Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS CX3402CBA

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and ASUS CX3402CBA. 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 CX3402CBA Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CX3402CBA based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest performance

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and ASUS CX3402CBA
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. ASUS CX3402CBA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 32.64 cm x 21.43 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black White
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass -
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 10 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 3264 x 2448 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front) Yes - 1080p
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 Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
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 CX3402CBA
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
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
HDMI 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) ASUS CX3402CBA
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number P29J EB0019
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