Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

full hd display

efficient multitasking

extended battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average speaker quality

heavier design

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.79 cm x 24.05 cm x 2.065 cm 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, metal
Colour Steel grey AI blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Play -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 515 (CB515) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USI stylus
Security Fingerprint reader Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 1W AI0057
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