HP Chromebook 14 G6

Updated on June 22, 2026

The HP Chromebook 14 G6 is a rugged education and enterprise laptop that HP launched in January 2020 for classrooms and corporate fleets. The chassis meets MIL-STD-810G durability standards, the keyboard is rated to survive a 12-ounce spill, and the shell is drop-tested from 28 inches. Inside is an Intel Celeron N4020 processor with 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and Chrome OS updates are guaranteed until June 2029. That combination suits web browsing, Google Workspace documents, and school apps.

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HP Chromebook 14 G6 Comparison Chart

	HP Chromebook 14 G6	HP Chromebook 14 G6
Price	List Price: $289.99 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...	List Price: $89.95 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Model number	1A715UT#ABA	1A717UT#ABA
Performance Rating	2.6	3.7
Chromebook Plus	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4020	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4020
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	32 GB eMMC	32 GB eMMC
Screen Size	14"	14"
Screen Resolution	1366x768	1366x768
Screen Type	TN anti-glare	TN anti-glare
Touch Screen	No	No
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.85 x 8.93 x 0.72 inches (326.39 x 226.82 x 18.29 mm)	12.85 x 8.93 x 0.72 inches (326.39 x 226.82 x 18.29 mm)
Weight	3.38 lbs (1.54 kg)	3.38 lbs (1.54 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No	No
Webcam	720p HD	720p HD
WiFi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (2x2)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (2x2)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No
HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 1 USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Input)	2 USB 3, 1 USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Input)
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	2 cell, 47 WHr, Lithium-ion	2 cell, 47 WHr, Lithium-ion
Battery Life	13.5 hours	13.5 hours
Fanless	Yes	Yes
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2029	June, 2029

A reinforced chassis around entry-level Celeron hardware

The lid carries a textured dot pattern and the palm rest a brushed-metal finish, which hides fingerprints and gives the shell some grip. At 3.38 pounds and 0.72 inches thick, it is heavier than a thin-and-light, though still easy to carry between classrooms. There is no 2-in-1 hinge, and that keeps both the price and the number of moving failure points down for an IT department managing thousands of identical machines.

The Intel Celeron N4020 runs at 1.1GHz base and turbos to 2.8GHz. The dual-core chip covers Google Docs, standard web browsing, and educational web apps. Past roughly 10 Chrome tabs, or with processor-heavy Android apps, it slows down. The fanless design keeps the machine silent, which matters in a library or a quiet classroom, and the low-power N4020 produces little heat during browsing and document work, so there is nothing to throttle.

The left side holds one USB-C port for charging, data, and DisplayPort output, an HDMI port for presentations, and the microSD slot. Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports and a combination headphone and microphone jack sit on the right. Ethernet is missing, which will bother administrators who prefer wired links, though a USB Ethernet adapter works through either Type-A port. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0 handle wireless, and the 720p webcam sits in the top bezel for video calls.

The 14-inch display runs at 1366x768 on a TN panel with an anti-glare coating. For Google Docs, educational web apps, and basic research, the low pixel density costs less than it would in photo or media work, and the anti-glare treatment cuts reflections under fluorescent lighting or next to a window. Viewing angles are narrow, with color shifting and contrast dropping as soon as anyone looks at the screen from the side.

HP rates the battery at up to 13.5 hours. The 47 WHr 2-cell lithium-ion pack has to feed only the low-draw Celeron and a fanless chassis with no cooling overhead, which is what stretches the rating that far. For a student moving between classes without a free outlet, or a worker sitting through a day of meetings, that is enough charge to leave the adapter in the bag.

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Y.Y ELECTRONICS: a close look at the port layout and shell

Y.Y ELECTRONICS walks around the exact model with no spoken commentary. The clip moves over the chassis and ports: the HDMI output, the two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, the USB-C port, and the microSD reader, along with the grey textured lid and brushed-style palm rest that mark out the enterprise build. With no narration and no benchmarking, it supplies no performance findings.

The BETT 2020 launch aimed at school repair budgets

When HP announced the Chromebook 14 G6 at BETT 2020, it led with education-first design. The spill-resistant keyboard survives a full 12-ounce drink spill, one of the most common causes of laptop damage in schools, and the reinforced corners and chassis are drop-tested from 28-inch heights. HP positioned the model as the practical choice for IT departments seeking to minimize repair costs and maximize device lifespan. The launch price of $289 set it against similar enterprise Chromebooks from Dell and Lenovo, and processor options spanning N4000 to N4120 let schools balance performance against budget.

Best suited to fleet buyers who can live with a TN panel

Durability is what this machine sells. The MIL-STD-810G chassis, the spill-resistant keyboard, and the fanless build are aimed at years of daily handling with few repair tickets, and the price of that is a slow processor and a low-resolution TN screen. Color-accurate work, video editing, and demanding games sit outside what it can do.

A school or business buying at scale needs to decide whether the workload fits 4GB or needs the 8GB variant, and whether June 2029 leaves enough software runway for the planned deployment length. The 8GB build has carried a list price under $100, which puts it within reach for budget-conscious buyers as well as fleet purchasers. To see how it lines up against the rest of the catalog, the Chromebook Comparison Chart filters and sorts by specs, price, and AUE date.

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