ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

lightweight design

efficient battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic performance

no high-resolution display

fewer connectivity options.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) and ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) vs. ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.28 kg
Colour Pure silver Dark grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
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 Dual stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
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 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1HT) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless, MIMO technology Scratch-resistant, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - CTR 21, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C7HM GJ0016
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