HP Chromebook x360 14 (N150)

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The HP Chromebook x360 14 is the cheaper, non-Plus convertible in HP’s 2026 Chromebook refresh, and the case for it is simple: a 1920x1200 touchscreen, a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter, and ChromeOS updates through June 2035, on a 3-pound machine that flips into a tablet. The catch is the entry configuration, which ships with 4GB of soldered memory; the 8GB build is the one to buy. Both US builds run an Intel N150, and HP rates the 41Wh battery at up to 12.5 hours of mixed use.

This is the cheaper half of a four-model family. HP paired it with a Chromebook Plus x360 14 that runs an Intel Core 3 N355 and starts at 128GB of storage, plus clamshell versions of both. NotebookCheck reported the refresh from HP’s CES announcement in January 2026, listing Intel N250 and N150 processor options, 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR5, storage from 64GB eMMC up to a 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD, and Glacier Silver, Meteor Silver, Sky Blue and Powder Pink color options. The N150 builds are the ones at US retail so far.

Pros and Cons

ProsCons
ChromeOS updates through June 2035Base configuration ships with 4GB of memory
1920x1200 16:10 IPS touchscreen at 300 nitsOne USB-C port handles charging, data, and video
3.04 pounds with a 360-degree hingeNo microSD slot, and storage is soldered
1080p webcam with a physical privacy shutter and a mic mute keyNo backlit keyboard
HP rates the 41Wh battery at 12.5 hours, with 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes62.5% sRGB coverage is narrow for photo or video work
HP says the design is tested to exceed MIL-STD standardsHP lists no stylus support

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HP Chromebook x360 14 (N150)

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List Price: $379.00

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Model number---14b-ce0003dx
Performance Rating2.03.4
Chromebook PlusNoNo
ProcessorQuad-core 3.60 Ghz
Intel Processor N150
Quad-core 3.60 Ghz
Intel Processor N150
RAM4 GB8 GB
Internal Storage128 GB UFS64 GB eMMC
Screen Size14"14"
Screen Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Screen TypeIPS, 300 nits, 62.5% sRGBIPS, 300 nits, 62.5% sRGB
Touch ScreenYesYes
Stylus / PenNo Stylus SupportNo Stylus Support
Dimensions
width x length x thickness
12.32 x 8.66 x 0.64 inches
(312.93 x 219.96 x 16.26 mm)
12.32 x 8.66 x 0.64 inches
(312.93 x 219.96 x 16.26 mm)
Weight3.04 lbs (1.38 kg)3.04 lbs (1.38 kg)
Backlit KeyboardNoNo
Webcam1080p with privacy shutter1080p with privacy shutter
WiFiWi-Fi 6 (2x2)Wi-Fi 6 (2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNoNo
Cellular ModemNoNo
HDMINo HDMINo HDMI
USB Ports1 USB 3, 1 USB-C
1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.1, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps
1 USB 3, 1 USB-C
1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.1, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps
Thunderbolt PortsNoNo
Card ReaderNo Card ReaderNo Card Reader
Battery3 cell, 41Wh, Li-ion polymer3 cell, 41Wh, Li-ion polymer
Battery Life12.5 hours12.5 hours
FanlessNoNo
Auto Update
Expiration Date
June, 2035June, 2035

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One USB-C Port and No Card Slot

There is one USB-C port at 10Gbps carrying USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge, one USB-A at 5Gbps, and a headphone/microphone combo jack. There is no HDMI, no second USB-C and no microSD reader, so charging and an external display at the same time means a USB-C hub. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 in a 2x2 configuration with Bluetooth 5.4 on this SKU, though the 2026 range as HP announced it spans Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E depending on configuration. Security hardware is a physical camera privacy shutter, a mic mute key with an LED, and an H1 secure microcontroller. The keyboard is a full-size iron gray unit with an HP Imagepad below it, and it is not backlit on this model.

The Intel N150 is a four-core, four-thread Twin Lake part with a 3.6 GHz maximum clock, 6MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD graphics, and it scores roughly 5,478 on PassMark’s CPU Mark. That covers a full tab bar, Google Docs, video calls and streaming. Heavy Android games and large local media projects will outrun it. The bigger constraint on the cheaper build is memory: 4GB of LPDDR5 is soldered, so a machine that feels tight after a year of tab creep cannot be upgraded. The 8GB configuration is the one with room to spare.

The 8GB SKU sold at Best Buy uses 64GB of eMMC, while the 4GB SKU sold at Walmart uses 128GB of UFS, which is the faster storage type of the two. Neither is removable. The panel is the same across both: 1920x1200 in a 16:10 shape at an 89% screen-to-body ratio, multitouch, with DC dimming for flicker-free backlight control. 300 nits is workable indoors and near a window. The 62.5% sRGB coverage makes it a screen for reading and writing rather than for color work.

