Design
The HP Chromebook 11 G4 appears modern and minimalist, with its two-toned color palette and rounded edges. The computer's lid is a sleek matte black, with HP's silver logo standing out in stark contrast and a Chrome logo in the top-left corner. The bottom of the case has a textured finish, which makes it grippy enough to carry in one hand while it's closed.

The lid opens to reveal black Chiclet-style keys on a silver base. The same black, matte plastic from the lid appears in a thick bezel around the screen. The computer as a whole feels sturdy; you could throw this in your bag or give it to your kid and not worry too much.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The Chromebook 11 G4's keyboard provides a fairly good typing experience. The keys are spaced out well -- going almost to the edge of the chassis -- and the matte plastic keys are comfortable to type on. The keys have only 1.3 millimeters of travel, which is a bit shallow for our taste (1.5 mm and up is better). However, they require 56 grams of force to press, which makes them feel fairly clicky.