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Updated October 2026

The best HP Chromebooks of 2026

HP refreshed its whole 14-inch range at CES 2026 with 2K 16:10 screens, Intel's newest low-power chips and Chromebook Plus AI features. This page compares every current model so you can pick the right one in five minutes.

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  • 5 current models
  • 10 yrs of ChromeOS updates
  • 2K displays across the 14-inch range
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 (2026) in Glacier Silver, open in laptop mode

Compare HP Chromebooks side by side

Pick two or three models. The better spec in each row is highlighted, and the summary tells you which one wins on performance, battery, value and flexibility.

The 2026 HP Chromebook lineup

HP announced four new 14-inch Chromebooks in January 2026 and they shipped from February. The 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus carries over from the previous year and is still the only big-screen option. All five run ChromeOS and get automatic updates through 2036.

HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 (2026) convertible in Glacier Silver, front view
Chromebook Plus2-in-1

HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 (2026)

The flagship: a drop-tested convertible with HP's fastest Chromebook chip and a tablet mode.

Processor
Intel Core 3 N355 (8 cores)
Memory
8GB LPDDR5
Storage
128GB or 256GB UFS, or 256GB / 512GB NVMe SSD
Display
14" 2K (1920×1200) IPS touchscreen, 16:10, 360° hinge
Camera
1080p FHD with privacy shutter, dual mics
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
Ports
2× USB-C (Power Delivery), 1× USB-A, headphone jack
Battery
Up to 8 hours (HP rating), fast charge
  • Tablet, tent and laptop modes
  • Rugged, drop-tested chassis
  • SSD options for heavy Android app users
  • Shortest rated battery of the group
  • Costs more than the clamshell Plus 14 for the same chip

Buy it if you want a touchscreen you can fold flat for notes, drawing or watching video, and you plan to keep it for years.

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HP Chromebook Plus 14 (2026) in Glacier Silver, front view
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HP Chromebook Plus 14 (2026)

The same Core 3 N355, 8GB and 2K screen as the x360 in a lighter, cheaper clamshell.

Processor
Intel Core 3 N355 (8 cores)
Memory
8GB LPDDR5
Storage
128GB UFS standard; up to 512GB NVMe
Display
14" 2K (1920×1200) IPS, 16:10, touch on most configurations
Camera
1080p FHD with privacy shutter
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, headphone jack
Battery
Up to 12 hours (HP rating)
  • Best performance per dollar in HP's range
  • Longest rated battery of the 14-inch models
  • Full Gemini and Chromebook Plus feature set
  • No tablet mode
  • Plastic chassis feels less premium than the x360

Buy it if you want one Chromebook for school, work and streaming without overpaying. It is also the model that goes on sale most often.

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HP Chromebook x360 14 (2026) convertible in Glacier Silver, front view
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HP Chromebook x360 14 (2026)

The budget convertible: the new 2K 16:10 touchscreen and 360° hinge with an entry-level Intel chip.

Processor
Intel N150 or N250
Memory
4GB or 8GB LPDDR5
Storage
64GB eMMC or 128GB UFS
Display
14" 2K (1920×1200) IPS touchscreen, 16:10, 360° hinge
Camera
1080p FHD
Ports
2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, headphone jack
Battery
Up to 8 hours (HP rating)
  • Same sharp 2K screen as the Plus models
  • Tablet mode at a budget price
  • 4GB/64GB base model is tight for heavy multitasking
  • Not Chromebook Plus certified, so fewer AI features

Buy it if you want a touchscreen 2-in-1 for a student or as a second machine. Choose the 8GB version when you can.

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HP Chromebook 14 (2026) in Natural Silver, front view
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HP Chromebook 14 (2026)

The successor to the original HP Chromebook 14 this site started with, now with a 2K display and Intel's N-series chips.

