ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

fast boot times

affordable price

limited app compatibility

mediocre display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 32.5 cm x 21.98 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Pure silver AI blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, WideView, 80% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, World Facing Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
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 Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
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 Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX3 (CX3400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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 ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C1T8 E10009
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