Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. HP Pro c640 Chromebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and HP Pro c640 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 (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

HP Pro c640 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pro c640 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

long battery life

efficient Chrome OS

fast boot times

good security features

limited app compatibility

no Windows or macOS

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and HP Pro c640 Chromebook
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
60 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. HP Pro c640 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 32.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Shale black Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 190 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 6405U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view HP Privacy HD
Video Resolutions - 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 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, 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 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Input AC 100-240 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
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
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
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included - Google Play, Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) HP Pro c640 Chromebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested -
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °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
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