Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA). 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 Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree hinge versatility

lightweight, portable design

responsive touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

shorter battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Shale black Blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat Glare, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 178° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1160G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 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 Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
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 - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 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)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
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 Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
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 1
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CB5400FMA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
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 AI0385
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