

With a higher resolution FHD+ panel, the Chromebook x2 11 looks much sharper, though both tablets offer sufficient brightness. This is refreshing to see as many high-end Chromebooks leave off biometric security options that improve user experience.As for the displays, it's tough to call a true winner.

The HP Chromebook x2 11 thankfully does feature a fingerprint scanner.

This is somewhat expected at the $429 price point, but still a bit disappointing. One key difference worth noting is the lack of biometric security on the Duet 5. You can buy a USI pen from Lenovo themselves or as a third-party option from Amazon. The USI pen for the Duet 5 is unfortunately an optional accessory. HP actually includes the USI pen with the Chromebook x2 11, which attaches to the tablet magnetically. The HP Chromebook x2 11 and Lenovo Chromebook Duet both support the USI pen standard. There's no doubt these are both premium Chrome tablets, something you would feel comfortable taking to work and using at home for media.Both of these tablets also support pen input. Sliding on the keyboard case, you get a fabric texture for grip when carrying around the Duet 5, as well as a similar experience on the Chromebook x2 11. Even without the keyboard and kickstand attached, it weighs 1.5 pounds.The HP Chromebook x2 11 is also made from an aluminum alloy. Given the large screen size, this won’t be the lightest tablet around. You get the rounded display corners with harder edges that feel good on your hand. The Duet 5 has a similar design language to the Apple iPad Pro, which should be considered a compliment in the tablet space. It’s a Full HD panel, or 1920 x 1080 resolution, and supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The Duet 5 is a bit heavier when both keyboard cases are attached.As mentioned in the specs table above, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is a slim tablet that has a 13.3 inch OLED display offering 400 nits of brightness. Both tablets have similar weights, if you don't include the detachable keyboard when measuring. This is something to take note of, especially since the keyboards can add some bulk on convertibles when used in tablet mode.

First, theĪnd Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 are both true detachable devices. Starting off with design and build, these tablets are similar in a number of ways. HP Chromebook x2 11 vs Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: Design and display Audio by Bang & Olufsen with dual speakers.Estimated based on lower brightness settings.Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform Gen 2.Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform.
