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 CX1 (CX1500CKA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

solid build quality

limited app compatibility

modest performance

low storage capacity

no high-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Pure silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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 CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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 Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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 CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 3H BR0007
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