ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

efficient battery life

simple chrome os

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 28.6 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.725 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Red | Grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
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 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing: up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, WEEE, A-Tick
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number C9WH GJ0040
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