Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and lightweight

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

mediocre processor speed

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
50 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 32.65 cm x 22.87 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Shale black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 190 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L2 - 2 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Input AC 100-240 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 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS CB1400CNA (EK0078)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested MIL-STD-810H tested
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 5.8 (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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