Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045). 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 CL3200FVA (HW0045) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good basic performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 26.92 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black Silver, silver (bottom), mineral grey (top)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 12"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1366 x 912
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
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 -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
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 CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
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
USB 2.0
USB-C 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CL3200FVA (HW0045)
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, robust construction, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number P29J -
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