Reviewer Insights

No independent hands-on review of the N150 build has been published yet. MergeDroid covered the announcement in a CES 2026 Chromebook roundup in January 2026, working from HP’s specifications rather than a unit. Describing this exact model, he said: “There’s also going to be a regular Chromebook, so a nonplus version of the convertible X360, the HP Chromebook X36014. These will be powered by the Intel N150 or Intel N250 processors and come with either 4 gig or 8 gig of low power DDR5 RAM. Their storage starts at 64 gig of eMMC, has a couple of universal flash storage options, but does go up to a 256 gig NVME M.2 SSD at the top end.”

He read the webcam and the panel as improvements over the 2024 range. “Much of the rest of the design is similar to the plus version. That does include still getting a full HD webcam on this one. So hopefully that will become more of a baseline in 2026,” he said, and on the displays across the generation: “It’s good to see on this generation there will be no TN display options like we saw in 2024’s range rather now two IPS options again one touch one non-touch both full HD this year.” He also set expectations against the previous HP convertibles, noting he had shown “some of their less than impressive build quality that didn’t blow me away” on the channel. He closed by saying he hoped “to be hands-on with some of these new Chromebook and Chromebook plus later on in the year.”

Where to Buy It, and Which One

Best Buy carries the 8GB/64GB Sky Blue build, model 14b-ce0003dx, under SKU 6667807. The 4GB/128GB UFS build in the same Sky Blue is listed at Walmart, sold and shipped by Walmart.com. On Amazon, the listings that match this model are run by a third-party reseller rather than by HP or by Amazon itself, and both of those listings add a “Plus” to the product title that a 4GB non-Plus machine does not carry. Buy from Best Buy or Walmart, or check the seller name in the buy box before ordering from a marketplace listing.

Between the two, the 8GB build is the more durable purchase even though the 4GB build has more storage. Memory is the part you cannot add later, and the update runway reaches June 2035. If the 128GB of UFS storage matters more to you than headroom, the 4GB build is the cheaper entry point and its storage is the faster type; a Google Drive plan covers the gap in the other direction.

Who It Suits

This one fits a student or a household second machine: a 3-pound convertible with a touchscreen, a 1080p webcam with a privacy shutter, and ChromeOS updates through June 2035. The 360-degree hinge makes it usable as a tablet for reading and handwriting with a finger, though HP does not list stylus support for this model. Anyone who wants a backlit keyboard, more than one USB-C port, or a color-accurate screen should spend more.

Within HP’s own line, the HP Chromebook x360 14b (2024) is the previous generation, with an Intel N100 or Core i3-N305 behind a 1366x768 panel and updates to June 2033. The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c is the older premium convertible, with a 12th Gen Core i3-1215U, an aluminum chassis and a 5MP webcam, expiring June 2032. Further back, the HP Chromebook x360 14a and the original HP Chromebook x360 14 are both end-of-support candidates now. For side-by-side specs across ChromeOS hardware, the Chromebook comparison chart sorts current models together.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the HP Chromebook x360 14 (N150) stop getting ChromeOS updates?

Google’s Auto Update Expiration list gives the 14b-ce0xxx board a June 2035 date, published there under the name Chromebook Plus x360 14 inch 14b-ce0xxx. After that date the Chromebook keeps working but stops receiving new ChromeOS versions and security patches. Bought in 2026, that is close to nine years of updates.

How fast is the Intel N150 in this Chromebook?

It scores roughly 5,478 on PassMark’s CPU Mark, which is typical for a four-core Twin Lake chip and enough for browsing with a full tab bar, Google Docs, video calls and streaming. It struggles with demanding Android games and large local media projects.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

No. The LPDDR5 memory is soldered, and the eMMC or UFS storage is not removable. There is also no microSD slot, so extra capacity has to come from Google Drive or an external USB drive. Choose the 8GB configuration if you expect to keep many tabs and Android apps open.

What ports does it have?

Three: a USB-C, a USB-A and a headphone/microphone combo jack. There is no HDMI, no second USB-C and no memory card reader, so a USB-C hub is useful if you want to charge and run an external display at the same time.

Is this a Chromebook Plus?

No. HP sells this as a standard Chromebook. The Chromebook Plus version of the same 2026 convertible runs an Intel Core 3 N355 with 8GB of memory and starts at 128GB of storage, and it is a separate model. Some marketplace listings for the N150 build add “Plus” to the title anyway, which is worth checking against the specification before you buy.

How long does the battery last?

HP rates the 3-cell 41Wh battery at up to 12 hours and 30 minutes of mixed use, and says HP Fast Charge takes it from 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes on the bundled 45W USB-C GaN adapter. HP’s CES materials for the wider 2026 range quoted up to 8 hours, so expect something between the two figures; no independent battery test of this model has been published yet.

Does it run Android and Linux apps?

Yes. ChromeOS on this machine supports the Google Play Store for Android apps and the Linux development environment for Debian packages. Both fit within the N150’s capability for light use; on the 4GB build, running Android apps alongside a busy tab bar is what fills the memory first.