ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516). 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.

ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast charging support

affordable price

robust build quality

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

basic audio system

Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

wi-fi 6 support

1080p webcam

good stereo speakers

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

average battery life

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) and Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
60 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) vs. Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm 35.65 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.13 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Star black Titanium grey
DISPLAY ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD PCIe - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 1216
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 3 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Anti-ghosting, moisture-resistant, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (CBG516)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 65Wh battery
Security Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested -
SAR Value - 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 5.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 1H
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