Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

compact and portable

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

average performance

fewer port options

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) 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

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) and ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
78 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) vs. ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 2.35 cm 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.2 kg
Colour Shale black Grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
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 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R721T) ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0427)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 - Anti-scratch, MIL-STD-810G tested, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 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
Limited warranty - 3 years
Model Number 482Z -
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