Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge versatility

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

robust build quality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

less powerful processor

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 (R722T) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
86 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.11 cm 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Shale black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) 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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) 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 (R722T) 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 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features LED indicator, privacy shutter, 88° view -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) 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 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) 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 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
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 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 40Wh 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 MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H RoHS
SAR Value 0.187 W/kg (head), 0.187 W/kg (body), 0.187 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number - BR0007
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