Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080). 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) Review

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

flexible 360-degree hinge

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

basic performance level

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and portable

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

modest performance

fewer application options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Pure silver Grey IMR (top), textured grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Input - AC 120/230 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) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0080)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013
SAR Value 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head) 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 3H -
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