ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

360-degree hinge versatility

sharp full-HD display

responsive backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

mediocre processor speed

insufficient storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 32.1 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour StGray Spangle silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 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 Flip C434TA (AI0278)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1867 MHz
Rated Speed - 1867 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
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 -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
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 Flip C434TA (AI0278)
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 Flip C434TA (AI0278)
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 Flip C434TA (AI0278)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA (AI0278)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Features - ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.715 W/kg (body), 0.715 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 39K2 -
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