ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight, portable design

responsive touchscreen display

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-end graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour StGray Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250C / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
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 CL5 (CL5500FDA)
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 CL5 (CL5500FDA)
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 CL5 (CL5500FDA)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) ASUS Chromebook Flip CL5 (CL5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus holder, USB-C power adapter, USI stylus
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 39K2 E60168
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