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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

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

premium build quality

vibrant display colors

efficient performance

lightweight design

strong security features

higher price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no HDMI port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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 1.29 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP, Panel Self Refresh (PSR) 2, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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 L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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 Enterprise
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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 Kill Switch
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Dual stream (2x2), Chromecast support, MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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
Battery Weight - 220 g
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V, 5 A
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name - Chrome keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, pick-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
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, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade) - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Enterprise
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter HP 45W nPFC USB-C AC 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 HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology, Google Titan C
Compliant Standards - UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
TCO Certified 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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number P29J -
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