Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and lightweight

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

affordable price

long battery life

compact design

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

restricted app compatibility

moderate performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.2 kg
Colour Shale black Black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 190 cd/m² -
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter
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 Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested Anti-scratch, rugged, spill-resistant, MIL-STD-810G tested, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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