ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

chrome os integration

affordable price point

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer ports available

not suitable for gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.41 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Pure silver Black (LCD cover), aluminium blue (top), aluminium blue (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, WideView
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
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 -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
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 Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
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 Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
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 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) ASUS Chromebook Pro Flip 14 (CB5400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, power adapter, USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI 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 - 5.6 (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 AI0033
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