ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311). 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 C423NA (EC0156) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up times

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

fewer port options

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

basic performance level

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.26 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.61 cm 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Glare, WideView Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm QCA6174A
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C423NA (EC0156) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Google H1 security chip -
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.377 W/kg (body), 0.377 W/kg (limb) 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3H
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