about 2 years longer than the HP Chromebook 11A G8 (June 2029).
- Memory ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has 8 GB of memory against 4 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has twice the storage: 32 GB against 16 GB.
- Touchscreen ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has a touchscreen.
- Ports ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has USB-A.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Chromebook 11A G8 if…
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its AMD A4-9120C is built for browsing, email and documents.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.37 kg.
- You want something compact: it has a 11.6-inch screen.
Choose the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 if…
- You'll keep it for years: Google updates it until June 2031.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 8 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 32 GB of storage.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 leads on software and updates and performance; 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 ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD A4-9120C | Celeron N5100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R4 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-1866 | LPDDR4X-4266 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC 5.0 | onboard eMMC |
| Storage slots | — | 0 |
Screen
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.6" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle | LCD |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 50% NTSC |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | USI 1.0 |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.36 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 90% in 90 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 295 x 205.3 x 18.8 mm | 294.6 x 204.9 x 20.65 mm |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 180-degree hinge | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Grey | Dark Grey |
Ports and wireless
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has USB-A, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging, power delivery, DisplayPort video, data), 2x USB 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD (SD, SDHC, SDXC) | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Wi-Fi card | Qualcomm Wireless-AC 802.11ac (2x2) with Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p user-facing + 8 MP world-facing |
| Keyboard | Full-size textured island-style, spill-resistant, pick-resistant (HP Improved Anchored Key Design) | Chiclet; 1.5 mm key travel; spill-resistant; ASUS Antibacterial Guard |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Multi-touch gesture touchpad | — |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | built-in stereo 2 W speakers |
| Microphones | Integrated microphone | built-in array microphone |
| Pen | No | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Google H1 security chip, Nano security lock slot (lock sold separately) | Google Titan C, Kensington lock |
Software and model
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on software and updates.
It gets updates for longer, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2029 | June 2031 |
| Model number | 9VZ08EA-cr | CR1100FKA-YZ182T |
| Released | 2020 | — |