Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024). 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

ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 35.82 cm x 26.16 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.15 kg
Colour Shale black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
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)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Input AC 120/230 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 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CB5601FBA (MC0024)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 37BG -
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