HP Chromebook 11A G8 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is the better laptop on paper: it gets updates for longer, has more storage and is lighter. The HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Updates Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook gets Chromebook updates until June 2031, about 2 years longer than the HP Chromebook 11A G8 (June 2029).
- Storage Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook has four times the storage: 64 GB against 16 GB.
- Weight Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is 0.4 kg lighter: 0.9458 kg against 1.37 kg.
- Brightness Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook's screen is brighter (400 against 220 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Colour Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook's screen shows a wider range of colour (70.8% NTSC against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Chromebook 11A G8 if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want a little more room on screen: it's 11.6 inches.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its AMD A4-9120C is built for browsing, email and documents.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook if…
- You'll keep it for years: Google updates it until June 2031.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 64 GB of storage.
- You'll carry it every day: at 0.9458 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 400 nits.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 70.8% NTSC.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook leads on software and updates, performance, battery and weight and the screen; 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD A4-9120C | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R4 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-1866 | LPDDR4x-2133 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 (on systemboard) |
| Storage slots | — | 0 |
Screen
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is ahead on the screen.
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 has a slightly bigger screen: 11.6" against 10.95". The HP Chromebook 11A G8 has a slightly bigger screen, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook has a brighter screen, has more accurate colour and has a touchscreen.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.6" | 10.95" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD+ (2000 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 15:9 |
| Panel | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 70.8% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | USI |
Battery and size
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter and is slimmer, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.36 Wh | 29 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 30 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 90% in 90 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 0.946 kg |
| Dimensions | 295 x 205.3 x 18.8 mm | 258.04 x 164.55 x 7.90 mm |
| Materials | — | Aluminium + PC + ABS for back cover |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 180-degree hinge | detachable folio keyboard (pogo-pin), keyboard locks when folded to the back |
| Colour | Grey | Misty Blue |
| Colours available | — | Misty Blue, Storm Grey |
Ports and wireless
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (data, Power Delivery 3.0 charging, DisplayPort 1.4; either port charges), 1x Pogo pin connector (5-point, folio keyboard) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | Qualcomm Wireless-AC 802.11ac (2x2) with Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 5 MP front + 8 MP rear |
| Backlit keyboard | — | No |
| Keyboard | Full-size textured island-style, spill-resistant, pick-resistant (HP Improved Anchored Key Design) | detachable folio keyboard with touchpad (pogo-pin connected), non-backlit |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Multi-touch gesture touchpad | one-piece multi-touch trackpad on the folio keyboard, 48.8 x 86.8 mm |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | 2x 1 W stereo |
| Microphones | Integrated microphone | dual array, Wake-on-Voice, Google Assistant |
| Pen | No | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Google H1 security chip, Nano security lock slot (lock sold separately) | Google Security Chip H1 |
Software and model
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is ahead on software and updates.
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is sold new. It gets updates for longer, is sold new and is newer, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 11A G8 | Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2029 | June 2031 |
| Model number | 9VZ08EA-cr | 82T6002TUK |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |