ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price point

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer software options

basic performance level

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 31.95 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Pure silver Zinc
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
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 Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 10 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), 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 CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
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 CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USI stylus
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 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 271 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C1T8 LZ0126
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