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 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 715 (CB715-1WT) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.635 cm x 24.86 cm x 1.79 cm 32.09 cm x 20.65 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, metal
Colour Steel grey | Grey AI blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) 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, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1110G4 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
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 CX5 (CX5400FMA)
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 CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
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 CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
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 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5400FMA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade) Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) 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
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 55MQ AI0057
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