ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast boot-up speed

clear full-HD display

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 32.17 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour StGray Silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, A-Tick
SAR Value - 0.644 W/kg (body), 0.644 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 39K2 -
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