Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer software options

basic performance level

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.2 cm x 20.9 cm x 2.13 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Shale black Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes
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 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 8 ms response rate Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 311 (C733) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number C87G E60081
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