Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360). 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 512 (R851TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust parental controls

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no Windows or MacOS compatibility

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 512 (R851TN) and ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material - Aluminium alloy
Colour Shale black Star black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy, WideView, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 3264 x 2448 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 0.9 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), rear camera with auto focus, 88° view Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
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 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
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 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS Chromebook CX9 CX9400CEA (M00360)
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 MU-MIMO technology, robust construction, MIL-STD-810G tested ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number P29J -
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