Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA). 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 (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 Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
86 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.11 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Shale black Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 4 MB
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features LED indicator, privacy shutter, 88° view -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
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 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R722T) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 40Wh battery 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) -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H -
SAR Value 0.187 W/kg (head), 0.187 W/kg (body), 0.187 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - E60081
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