Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) vs. Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) and Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

long battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer port options

Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) and Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) vs. Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.97 cm 40.12 cm x 26.71 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Charcoal black Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - IPS
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
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
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, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number C4VR 1H
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