Customer Ratings & Reviews

Having been a big user of MacBook laptops and iPads in the past, I had always considered the Chromebook to be a watered down, low-end laptop, targeted toward students and very low budget minimalists. With the acquisition of the HP 2-in-1 Chromebook, all of my previous misconceptions have been totally shattered. This Chromebook is a serious device for getting work done while also providing quality entertainment. As a writer, for the past two years, my go-to device has been a 5th generation iPad Pro (12.9") with an added Logitech keyboard case. It gave me the portability I needed for being able to write and work remotely from just about anywhere. Unfortunately, this comes at a high price of almost $1300 new (Device, screen protector, keyboard case, and Apple Pencil.) The price of the CB is less than half of what I spent and it accomplishes just as much! Likes - Setup and Configuration: This was crazy easy. All I had to do was add my wi-fi password, log into Google, and it was ready for use. - Software Apps: I installed a lot of applications for supporting work, writing, community work, and entertainment. Over 30 applications and I still had plenty of room on the 64 GB eMMC Flash Memory. - Video Playback: Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube ran smoothly with no lag. - Linux Installation: Yes, the Chrome OS for this device included the ability to install Linux from the Setup menus. The install was quick and it provides co-existence with the Chrome OS. - Seriously Sturdy: The chassis is a solid brushed metal base. the hinges for the screen are metal, and the back of the screen is a solid metal/ceramic (I'm not sure which). Nothing feels cheap on this device. - Screen Resolution: The 14" 1920 x 1080 HD screen is absolutely beautiful. - Touch screen/Tablet Mode: The glass covered screen is smooth to the touch and responds nicely. Flipping of the screen completely to the back switches to tablet mode and the auto-sense for screen rotation worked wonderfully. - Multitasking: Another big win is the strength of the 8th Generation Intel Core i3 processor and the 8 GB of memory for handling whatever I could throw at it. I wrote this review in OneNote while watching a Dave Matthews concert on YouTube, with Facebook and Instagram running. - Battery Life: I love that I can start writing during my commute to work, have this running on my desk as a secondary computer all day, back to writing on the way home, and still have enough power to plow through an evening of emails and gaming. - Gaming: I’m not a hard core gamer, but I do like to wile away some time with Minecraft. Game play is smooth, the graphics are beautiful, and there was no lag at all. - Google Play: The Google Play store has matured since the last time I walked its isles. A full range of business, productivity, artistic, games, and entertainment applications are available. Many are free and even the serious ones are low cost. Dislikes - My Applications: I’m really having to dig deep to find anything that I dislike about this device. At no fault of HP or Google, my favorite writing application, Scrivener, was not available for Chrome OS. That being said, there is a linux version in beta that I might be able to coerce. - Linux: While I’m pretty geeky, I don’t have a lot of experience with linux. Selecting and installing linux from Settings was easy. However, after getting the linux terminal I wanted to select a shell UI. Thus far, I’ve been unable to find any additional documentation from HP or in general, on how to do that. Summary Overall, I am VERY impressed with this HP Chromebook x360, almost to the point of using it to replace my iPad Pro 12”. I highly recommend this device to any student, writer, creative, and even business professionals who are looking to be more proficient at a very reasonable cost.

This laptop is great! Probably my favorite Chromebook to date. First off, if you can get this thing for $399 or even $449, BUY IT NOW. This laptop is a complete package and will work well for just about anyone. The 8th gen i3 is silky smooth and the display is great along with the touchscreen that works really well. The trackpad is large and seems to be made of a ceramic and is clicky and responsive. The keyboard is a joy to type on and is well backlit. I like how the backlit comes on when you are using it and dies off when not in use. The battery life states 13 hours, I'm getting quite a lot of life out of this so no complaints there! Convertible 2 in 1 is nice and it has all the right ports. 64GB eMMC storage, which isn't too bad, it can be upgraded with a large capacity SD card no problem. Oh, and 8 GB RAM! Very nice! Lastly, the weight of the laptop feels good and the design has grown on me. BUY IT!

