Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA). 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 Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

lightweight design

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low resolution screen

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer ports

lower performance hardware

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.995 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminium alloy
Colour Pure silver Immersive white
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 240 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
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 Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DC-In combo)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) ASUS Chromebook Flip CB5 (CB5500FEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Wacom EMR pen, pen loop Stylus, 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 - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number C2GR E60124
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