ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

fast boot times

affordable price

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
50 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 31.96 cm x 23.53 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Zinc
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology 8 Threads
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
RAM 2 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 AMD Radeon 610M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CM3401FFA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number C9WH LZ0028
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