ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

limited storage capacity

mediocre processor performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour StGray Silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glossy, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20263)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
SAR Value - 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 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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