Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA). 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 513 (CP513-1HL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

long battery life

versatile 360-degree hinge

efficient Chrome OS

limited app compatibility

modest processing power

minimal storage capacity

average display quality

ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

strong battery life

fast wifi 6 support

versatile 360-degree hinge

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) and ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 20.935 cm x 1.555 cm 35.82 cm x 26.16 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, plastic
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, 30 ms response rate Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display, 87% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Kryo 468 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 618 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon quad speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN3991 -
Features MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 3G -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Input AC 120/230 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 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD 4.0)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1HL) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601FBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Volume control ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number S4G0 MC0020
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