HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) vs HP Chromebook 11A G8
The HP Chromebook 14a has the edge: it has more storage, has a bigger screen and has HDMI and USB-A. The HP Chromebook 11A G8 still is more compact and has an SD card reader, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Storage HP Chromebook 14a wins
The HP Chromebook 14a has four times the storage: 64 GB against 16 GB.
- Screen size Depends on you
The HP Chromebook 14a has the bigger screen (14" against 11.6"), while the HP Chromebook 11A G8 is more compact.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the HP Chromebook 14a has HDMI and USB-A, while only the HP Chromebook 11A G8 has an SD card reader.
- Condition Depends on you
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Chromebook 14a is sold new.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Chromebook 14a if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 64 GB of storage.
- You want more room to work: its 14-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors) and USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
Choose the HP Chromebook 11A G8 if…
- You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 11.6-inch screen.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.37 kg.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP Chromebook 14a 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 HP Chromebook 14a is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD A4-9120C |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | DDR4-1866 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC | eMMC 5.0 |
| Storage slots | 0 | — |
Screen
On the screen, it comes down to what you need.
The HP Chromebook 14a has the bigger screen (14" against 11.6"), while the HP Chromebook 11A G8 is more compact. The HP Chromebook 14a has a bigger screen, while the HP Chromebook 11A G8 is more compact.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | Basic screen: colours fade at an angle |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the HP Chromebook 14a doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 11.25 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh | 47.36 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | approximately 50% in 45 minutes | 90% in 90 minutes |
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Dimensions | 326.5 x 226.9 x 18.3 mm | 295 x 205.3 x 18.8 mm |
| Materials | recycled aluminium cover; recycled plastic in bezel, keycaps and speaker enclosure | — |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | — | 180-degree hinge |
| Colour | Modern grey | Grey |
| Colours available | Modern grey | — |
Ports and wireless
The HP Chromebook 14a is ahead on ports and wireless.
The HP Chromebook 14a has HDMI and USB-A and has Wi-Fi 6, while the HP Chromebook 11A G8 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.1 Gen 1 (charging, power delivery, DisplayPort video, data), 2x USB 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD (SD, SDHC, SDXC) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 2x2 | Qualcomm Wireless-AC 802.11ac (2x2) with Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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 | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | full-size keyboard, 1.5 mm key travel | Full-size textured island-style, spill-resistant, pick-resistant (HP Improved Anchored Key Design) |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad with four-finger multi-touch gestures | Multi-touch gesture touchpad |
| Speakers | dual stereo speakers | Dual speakers |
| Microphones | integrated dual-array digital microphones | Integrated microphone |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | H1 Secure Microcontroller | Google H1 security chip, Nano security lock slot (lock sold separately) |
Software and model
On software and updates, it comes down to what you need.
The HP Chromebook 11A G8 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Chromebook 14a is sold new. The HP Chromebook 14a is sold new, and the HP Chromebook 11A G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP Chromebook 14a (older gen) | HP Chromebook 11A G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | — | June 2029 |
| Model number | BG9H3EA#ABU | 9VZ08EA-cr |
| Released | — | 2020 |