Clearly, the comparison numbers between the Chromebook Duet and the HP Chromebook X2 11 show the latter has more performance power. Some numbers might suggest it, but don’t think it’s twice as fast in most use cases.

Make no mistake, however: This is still a lesser performer than most other recent entry-level devices that cost much less. I’d say you’re buying the HP Chromebook X2 11 for the portability factor over productivity usage.

That doesn’t mean you can’t use the device for being productive. I’ve done it for a full week. And aside from comparative slowness from other devices that cost less, it’s fine. But the strength of this tablet is really when you want to watch something or do some light work in bursts in various places.

What else is on the inside of the HP Chromebook X2 11?

I’ve covered the display and processor attributes, so here’s a rundown on the rest of the hardware in terms of specifications:

You’re not getting the fastest USB Type-C speeds, memory, connectivity, or storage here. But that’s fine for a small, portable Chrome OS tablet. For many buyers, this is more of a secondary device than a primary one. Keep in mind that there’s no headphone jack, so you’ll need a pair that supports Bluetooth or USB Type-C. The Bang and Olufsen dual speakers don’t sound any different than on most entry-level Chromebooks either.

The webcams are like many other aspects: acceptable and functional but not great. And the stylus falls into the same category although that could be due to a lack of optimized writing or drawing apps. I see some annoying pen latency, depending on the application. Still, using the stylus is handy.

And kudos to HP for their battery claims. No, I never saw the “up to 11 hours” of run time. But I did hit 10 hours once and averaged between 8 and 9 hours of usage on most days. The included 45W USB Type-Charger is fairly quick as well, so in just about an hour you can fully recharge your tablet.