The display is biggest drawback for this Chromebook. The performance is also underwhelming. The keyboard is okay but the touch-pad is not responsive even with touchpad speed is set to fastest. Camera is also poor. In my home in same room as my Wi-Fi router, the system tray reported a weak signal. Every other Chromebook or Windows laptop I've tested has indicated strong signal in the same spot.

I love my HP Chromebook. Super fast. Can open many tabs at once and still so fast. Love the backlighting. So spoiled am I to enjoy zooming in and out with my fingers. Big screen, not too heavy to handle. Colors are great. No glitches at all since I bought it. A charge lasts a good long time and recharges very fast. So easy to use. Such a joy to get away from the SLOW Microsoft Windows with the constant updates and threat of malware. With Chromebook, all is taken care of. In my lifetime, I will never learn all the benefits of using a Chromebook (my second one). My white HP Chromebook is my most treasured new age gadjet (along with my Kindle.) I expect it to last for more years with the latest Google updates. Thanks, HP, for a great product.

The HP x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook looks great in my opinion. I like the white top contrasted by the cloud blue bottom part. The nice big 14” touchscreen is bright and has a pretty good viewing angle as well. The screen is responsive while in tablet mode as well as in laptop or tent mode. The Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM has been able to handle everything that I have thrown at it so far. It does have the Intel UHD Graphics 620 built onto the processor that shares the 8GB of RAM and it handles video playback pretty good and the few games I tried also played well. I don’t think it can really handle graphic intensive games though. The speakers are positioned right above the keyboard and they are provided by Bang & Olufsen Audio, very impressed with the sound, and they don’t sound too bad in tent mode when they are pointing away from you either. The built-in HD webcam and dual microphones worked well as I video chatted with my family and friends. They were impressed with the quality and sound. The backlit keyboard is one of my favorite aspects of this device. Typing feels natural and smooth as you press the keys with your fingers. I had no issues with typing at all and in dimly lit situations, being backlit really helps. The portability of this device is just about perfect as well. It measures 0.6” thin and weighs 3.7 lbs. Very portable and the screen is big enough to actually do some work on. Battery life has been really good as well. I haven’t been able to get the advertised 14 hours out of it, but I have been getting around 9-10 on average which would get most people through the day. I am very impressed that a USB type A port was included along with two type C ports. End of the day, this would be a great laptop for work, but I do find it to be limiting due to the Chrome OS. For example, if you need full versions of Microsoft Excel, you can’t get a real version that supports Macros (as far as I know) with Chrome OS. There are probably other shortcomings with Microsoft office products that exist, but I only tried to use Excel. I am sure the more I use Chrome OS I can learn to work around these issues. I did have this lock up on me while watching videos using chrome and I had to power it down by holding the power button.

I bounced around between a few different laptops this "black friday" season because my old laptop was struggling and the screen was small. I landed on this HP Chrome Book and I really couldn't be happier. At first, I tried the less expensive HP one but the keyboard on it was not good for normal use and it did not have a touchscreen. I upgraded to this one and I could not be happier. My old laptop was a Dell XPS and so far I like this one so much more. First of all, the build quality on this is amazing for under 500. The keyboard is so nice for extended typing, with plenty of spacing and back lighting. The travel of the keys is perfect. Not too shallow and with a good solid feel. The screen is nice and clear (a little dim but fine for me) and the touch panel is nice and responsive. The mousepad on this higher end model is really nice too. Going from a Windows PC to a Chromebook takes a little learning as far as shortcuts and clicking go, but it's fairly intuitive. I actually prefer the Chromebook shortcuts already. I tried out the ChromeOS with Cloudready on an old computer I had and really got to know it well. It's different if you are used to a full Windows or Mac PC but for so many people I think it's a better choice. I needed something I could travel with and use for quick surfing and logging in to my remote system and this does all that and more. It's fast. You might not think that with an i3 but with 8 mb of RAM it's blazing fast. I boot up in under 20 seconds and go from sleep to browsing in under 10. It's responsive too. I have some "dead spots" in my Wifi at home and even in those spots it's plenty quick for me. The sound is decent too. Much better than on the low end model. I just watched a movie and some streaming TV and the speakers were plenty loud and clear. Really happy with the audio, considering that's one of the main knocks against it. At this price (retail, not the sale price) I would like a little more storage but pop in a Micro SD card and you're good to go there. The card does stick out just a little bit and if you are obsessive that might bother you. I barely notice it. One other minor gripe would be the number of USB ports. There is one USB C on the left that you use to charge as well. (Love the USB charger) and then a USB C and USB type A on the right. The SD card reader is also on the right. I wish there was one more type A. I tested the Macbook Air, the HP Envy and the Lenovo Yogo before I decided on this and I don't regret it. At the current BF price, I think it's the best thing out there for the casual user.

