ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Acer Chromebook 511 (C734). 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.

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Acer Chromebook 511 (C734) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 511 (C734) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

long battery life

affordable price point

lightweight design

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer port options

not for heavy gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Acer Chromebook 511 (C734) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 29.6 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.3 kg
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Glare Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
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 C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Mechanically anchored keys, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook 511 (C734)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI cable USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb) 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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