Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

long battery life

affordable price

limited app compatibility

no touchscreen option

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

fewer software options

basic performance level

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.635 cm x 24.86 cm x 1.79 cm 31.95 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Steel grey | Grey Pearl white | Zinc
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, WideView
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 10 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
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 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.1 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 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade) Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB3 (CB3401FBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, USI 1.0 garaged stylus
Security Fingerprint reader Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55MQ LZ0099
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