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HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 1,1GHz |
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| Screen | 11.6" 1366x768 IPS 220 nits 50% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 32GB eMMC |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | ChromeOS |
| Graphics card |
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Full specifications of HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA
| Reference / Part Number | 178C0EA |
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| Also sold as | 178C0EA#ABB |
| Release date | September 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Chromebook |
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| Product color | Gray |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | No |
| Country of origin | China |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 11.6 " (29,5 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 220 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 11.6 " (29,5 cm) |
| RGB color space | NTSC |
| Color gamut | 50 % |
| NTSC coverage (typical) | 50 % |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Celeron® |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | N4120 |
| Processor frequency | 1,1 GHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 2,6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 4 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 |
| Processor socket | BGA 1090 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Gemini Lake Refresh |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 6 W |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 6 |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4+1x2,4x1,2x1+1x2+1x2 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 3733 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| ECC | No |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 32 GB |
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| Storage media | eMMC |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Flash memory | 32 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 600 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 200 MHz |
| On-board graphics card burst frequency | 700 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 700 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Number of execution units | 12 |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3185 |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera signal format | 720p |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| MIMO | Yes |
| MIMO type | Multi User MIMO |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard special features | Protection against removal of keys and liquid ingress |
Software
| Operating system installed | ChromeOS |
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Processor special features
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | No |
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| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 25 x 24 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.2 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| UART | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 197309 |
Brand-specific features
| HP speaker type | HP Dual Speakers |
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| HP segment | Business |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 2 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 45 W |
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Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1,32 kg) |
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| Width | 11.6 " (295 mm) |
| Depth | 8.1 " (205,3 mm) |
| Height | 0.7 " (18,8 mm) |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84713000 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA like?
It carries a 11.6" 1366x768 IPS 220 nits 50% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA have?
It runs on the Intel Celeron N4120 processor with the Intel UHD Graphics 600 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA be upgraded?
It has 1 memory slot, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (8 GB).
Which operating system does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA come with?
It comes with ChromeOS preinstalled.
Which ports does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
How much does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA weigh?
It weighs 1,32 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C0EA released?
Its release date is September 2020, 6 years ago.