Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

long battery life

lightweight design

good build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution display

fewer software options

modest processor performance

ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

not suitable for gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) and ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.97 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminium (bottom), magnesium-aluminium (keyboard cover), magnesium-aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour Cha black Star black (LCD cover), star black (top), star black (bottom) | Star black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Wide-View (IPS), 30 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
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 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G WEEE
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C6YY KC0200
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