Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 vs HP OmniBook X Flip 14

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the lighter, simpler machine: 2.58 lbs, a 14-inch OLED at 400 nits with full DCI-P3, a fingerprint reader and 17 hours of battery, and owners rate it 4.6 for its display, keyboard and portability. The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is the more flexible and more capable one: a 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes, Windows 11, 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD and a full port set including USB-A and a headphone jack. Pick the Lenovo if ChromeOS and Google apps cover your day; pick the HP if you need Windows software, more storage or a convertible.

• Choose the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 if you live in ChromeOS and Google apps and want the lightest, longest-lasting 14-inch OLED machine with a fingerprint reader.
• Choose the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 if you need Windows apps, a 360-degree hinge, 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, plus USB-A and a headphone jack.