Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

robust parental controls

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

wi-fi 6 support

1080p webcam

good stereo speakers

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

average battery life

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
60 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 35.65 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.13 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Titanium grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD PCIe - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound, Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Anti-ghosting, moisture-resistant, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 65Wh battery
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 MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16 -
SAR Value - 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 37BG 1H
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