ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and portable

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

modest performance

fewer application options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Grey IMR (top), textured grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
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 Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
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 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
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 C204MA (GJ0080)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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) MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number C9WH -
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