Processor
Intel N150 or N250
Memory
4GB or 8GB LPDDR5
Storage
64GB eMMC or 128GB UFS
Display
14" 2K (1920×1200) IPS, 16:10, anti-glare
Camera
1080p FHD
Ports
2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, headphone jack
Battery
Up to 8 hours (HP rating)
  • Lowest price in the 2026 range
  • Taller 16:10 screen is a big upgrade over the old 1366×768 panel
  • Light and quiet, no fan
  • No touchscreen on most configurations
  • N150 is fine for browsing but slows with 15+ tabs

Buy it if you mostly browse, stream and use Google Docs, and you want the cheapest new HP Chromebook that still gets updates until 2036.

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HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch in Mineral Silver, front view
Chromebook Plus15.6"

HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch (15a-nb)

HP's only big-screen Chromebook, with a full-size keyboard, number pad and the largest battery in the range.

Processor
Intel Core i3-N305 (8 cores)
Memory
8GB LPDDR5
Storage
128GB or 256GB UFS
Display
15.6" Full HD (1920×1080) IPS, 250 nits, anti-glare; 144Hz on some SKUs
Camera
1080p FHD with privacy shutter
Ports
2× USB-C, 2× USB-A, HDMI, microSD, headphone jack
Battery
58Wh, up to 10 hours (HP rating)
  • Big screen and number pad for spreadsheets
  • HDMI and microSD built in
  • Frequently discounted
  • Heavier, about 3.7 lb
  • 16:9 panel and 250 nits are a step behind the 2026 14-inch models
  • No touchscreen

Buy it if it will live on a desk and you want the most screen and keyboard for the money.

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Full specification chart

Swipe sideways on a phone. Specs are HP's published figures for the US configurations most commonly sold; retailers also sell variants with different memory and storage.

ModelPlus x360 14Plus 14x360 14Chromebook 14Plus 15.6"
TierChromebook PlusChromebook PlusStandardStandardChromebook Plus
ProcessorCore 3 N355Core 3 N355N150 / N250N150 / N250Core i3-N305
RAM8GB8GB4GB / 8GB4GB / 8GB8GB
Storage128GB–512GB128GB–512GB64GB–128GB64GB–128GB128GB–256GB
Screen14" 1920×120014" 1920×120014" 1920×120014" 1920×120015.6" 1920×1080
Aspect ratio16:1016:1016:1016:1016:9
TouchscreenYesMost SKUsYesRareNo
360° hingeYesNoYesNoNo
Webcam1080p + shutter1080p + shutter1080p1080p1080p + shutter
Wi-Fi6E6E6 / 6E6 / 6E6E
Battery (HP rating)Up to 8 hUp to 12 hUp to 8 hUp to 8 hUp to 10 h
Gemini / AI featuresFullFullBasicBasicFull
Updates until20362036203620362034
Price tier$$$$$$$$$$
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Prices move daily and vary by configuration, so we link you to Amazon rather than printing numbers that go stale. As a rule of thumb the standard Chromebook 14 is the cheapest, the Plus 14 and Plus 15.6 sit in the middle, and the Plus x360 14 is the most expensive.

What "Chromebook Plus" means in 2026

Chromebook Plus is Google's badge for faster Chromebooks. To earn it a laptop needs at least an Intel Core-class or equivalent processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 1080p webcam and a Full HD IPS display. HP's Plus x360 14, Plus 14 and Plus 15.6 all qualify; the standard Chromebook 14 and x360 14 do not.

In practice the badge buys you three things: noticeably smoother multitasking, Google's AI features, and a bundled year of Google AI Pro (Gemini in the Gemini app, Docs and Gmail, plus 2TB of cloud storage) on new Plus purchases.

AI features on Chromebook Plus

  • Gemini in Chrome: summarise, compare and ask questions about open tabs. Rolled out to Chromebook Plus in the US in February 2026.
  • Select to Search: long-press the Launcher key to search anything on screen, like Circle to Search on Android.
  • Quick Insert key: Gemini-powered writing help and image generation from any text box.
  • Help me read / write: on-page summaries and rewriting in Chrome and Docs.
  • Studio-style video calls: background blur, lighting fixes and noise cancellation across Meet, Zoom and Teams.
  • Magic Editor in Google Photos: AI photo clean-up included.

