Product details for the upcoming "HP Googlebook 14c," currently under development by HP, have been registered in the Energy Star certification database. This officially confirms the inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 and 32GB of RAM, specs that were previously rumored based on Geekbench leaks and development reports.
"HP Googlebook 14c-cf" Spotted on Energy Star
A device named "HP Googlebook" with the model number "14c-cf" has appeared in the Energy Star Certified Product Database. This matches the "14c-cf0000" and "14c-cf0010" model numbers previously spotted on HP's official website.
The Energy Star listing explicitly details the following specifications:
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CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 (12 cores)
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RAM: 32GB
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OS: Android OS
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Touchscreen support
Regarding the processor, Geekbench benchmarks had previously shown a core configuration of 8 cores at 4.01 GHz and 4 cores at 3.42 GHz, which strongly pointed to the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100. The Energy Star certification now solidifies these assumptions, and the confirmed 32GB RAM also aligns with previous Geekbench leaks, making this premium hardware configuration almost certain.
However, as multiple model numbers have been confirmed previously, this may not be the only configuration, and other variants could also be available.
Potential Launch in Japan and Other Markets
The certification lists five target markets for distribution: the United States, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, and Switzerland. This sparks anticipation for the HP Googlebook 14c's release in Japan.
However, since Energy Star is purely an energy efficiency standard, the listed regions do not guarantee a release in all of those markets. Nevertheless, HP has already published Japanese help pages for the device, and given HP's consistent history of releasing Chromebooks in Japan, a local launch remains highly probable.
Development History So Far
The HP Googlebook 14c has been developed under the codename "Quartz," a project derived from "Bluey"—the Snapdragon X-powered reference board for Googlebooks.
Between May and June, a device named "HP Googlebook 14 inch" surfaced on Geekbench, hinting at the Snapdragon X Elite processor. By July, two model numbers—"14c-cf0000ca" and "14c-cf0010ca"—appeared on HP's official warranty purchase page, confirming the official product name as "HP Googlebook 14c."
In August, a device with the model number "TPN-H111" was registered in the Bluetooth SIG database under the name "HP 14 inch Aluminium Premium Book." Furthermore, images leaked on official channels suggest that the physical design is highly reminiscent of the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook.
With official support pages, Bluetooth SIG registry, and now Energy Star certifications all aligning, it is virtually certain that the HP Googlebook 14c is being positioned as one of the flagship devices in the first wave of the Googlebook lineup slated for release in Fall 2026.