HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) vs ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has a touchscreen. Pick the HP Chromebook 14a only if it matters to you that it has HDMI.
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Key differences
- Memory ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has 8 GB of memory against 4 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has twice the storage: 128 GB against 64 GB.
- Touchscreen ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has a touchscreen.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the HP Chromebook 14a has HDMI, while only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Chromebook 14a if…
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.52 kg.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Celeron N4500 is built for browsing, email and documents.
Choose the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 if…
- 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 128 GB of storage.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 leads on 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 CX1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Chromebook 14a doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage slots | 0 | — |
Screen
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the HP Chromebook 14a doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
The HP Chromebook 14a is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.25 hours | Up to 11 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | approximately 50% in 45 minutes | — |
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 326.5 x 226.9 x 18.3 mm | 326 x 229 x 19 mm |
| Materials | recycled aluminium cover; recycled plastic in bezel, keycaps and speaker enclosure | — |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | — | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Modern grey | Transparent Silver |
| Colours available | Modern grey | Transparent Silver |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The HP Chromebook 14a has HDMI, while the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | — |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 2x2 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | full-size keyboard, 1.5 mm key travel | full-size keyboard, 1.4 mm key travel |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad with four-finger multi-touch gestures | multi-gesture touchpad |
| Speakers | dual stereo speakers | built-in speakers |
| Microphones | integrated dual-array digital microphones | built-in microphone |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | H1 Secure Microcontroller | Google Titan C, MIL-STD-810H |
Software and model
Both run ChromeOS.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | — | June 2031 |
| Model number | BG9H3EA#ABU | CX1400FKA-AS88FT |
| Released | — | 2021 |