Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA). 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 CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Shale black Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Glossy, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
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 Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
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 Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus Power 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 -
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - E60081
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