ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

solid build quality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

fewer software options

basic performance level

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 32.65 cm x 22.87 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Pure silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
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, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400CNA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless, MIMO technology MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index - 5.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C1T8 BV0061
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