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Spec
HP Compaq 15
HP ChromeBook 14 G4
Summary
LB Score
11
14
★
Value
2
2
★
Price
$120
$89
★
Use class
Budget Surf
Budget Surf
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
14
Resolution
1366x768
1366x768
Panel type
tn
tn
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
45
45
Processor & graphics
CPU score
2
2
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
0
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
—
4 GB
RAM type
DDR3
DDR3
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
47.0 Wh
★
37.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
3.4 h
★
3.2 h
Chassis
Weight
2.23 kg
1.71 kg
★
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release year
—
—
Verdict
Best overall: HP ChromeBook 14 G4 · wins 14 of 17 parameter rows
Why HP ChromeBook 14 G4 over HP Compaq 15
- Light office: 9 vs 2 (+7.4)
- Development: 9 vs 2 (+7)
- Mobility: 42 vs 19 (+23)
Is the $31 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP Compaq 15 costs ≈ $0.4/mo more to own than HP ChromeBook 14 G4 — extra depreciation $0.3/mo plus $0.1/mo the $31 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).