One of the key derivative models emerging from Qualcomm’s "Bluey" reference board for Googlebooks is Quartz. Development has focused exclusively on configurations featuring the Snapdragon X Elite, and recent leaks—including Geekbench results and official HP website listings—have made it nearly certain that this device will launch as the HP Googlebook 14c.
Development History: From 'Bluey' Derivative to HP's Flagship Googlebook
Development of "Quartz" officially began in September 2025 as a derivative of "Bluey," Google’s reference board for Snapdragon-powered Googlebooks.
Although a second Bluey derivative named "Quenbi" was spotted around the same time, Quenbi was registered strictly as a reference platform, leaving Quartz as the only active candidate being developed into an actual consumer device.
Early code references suggested the Bluey series might use the lower-tier Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100), but subsequent development updates confirmed that Quartz is exclusively powered by the Snapdragon X Elite. Additional code commits also hinted at the inclusion of a haptic touchpad.
While battery-related code at the end of last year hinted at HP as the manufacturer, leaked test builds of Aluminium OS in 2026 officially confirmed that Quartz is indeed an HP Googlebook. Furthermore, a device under the name "HP Googlebook 14" appeared on Geekbench, and HP's official website briefly confirmed the "HP Googlebook 14c" name alongside two model numbers.
Benchmarks and Expected Specifications
Benchmark runs listed on Geekbench from May and June under the device name "HP HP Googlebook 14" show 32 GB of RAM. Although the CPU is identified only as "QTI unknown," its 12-core cluster—comprising 8 performance cores at 4.01 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 3.42 GHz—strongly points to the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100.
The latest benchmark scores record a single-core score of 1,896 and a multi-core score of 9,272. In the context of Chromebook Plus devices, these results comfortably outperform processors like the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U series and Core i7-1265U.
Based on development records to date, here are the key expected specifications for the HP Googlebook 14c:
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Display: 14-inch panel
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100
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RAM: 32 GB
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Ports: 2x USB-C
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7
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Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor
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Trackpad: Haptic touchpad
Additionally, two specific model numbers were spotted on HP’s website: 14c-cf0000ca DY1F6UA and 14c-cf0010ca E0VP5UA. Following HP's standard model naming conventions, the former likely represents the base configuration while the latter corresponds to a higher-end variant—likely differing in memory or storage capacity.
What’s Next: Expected Announcement in Fall 2026
Given current evidence, Quartz is poised to debut officially as the HP Googlebook 14c, with an announcement expected during the initial product release window in Fall 2026.
While full industrial design details and exact hardware specs remain unconfirmed, HP already produces Snapdragon X Elite Windows laptops such as the HP OmniBook X 14 AI PC. It is reasonable to expect that the HP Googlebook 14c will share a similar aesthetic, build philosophy, and hardware baseline.