Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256). 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 Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

sharp full-hd display

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no fingerprint sensor

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 31.95 cm x 20.53 cm x 1.37 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Shale black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon quad speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip C436FA (E10256)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) 0.681 W/kg (body), 0.681 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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