HP Elite c1030 Chromebook vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516). 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.

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum design

vibrant display quality

efficient performance

long battery life

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

modest storage capacity

no biometric login

Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

wi-fi 6 support

1080p webcam

good stereo speakers

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

average battery life

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite c1030 Chromebook and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
60 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.61 cm 35.65 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.13 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Natural silver Titanium grey
DISPLAY HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features BrightView, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD PCIe - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS Sound, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad Anti-ghosting, moisture-resistant, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 65Wh battery
Security Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader -
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)
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP -
SAR Value - 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 1H
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