Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

durable build quality

efficient Chrome OS

responsive touch display

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-resolution screen

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C (DC-In combo)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R852T)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Gyro sensor
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) MU-MIMO technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number C9WH C0E1
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