I'm a Chromebook aficionado who currently owns a Pixelbook, a Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook, and a few older ones that have reached end of life (Acer C720, 2013 Chromebook Pixel, and an older HP Chromebook 14). I was using the Lenovo as my all-purpose laptop at home (the Pixelbook is primarily for work and travel), but when I decided to let my daughter use the Lenovo, I needed a good replacement. This HP X360 14 has been a great choice! Specs are great -- the core i3 performs admirably, and there aren't many midrange Chromebooks that have 8 GB of RAM (which allows for more tabs to remain open without impacting performance). 64 GB of storage is perfectly fine, unless you are averse to cloud storage and/or want to install tons of Android apps. The screen is very good -- nice colors, excellent viewing angles. It isn't as bright and vivid as the Pixelbook, but not many laptops are. Keyboard is excellent. My initial thought was that it felt a bit cheap, but as I continue to use it, I have found that the tactile feedback is perfect, with low incidence of typos. The illuminated keys are also a great feature -- again, not many midrangers with this. Sound is also very good, with B&O speakers giving loud crisp sound (but don't expect booming bass -- no one should on any laptop, unless perhaps the super-expensive gaming laptops). Battery life is excellent. I haven't measured it formally, but it definitely outlasts the Pixelbook by a wide margin. It should continue to get Chrome OS updates from Google through June 2024, so there's still plenty of life left in it. I got this Chromebook on sale for $399, which was a tremendous deal. The retail price is $599, which is probably too high -- but this unit seems to go on sale frequently, so if you see it for $399 again, definitely consider it!

So long story short I bought a high-end android tablet spent hours installing apps, getting it just the way I wanted and then I returned it because the battery life was not great. Having an older Chromebook I decided to try a newer model and settled on this one when there was a good sale. One thing any new user to a Chromebook should note is that setup is a breeze and it takes only a few minutes for the Chromebook to update and install all the apps from your last Chromebook. This is absolutely my favorite thing about the chrome os. I don't have to spend hours getting it just the way I like. So onto the computer, the HP has a nice display, it's pretty bright but stuggles in rooms with glare from windows, probably would not be very good outside. Also they way they built it the screen has backlight bleeding in dark rooms. It's amazing to me that in 2020 there are still companies that can't figure out how to make a computer screen without backlight bleeding. The battery is ok, not great, not horrible. If you run power-intensive apps it will drain much quicker the I3 is a little battery hog when pushing the computer. You'll notice the fan on this unit, it's kind of annoying but you get used to it. I can't figure out why it's so inconsistent. If you run Cog you'll notice the processor demand in just a web browser without video, jumps all over the place and in turn makes the fan speed up and down very often. You almost never have a time when it's not on. It might be an issue if you like to Netflix in bed but for general use, I've become used to it. The keyboard and build materials are nice. The keys are backlit which come on when you type on them. I'm not sure how you turn that off if you even can but I kind of like it. Installing linux gave me access to gimp and inkscape which are usable on this unit. I had issues installing FTL from steam. It would not work for me. I'd get sound but no video. I think it is a OpenGL issue but could not figure out how to overcome it. I enabled and disabled the hardware acceleration using the flag method. Neither way worked. But overall the computer is really fast, has a decent screen, a nice keyboard, tons of ports which I really like and decent battery life. I got mine on sale and would only buy it that way. I think at normal price it's a little high. I'm giving it 4 stars for the poor backlighting on the screen.

