Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015). 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 CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

no Windows compatibility

basic display quality

minimal processing power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic
Colour Pure silver Dark grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 1 MB 4 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Input - 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) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CR1 (CR1100CKA-GJ0015)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
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 - Scratch-resistant, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 8.0, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head) -
Carbon Footprint - 156 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 3H 3Y
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