ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

responsive touchscreen

chrome os integration

affordable price

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

fewer ports

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
50 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 35.82 cm x 26.16 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour StGray Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glossy, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 87% screen-to-body ratio, 25 ms response rate (typical), 30 ms response rate (max)
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
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 Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5601FBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 39K2 MC0024
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