The verdict
The Chromebook 15a is the HP value pick. Numeric keypad plus i3 plus 1080p at $299 is a solid spec sheet for budget productivity. Trade-off is the 4GB RAM ceiling — Chromebook Plus tier (CX34 / Flex 5i) is the better long-term buy.
Strengths
- +15.6" 1080p display + numeric keypad
- +Intel Core i3 12th gen at this price tier
- +B&O-tuned speakers improve audio over the ASUS CX15's stock speakers
- +Wi-Fi 6E for newer routers
Watch-outs
- −Not Chromebook Plus tier — 4GB RAM and entry-level i3
- −Plastic chassis feels lighter than the Lenovo Flex 5i
- −Battery (8 hours) trails the Acer Spin 315
How it compares
Cheaper than ASUS Plus CX34. Better speakers than ASUS CX15. Not Plus tier. Wi-Fi 6E unique here.
Who this is for
At a glance: spreadsheet users who want a numeric keypad and HP's brand support network.
Why you’d buy the HP Chromebook 15a-na
- 15.6" 1080p display + numeric keypad.
- Intel Core i3 12th gen at this price tier.
- B&O-tuned speakers improve audio over the ASUS CX15's stock speakers.
Why you’d skip it
- Not Chromebook Plus tier — 4GB RAM and entry-level i3.
- Plastic chassis feels lighter than the Lenovo Flex 5i.
- Battery (8 hours) trails the Acer Spin 315.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.