First I want to start by saying I own the original version of the HP X360 2 in 1 from 2018 and that is a really good Chromebook with internal power for most if not all the task you will perform in this Laptop. Now ,we come to 2020 and HP comes with their Newest version of the X360 and I personally think that they have blown it out the park. First the built quality of the 2020 is superb, When compare with the fusion materials from their previous incarnation of the x360 there is simply no comparison. It feels solid this time around the mineral silver color looks seriously premium and the hinge for the 2-1 conversion it just surpasses its previous version by a mile. Thumbs up for HP on this. This time around there is a finger print scanner and it works like a charmed. I still haven;t seen any chromebook under 630.00 (530.00 with student discount) with a biometric scan and this good. The are back with the 14 inch screen and this time around it has a little more screen ratio than the previous version. Once again the excellent keyboard and track pad are back, if not the best , a top 3 of any laptop i have ever use. Now lets talk about the most important improvement on this Chromebook. THE SPEAKERS!!! Wow they went from a single grill speaker under the screen to 2 up firing speakers on both side of the keyboard. Simply put , I was blown away by these!!! To me, they are on the Pixel Go speakers territory if not better, BRAVO HP for listening to your customers. Resuming , I would recommend the 2020 Mineral Silver version of the HP X360 hands down. With the Student discount putting this awesome Chromebook at 530.00 dollars this is a no brainer. GO get it while it last , you wont regret it.

This is our family's first premium Chromebook after buying 5 economy ones for the kiddos and all I can say is Wow. The build feel premium and like a business level laptop. The 360 hinges are sturdy while the touchscreen and pad are responsive. The keyboard shines over the cheaper models. Speakers are strong. There are normal USB ports as well as 2 USB-C ports that you can charge the computer from either side with (which is nifty if you want one side of your computer free). The battery is definitely of the all day variety though I doubt I can squeeze the max advertised. The specs on this make it a beast in the Chromebook world with an i3 and 8 GB of RAM and 64 for storage. An i5 would be overkill as apps have not caught up to the power of Chrome yet. As for Chrome OS, I have used it for years so I understand the limitations and the benefits of it. It should be perfect for 95% of what I do and for that 5% there is a slight work around. Being able to download Google apps is a plus but some still need to be optimized for Chromebooks. The biggest downer is how the laptop feels in tablet mode, granted I could have spent another $300 for the x2. Also, Linux is still in beta mode for Chrome as I prefer Opera over Chrome, but there is no sound yet via the Beta channel. I would suggest getting the Geek Squad warranty for this computer as this model would not be easy for DIY repairs. Also, pick up a 128GB card for added storage and it will do you good.

I got my 1st (Toshiba) Chromebook over 3 years ago, and I've loved it as my only laptop/traveling computer since. So much faster, more convenient and more secure than a Windows laptop that sold for under $300 back in 2015. That unit is still going strong, and my adult daughter has taken it over as a replacement for her now-dead laptop. I am now three weeks into owning the HP X360 14 I got at BestBuy and I love it. I was looking for 8gb of RAM as I frequently have many browser tabs, email app, image editing app, and audio streaming all open at once, running on two monitors. The HP x360 handles multiple Android apps running, Linux apps, and Chrome OS apps / browser extensions. I have yet to max it out. Setup was a breeze, especially because I already had a Chromebook. After entering my WiFi credentials, I logged into my Google account and all of my apps and most settings were restored to the new Chromebook within 3 minutes. All I had to do was to complete logins for apps (like email) that required passwords, and I was in business. After installation of all my apps, and downloading email from three accounts, I have 43 Gb of free internal memory left. And the ability to add up to 256Gb more with an external micro SD card. The HP x360 14 is equipped with two USB-C ports usable for charging, and multiple external devices. Yes - a $20 dongle is required to give me an HDMI port (for extended monitor) and extra USB-A port for external connections, but it works perfectly. No trouble having three Chrome windows each with 30+ tabs open on two monitors while streaming audio, and two videos within three different tabs. This unit wasn't even breathing hard. There is a cooling fan for the CPU, but it rarely comes on, and it's very quiet when it does. Battery life is excellent (over 12 hours of continuous screen-on), the build quality of this unit is excellent, as is the backlit keyboard. The trackpad works beautifully. The only weak points are the quality of the speakers and the default color calibration of the monitor (I haven't worked to calibrate it yet). It doesn't come with a stylus for freehand drawing, but it works fine with 3rd party stylus products. I don't do much drawing so not a big issue for me. BestBuy has had this Chromebook on sale for under $500, and at that price point, it is a (very) fast and capable (and good looking IMHO) device that handles all of the ever-growing capability of Chrome OS. The 14 inch form factor is great for travel - big enough for ease of use, small enough to use in an airplane or a small restaurant table. HP has hit the sweet-spot with the specs of this unit for the price, even in a comparatively crowded field of new Chromebooks.

