The HP Chromebook x360 14-inch 2-in-1 Touch Laptop runs Chrome OS on a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen that folds all the way back on a 360-degree hinge. You can type on it like a regular laptop, prop it up in tent mode to follow a recipe on the counter, or fold it flat and hold it like a tablet. An Intel Processor N100 handles the browsing, documents, and video calls. Touch input works in all of those positions, so scrolling and zooming happen on the screen rather than the trackpad.
Head over to Amazon to get the HP Chromebook x360 14-inch 2-in-1 Touch Laptop for just $330, down from its usual price of $500. That’s a discount of $170 and 34% off.
A satisfyingly portable laptop that’s perfect for work or personal use on the go
The main benefit of a Chromebook is its cloud-based design, allowing you access to Google applications, web browsing, and cloud storage. Chrome OS has built-in security to protect against malicious code. Since most applications run within the browser or through an app, there are very few programs that need to be installed on the computer, which allows for fast boot times. With an Intel Processor N100 (up to 3.4 GHz) along with 4GB of DDR4 RAM, you can handle all of your school or work needs, including online classes, video conferencing, document work, streaming, and multitasking. However, it is not capable of running Windows-only software, handling heavy gaming, or completing large creative projects.
The display is a 14-inch IPS panel at 1920 x 1080. IPS keeps color and contrast steady even when you view the screen from an angle, which is how you see it in tent and stand modes. The 360-degree hinge makes both of those positions possible, and the touchscreen works the same either way, keyboard under your hands or folded flat behind the panel.
Local storage comes to 64GB of eMMC, enough for apps, downloads, and files you want available offline. Chrome OS works with Google Drive natively, so larger projects and backups live in the cloud instead of on the drive. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth cover the wireless side. Physical ports include USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI, which handle charging, a mouse or external drive, and a connection to an external monitor or TV without a dock.
The webcam uses temporal noise reduction to clean up the image in dim rooms, and dual array digital microphones pick up your voice on calls. A privacy shutter physically covers the lens when the camera is off. Dual stereo speakers handle audio for meetings and streaming. HP built the chassis with ocean-bound plastic, post-consumer recycled plastics, and recycled aluminum, and the Chromebook carries EPEAT Gold with Climate+ and ENERGY STAR certification.
A convertible touchscreen Chromebook with an N100 processor and a Full HD IPS display covers browser-based work, video calls, and streaming, with the hinge adding tablet and tent use on top of that. At $330 rather than the $500 list price, that puts it in range as a second machine for the house or a first laptop for anyone whose work already lives in Chrome and Google Drive. The 64GB of onboard storage keeps the local footprint small, and Drive handles the rest.