Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360). 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 CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

lightweight, portable design

efficient Chrome OS integration

fast SSD storage

bright, clear display

limited application compatibility

no high-end GPU

higher price bracket

restricted storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium alloy
Colour Pure silver Star black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Glossy, WideView, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
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 CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
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 CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.0b
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery Sleeve, 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 - ErgoLift, 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
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 3H -
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