I mostly use this for reading articles, viewing videos, and general web surfing. I bring it to the pub and other places. It's fairly small and portable, but noticeably bigger than the ASUS 100PA (10.1") it's replacing. It's much quicker though, and supports Linux apps in addition to the Android ones. I like being able to use the Linux version of the Signal app. I got a great deal on this during a temporary Best Buy sale--if it had been full price I likely would have dropped down to the Lenovo Duet. I don't know why so few inexpensive Chromebooks have 8GB memory considering the cost of RAM. I would have liked more storage for the Linux VM side, but at least it has a card slot. So far I'm very happy with the quality, but I guess time will tell with that. I'm disappointed with Delta that they still don't support Chromebooks for on-board entertainment, but I'm able to download stuff ahead of time with the Android apps for Netflix and Amazon so that ameliorates the issue, mostly.

I love my Chromebook. It's fast and reliable for what I need. I love scrolling, watching and searching in net. I never expected that it will last until now. Even my son use for playing Roblox and it's works great.

For not being a Chromebook fan this unit has won me over. I never liked them regardless of the brand because the build always seemed disappointing no matter the performance. This is reminiscent of a HP Spectre in terms of build/design. The specs you can look up, suffice it to say the hardware is all you need for the applications. I was multitasking, writing and watching Netflix while I wrote this and never lagged on me. I loaded it up with a lot of trivial apps that would run in the background as well. Despite what I have read I find no shortage of apps for Chromebook’s in general. I synced my account and loaded Microsoft Office and put it to a test. I like the layout, usb and usbc ports on both sides given the blue tooth capability many units are not including both or many of either. The keyboard is crisp and functional having a standard layout less the numerical pad. The screen is large enough to watch movies and see detail, nice resolution. The speakers are on the top, really not any studio type quality but will due in the absence of quality headphones unless the audio track makes the movie. There is a slot to expand the memory via SD card if needed. If you are storing things on local memory you are missing the boat and intent of units with limited storage. It is as travel friendly as any other 14” laptop/tablet out there. I sat it on top of my new HP Spectre convertible for a comparison. You can use this in traditional lap top mode or the hinges allow tablet mode. Because I can access all my other docs and what not through Google and MS One Drive this is absolutely a solid short-term replacement for my laptop. Not having all the bells and whistles (stylus, resolution etc..) of the more expensive units would still prevent it being a true replacement for me. I am thumbs up and would recommend this unit for what it is.

Bought this Chromebook a month ago to replace my aging Acer laptop, and I couldn't be happier. Was worried about going from an i5 to an i3 processor, but it's much quicker than my Acer ever was. Startup takes seconds, everything reacts quickly to touch, battery literally lasts all day and more, plus, you can expand the memory via SD card. My only two things that can be annoying at times, is that it will sometimes lose wifi signal for a few seconds, but I can live with that. Also, the fans can run a bit loud depending on what surface you have it on. Definitely worth looking into!

i never give 5 stars for any product but this 2 in 1 HP Chromebook blew me away: 1) easy to use/no frills/no BS with windows OS or any other OS for that matter 2) fast boot up time within 15s as soon as you open up the laptop 3) very intuitive controls with the touch pad 4) clear crisp resolution 5) VERY reasonable price <$700 6) charging ports (type C) are on BOTH sides of the laptop! 7) very fast w/ 8gb RAM 8) great for internet/youtube/netflix 9) havent used it much but i think files can be saved on google drive for those who need to save files. i used this mostly for online work education & internet. 10) LONG BATTERY LIFE ~12hrs or longer 11) dont forget, its a 2 in 1, so feel free to use the touch screen! i could praise this product more but go see for yourself!!! wish i got this instead of my windows 10 dell PC!

