HP Chromebook 14-AK040WM

A 14-inch Chromebook tested with Chrome OS 59.0, an Intel Celeron N2940 1.83GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD graphics, and a 16GB eMMC drive.

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Overall Score

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Ergonomics

/ 5

Portability

/ 5

Display

/ 5

Performance

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Display size (in.)

/ 5

Battery Life - web (hr.)

/ 5

Battery Life - video (hr.)

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Touch screen

/ 5

2-in-1

/ 5

Thin & light

/ 5

Battery life (hr.)

/ 5

Supports Google Play

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Performance: Performance was only fair. Speed was slow but adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play.

Portability: This Chromebook is not the best choice for traveling. At 6.25 hours battery life was long but barely enough for a full day's work. At 3.5lbs. weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry.

Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard and case were well-designed, making it comfortable or convenient to use. The full-sized keyboard was pleasant to type on. The power button was well-labeled and in a convenient location.

Display: The display quality was very good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors.The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation.

About

The HP Chromebook 14-AK040WM is a 14-inch Chromebook with an LCD resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 4GB of memory and a 16GB eMMC drive. It has an Intel Celeron N2940 1.83GHz processor and Intel HD video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It was tested with Chrome OS 59.0.

The HP Chromebook 14-AK040WM has a built-in SD memory card reader for digital photography, and 3 full-size USB ports. It has an HDMI out port for connecting to an HDTV..

The HP Chromebook 14-AK040WM measures 13.6 inches wide by 0.7 inches high by 9.5 inches deep and it weighs 3.5lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Chromebook Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased Chromebooks, adjusting for the status of extended warranty or service contract, within the first three years of ownership. Ranked #? of 7

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their chainsaw brand to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 7

Source: Consumer Reports' 2023, 2024, and 2025 Winter Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Memory-card reader

Yes

Built-in webcam

Yes

Multitouch touchpad

Specs

Processor

Celeron N2940

Memory (GB)

Storage (GB)

Native resolution

Video adapter

Intel HD Graphics

Width (in.)

13.6

Height (in.)

0.7

Depth (in.)

9.5

Thin and light

Yes

Operating system (as tested)

Chrome OS 59.0.3071.91

Warranty length (mos.)

Tech support length (mos.)

Battery capacity (WHr)

37.0044

Auto update expiration date

EPEAT level

Energy Star

LCD resolution

1920 x 1080

Connections

WiFi

Yes

Ethernet

Number of USB ports

USB port

Thunderbolt port

HDMI output

Yes

Gigabit Ethernet

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