HP Chromebook 14 vs ASUS Chromebook CM14
HP Chromebook 14 (#1, best overall) vs ASUS Chromebook CM14 (#5): in our Light Use Laptops scoring the HP Chromebook 14 totals 9.3/10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8/10, the HP Chromebook 14 leading on Value and Ease of Use. At $249 versus $279, the HP Chromebook 14 costs $30 less.
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Side by side
| HP Chromebook 14 | ASUS Chromebook CM14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $279 |
| OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | MediaTek Kompanio 520 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB - 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC | 64GB eMMC |
| Display | 14" HD 1366x768 | 14" FHD 1920x1080 |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours | Up to 10 hours |
How they differ in real use
Built from our light use laptops scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the HP Chromebook 14 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 made our Top 5 Light Use Laptops, at #1 (best overall) and #5. The HP Chromebook 14 stays on top for light use because it is simple, affordable, secure, and good enough for email, browsing, streaming, and basic documents. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a sturdy basic Chromebook with a usable keyboard and display, but it is less compelling unless its exact configuration is discounted.
We score light use laptops on Value (35%), Ease of Use (25%), Battery Life (20%), Reliability (15%) and Display (5%). On that basis the HP Chromebook 14 totals 9.3 out of 10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8. The widest gap is Value, where the HP Chromebook 14 scores 10 against 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14 — price for what you get. Ease of Use also separates them: 9 for the HP Chromebook 14 versus 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: CPU — Intel Celeron N4020 on the HP Chromebook 14 versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; RAM — 4GB on the HP Chromebook 14 versus 4GB - 8GB on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Display — 14" HD 1366x768 on the HP Chromebook 14 versus 14" FHD 1920x1080 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Weight — 3.3 lbs on the HP Chromebook 14 versus 3.1 lbs on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Battery — Up to 13 hours on the HP Chromebook 14 versus Up to 10 hours on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. They match on Operating System and Storage.
Pricing as of July 5, 2026: $249 for the HP Chromebook 14 and $279 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14, a $30 difference in the HP Chromebook 14's favor. Owners praise the HP Chromebook 14 for very affordable and fast boot times; the most common complaint is limited to web apps. Owners praise the ASUS Chromebook CM14 for good build quality and decent performance; the most common complaint is not the cheapest.
HP Chromebook 14
- Very affordable
- Fast boot times
- Automatic updates
- Secure
- Limited to web apps
- Small storage
- Chrome OS learning curve
ASUS Chromebook CM14
- Good build quality
- Decent performance
- Nice keyboard
- Good display
- Not the cheapest
- Chrome OS limits
- Average battery
Which should you buy?
The HP Chromebook 14 is the better fit for web browsing and email — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Ease of Use. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is the better fit for everyday use and students. Since the HP Chromebook 14 is both the higher scorer and $30 cheaper, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 only makes sense for everyday use. The HP Chromebook 14 is a poor fit for windows apps needed; the ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a poor fit for heavy tasks.
Choose the HP Chromebook 14 if
- Web browsing
- Seniors
Skip it if
- Windows apps needed
- Heavy tasks
Choose the ASUS Chromebook CM14 if
- Everyday use
- Students
- Basic productivity
Skip it if
- Heavy tasks
- Windows users
Common questions
Is the HP Chromebook 14 better than the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
In our Light Use Laptops ranking the HP Chromebook 14 scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Value. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the ASUS Chromebook CM14 cost than the HP Chromebook 14?
$30 more as of July 5, 2026: $279 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14 against $249 for the HP Chromebook 14. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the HP Chromebook 14 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
The headline spec difference is CPU: Intel Celeron N4020 on the HP Chromebook 14 versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (10 vs 8 in our scoring): price for what you get.