Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and lightweight

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.41 kg
Colour Pure silver Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 190 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USI stylus
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless, MIMO technology Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested
SAR Value - 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number C1T8 -
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