With Chromebooks now one of the faster-growing segments of the PC category, manufacturers are looking to entice users with more upmarket models, and HP’s new Chromebook x2 packs in an impressive spec sheet at a reasonable price.
Running on a 7th Generation Intel Core-Y series processor, the Chromebooks comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, plus access to the Google Play store.
Showcasing a premium look with a ceramic white anodised aluminium finish and Oxford Blue surface on the keyboard, star of the show is the detachable Quad HD (2400×1600) 12.3-inch IPS screen protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 4 touch display.
The laptop’s magnetic hinge means it can be pulled out to make a tablet, much like the old Android Asus Transformer laptops from a few years back.
Inside the Chromebook x2 can be found an Intel Core M3-7Y30 processor (two cores with hyperthreading) backed by Intel HD Graphics 615, with the base configuration offering 4 GB LPDDR3-1600 RAM, with support for a healthy 8 GB in total.
Internal storage comes with 32 GB eMMC memory, expandable to 256 GB through a microSD card slot and there’s two integrated stereo HP speakers custom tuned by B&O Play for playback.
Connectivity options include 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a multi-format digital card reader, two USB 3.0 Type-C ports, and a headphone/microphone combo jack for audio.
There’s two cameras on board: a 5-megapixel front camera, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and battery life is rated at 10.5 hours.
| HP Chromebook x2 | |||
| Type | Detachable Chromebook | ||
| Processors | Intel Core M3-7Y30 (2C/4T, 2.6 GHz Max. Turbo) | ||
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB LPDDR3-1600 SDRAM | ||
| Network Connectivity | 802.11ac Dual Band 2×2, Bluetooth 4.2 | ||
| Internal Storage | 32 GB eMMC (expandable to 256 GB via Micro SD expansion) | ||
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 615 | ||
| Expansion Slots | Micro SD Card reader | ||
| Display | 12.3″ 2K (2400×1600) IPS WLED-backlit touchscreen panel | ||
| Ports and Connectors | 2 x USB 3.0 Type-C 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
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| Input Device | Full-size island-style backlit keyboard w/number pad | ||
| Camera | HP Wide Vision 5MP front facing HP 13MP rear facing |
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| Power | 48Wh 4-Cell Lithium-Ion battery 45W Slim AC Adapter |
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
11.50″ x 8.32″ x 0.33″ | ||
| Weight | 1.62 lbs (tablet), 3.07 lbs (tablet + base) | ||
| Price (Starting) | $599 | ||
The HP Chromebook x2 launches in the US on June 10th starting off at $599. There’s no news of a UK release yet
