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HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4120 1,1GHz |
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| Screen | 11.6" 1366x768 220 nits 45% 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 178C1EA
| Reference / Part Number | 178C1EA |
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| Release date | December 2020, 5 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Chromebook |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Cloud computing |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | No |
| Country of origin | China |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 29,5 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 220 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 29,5 cm |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 45 % |
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 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 4 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 | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
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 |
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 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-installed software | Google One 100 GB |
Processor special features
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
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| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Brand-specific features
| HP speaker type | HP Dual Speakers |
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| HP front camera | HP Webcam |
| 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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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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Certificates
| Low halogen | Yes |
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| Certification | TCO 8.0 |
Sustainability
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 1,32 kg |
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| Width | 295 mm |
| Depth | 205,3 mm |
| Height | 18,8 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA 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 178C1EA like?
It carries a 11.6" 1366x768 220 nits 45% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA 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 178C1EA be upgraded?
It has 1 memory slot, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (4 GB).
Which operating system does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA come with?
It comes with ChromeOS preinstalled.
Which ports does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA 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 178C1EA have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA weigh?
It weighs 1,32 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE 178C1EA released?
Its release date is December 2020, 5 years ago.