ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

responsive touch display

affordable price

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-end graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 31.96 cm x 23.53 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Pure silver Zinc
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon 610M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
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, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Micro-HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip (CL3401FFA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless, MIMO technology ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number C1T8 LZ0096
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