Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA). 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 Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
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 1.95 kg
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
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 Glossy, WideView, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming - Yes
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 Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
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 Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
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 Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Anti-ghosting, chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0a
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip (CX5501FEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Wacom EMR pen, pen loop 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
Compliant Standards - Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C2GR NA0296
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