Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)

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In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) and Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.79 cm x 24.05 cm x 2.065 cm 31.26 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.805 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Steel grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Self-Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS Sound DTS Sound, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Play -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (CP714)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 56Wh battery, USI stylus
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyroscope
Security Fingerprint reader Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Volume control, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD 810H, HDCP
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 1W 1WN
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