Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283). 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.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

compact and portable

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

average performance

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge flexibility

touchscreen functionality

affordable price point

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
78 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 2.35 cm 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black Dark grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook Flip C214MA (BW0283)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 0.973 W/kg (body), 0.973 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Model Number 482Z -
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