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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-end graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) and ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) vs. ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 -
Colour Steel grey | Grey Pearl white
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 L3 - 10 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade) Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)
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 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, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 55MQ N90016
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