ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514). 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.

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-end graphics

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.95 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.09 cm 31.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Pearl white Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
CPU Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 10 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 53 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, stylus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy Star 8.0 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N90016 3H
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