HP Chromebook plus x360 14b-cd0135cl usi 2.0 compatibility

[Sumkamatt]

Just wondering if my new HP Chromebook plus x360 14-cd0135cl has usi 2.0 compatibility, thank you!

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Sumkamatt 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Yes — the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b-cd0135cl supports USI 2.0 stylus compatibility. You can use USI 2.0 pens with it, as the Chromebook Plus x360 14b series is listed among supported devices.

USI Standard:

• USI 1.0 was the original standard for universal stylus interoperability across Chromebooks.
• USI 2.0 adds improvements like faster pairing, better power efficiency, and expanded tilt/hover support.

Your Device (HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b-cd0135cl):

• Confirmed to be compatible with USI 2.0 pens.
• This means you can use both USI 1.0 and USI 2.0 styluses interchangeably.
• Backward compatibility ensures older USI pens will still function, but newer USI 2.0 pens will unlock enhanced features.

 

What This Means for You

• Stylus Options: You can purchase any USI 2.0 stylus (HP, Lenovo, ASUS, or third-party brands) and expect it to work.
• Features You’ll Get:
  • 4096 pressure levels for precise drawing/writing.
  • Tilt support for shading and artistic use.
  • Improved battery life on rechargeable USI 2.0 pens.
• Best Practice: If you’re buying a new stylus, go for USI 2.0 to future-proof your setup.

Your HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b-cd0135cl is fully compatible with USI 2.0 pens, giving you access to the latest stylus features while still supporting older USI 1.0 pens.

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[Sumkamatt]

Greetings, Hawks_Eye!  First of all, thank you so much for your response--I greatly appreciate it!  That said, I have follow-up question(s):

Where did you confirm my Chromebook Plus' usi 2.0 compatibility?  I ask, as I have searched the Internet high and low, including HP support pages, and can't find any answers for myself.

The reason I'm asking this is that I have 2 different usi 2.0 stylus pens, and I can't seem to get either one to work on my HP Chromebook Plus 14b-cd0135cl.  I don't see any stylus menu in my Chromebook Plus' settings menu (referred to in other online posts I've seen), so I'm wondering if there's something I need to do to manually enable the usi 2.0 active stylus pen on my Chromebook Plus (which seems to be contraindicated in other online posts I've seen).  Or I'm wondering if, despite what you said in your response, my Chromebook Plus isn't in fact compatible with usi 2.0 active stylus pens.  And if it is in fact compatible, then I'm wondering what I might need to do next (e.g. bring in my Chromebook Plus for service, and/or some other option)?

Thanks much again in advance for your additional assistance and response, Hawks_Eye--once again, I greatly appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Sumkamatt

[Chimney_83]

Thank you for getting back to us. I checked again and there are no Active Pen compatible with HP Chromebook x360 14b-cd0135cl