I've used Chromebooks since 2013, and this is by far the best one I've ever used! With each passing year, Chrome OS gets closer and closer to being equals with the traditional PC market. While my degree is in education, my career is providing 1:1 behavioral support to special needs children (particular autistic children), but the pandemic and the subsequent remote learning that schools have been forced to undertake have forced me to wear many different unofficial hats this year for my client: in addition to being his behavioral health technician, I'm also his remote learning facilitator, teacher/tutor, occupational therapist aide, etc. I can say that this device has really been a significant help for both of us this school year! First and foremost, because his school uses Google Classroom, this device integrates perfectly into the remote learning eco-system. Chrome OS' newer features such as Instant Tethering (while at times a bit wonky/buggy) generally allow me to keep a solid connection to my phone's mobile hotspot. The Core i3 processor and 8 GB RAM allow me to keep an entire day's worth of activities loaded and opened throughout the day. The webcam and B&O speakers allow for quality video interactions with his teachers and therapists (e.g. his Occupational Therapist can very clearly see my client's work quality, and we can clearly hear his Speech Therapist's instructions). The fingerprint scanner is extremely precise and fast, allowing me to confidently leave my laptop unattended yet secure. The battery life on this laptop is fantastic, and I can easily get an entire school day out of it--sometimes two days. This was a major selling point for me, and the Chromebook is living up to it. The one thing I've noticed though is that, on days where we have 1-2 hours of Google Meet video interactions, the battery takes a noticeable hit. Prior to this school year and this device, I never did video conferencing, so maybe this is something that's normal across devices. Therefore, I won't call this a negative but just an FYI. Overall, this is an excellent Chromebook--especially for users who need something more than a recreational laptop but less than a specialized professional-grade device (e.g. graphic designers, etc.) One caveat: I dinged the Value score because I bought this device at one of the pre-Black Friday prices of $499. I'm not entirely convinced that this laptop is an excellent value at the normal $649. I would have liked to see additional features at that price such as a built-in stylus and a larger SSD capacity.

The 8 GB ram sure helps in this respect. Combined with the Chrome OS, the system is very efficient and fast. The computer meets all my expectations. I am also satisfied with the battery life. A fully charged battery easily lasts a whole day of medium use. The size and weight is perfect for travel, while the screen is pretty large and responsive with touches. I particularly like the Chrome OS. Managing files is as easy as Windows. It handles all my connection needs (network, USB, etc) well. The only thing I don't have is the ability to run Windows applications. I have my own program for managing my documents written for Windows. I will have to spend time to port it to Chrome OS. That's the only reason I occasionally run my Windows laptop. Other than that this computer is perfect.

Bought this for college. It works amazingly well: It's FAST, lightweight, very portable, touch screen is very responsive, and is easy to use and set up. I haven't tried playing any Android games on it yet, so I don't know how well they work. My Sony headphones connect easily through blue-tooth when I want to listen to music while studying for class. This was my first Chromebook vs a traditional Window's based laptop/desktop, and I was worried about not being able to use Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) but the Google programs equivalent to them worked seamlessly. I've read this goes on sale pretty often and it might be best to wait for those sales before purchasing it. Even if you do buy it at full price, you won't be disappointed.

I bought this as a gift for my wife. She/we needed something that could instantly startup, have good battery life, and was easy to use. I couldn't be happier. It is the perfect size, sleek design, very user friendly and has more than enough computing power for what we need. The touch screen/tablet mode is really nice to have. My only critic would be that there's no great way to hold it when in tablet mode since the keyboard is face-down in your hands/lap. I'm always afraid of damaging the keyboard. I also wish that there were some rubber "feet" on the edges when propping it up in tablet mode. Otherwise, it's a great computer and I would highly recommend.