ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514). 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 Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

affordable price

long battery life

compact design

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

restricted app compatibility

moderate performance

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 19.9 cm x 2.01 cm 31.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C204MA (GJ0370) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 Anti-scratch, rugged, spill-resistant, MIL-STD-810G tested, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, iDA, ErP 2013 -
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3H
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