Standard Chromebooks still get Gemini as a web app and the core ChromeOS features. They miss the on-device and Chrome-integrated tools above.

HP Chromebook buying guide

Five decisions cover almost everyone. Work through them in order.

1. Pick the chip

Intel N150 (4 cores) handles browsing, Docs and streaming. Intel N250 is the same design clocked a little higher. Core 3 N355 and Core i3-N305 have 8 cores and are roughly twice as fast in multi-tab and Android app use. If you keep lots of tabs open or edit photos, get an 8-core Plus model.

2. Get 8GB of RAM if you can

ChromeOS runs on 4GB, but tabs reload more often and Android apps stutter. Every Chromebook Plus ships with 8GB. If you are buying a standard Chromebook 14 or x360 14, pay the small premium for the 8GB configuration.

3. UFS beats eMMC

64GB eMMC is the slowest, smallest option and fills up fast with Android apps and offline files. 128GB UFS is quicker and the sensible minimum. The Plus models also offer NVMe SSDs up to 512GB for Linux development or large media libraries.

4. Decide on touch and the 360° hinge

The x360 models fold into a tablet for handwriting, reading and video. They weigh and cost a little more. If you never pick up your laptop, the clamshell Plus 14 or Chromebook 14 gives you the same screen for less.

5. Screen size and ratio

All 2026 14-inch HP Chromebooks use a 1920×1200 16:10 panel, which shows about 11% more of a document than the old 16:9 screens. The 15.6-inch Plus has a larger but shorter 16:9 Full HD panel and a number pad, which suits spreadsheets and desk use.

6. Check the update date

Every Chromebook has an Auto Update Expiration date. The 2026 HP models are supported until 2036 and the 15.6-inch Plus until 2034. Avoid "renewed" listings of older HP Chromebook 14 models from 2019 or earlier: many stop getting updates soon, no matter how cheap they are.

Frequently asked questions

Which HP Chromebook is the best in 2026?

For most people the HP Chromebook Plus 14 (2026) is the sweet spot: an Intel Core 3 N355, 8GB of RAM, a 2K 16:10 display and the full Chromebook Plus AI feature set. Pick the Plus x360 14 if you want a tablet mode, or the Chromebook 14 and x360 14 if you are on a tight budget.

What is the difference between an HP Chromebook and an HP Chromebook Plus?

Chromebook Plus is Google's higher performance tier. Plus models must have at least 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 1080p webcam and a faster processor, and they unlock extra Google AI features such as Gemini in Chrome. HP's 2026 Plus models use the Intel Core 3 N355; the standard models use the Intel N150 or N250.

How long will a 2026 HP Chromebook get updates?

Google guarantees 10 years of automatic ChromeOS updates for Chromebooks released in 2021 or later, so a 2026 HP Chromebook is covered into 2036. Updates install in the background and take a restart.

Is 4GB of RAM enough on a Chromebook in 2026?

4GB works for web browsing, Google Docs and video streaming with a handful of tabs. If you keep many tabs open, run Android apps or want the Gemini AI features, choose an 8GB model such as any Chromebook Plus.

Can an HP Chromebook run Microsoft Office?

Yes. Microsoft 365 runs in the browser (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook on the web) and Google Docs opens and saves Office files directly. The Android versions of the Office apps are no longer supported on ChromeOS, so use the web versions.

Can I run Android apps and Linux?

All current HP Chromebooks run Android apps from the Google Play Store, and the Linux development environment (Crostini) can be turned on in Settings. Linux works far better on the 8GB Plus models.

Do HP Chromebooks work offline?

Yes. Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, YouTube downloads and most Android apps work offline once you enable offline access. Files sync when you reconnect.

What happened to the original HP Chromebook 14?

The 2014–2019 HP Chromebook 14 models with Intel Celeron chips and 1366×768 screens have reached, or are close to, their update expiration dates. The 2026 HP Chromebook 14 replaces them with a 2K 16:10 display, Intel N150/N250 processors and support until 2036.

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