Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook. 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

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum design

vibrant display quality

efficient performance

long battery life

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

modest storage capacity

no biometric login

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 29.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Shale black Natural silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass BrightView, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Burst Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
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 - HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 0.9 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), rear camera with auto focus, 88° view Privacy camera
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 -
Compliant Standards - UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Model Number P29J -
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