ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average performance

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 32.26 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Silver (top), black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glare, WideView
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
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 C423NA (EC0161)
RAM 2 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel HD Graphics 500
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 Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
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 -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
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 C423NA (EC0161)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0161)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Google H1 security chip
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick
SAR Value - 0.377 W/kg (body), 0.377 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - pick-up and return - 1 year
Model Number C9WH -
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