ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514). 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 Spin 514 (CP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

fewer ports

average display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 32.26 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.735 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glare Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250C / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 Spin 514 (CP514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514)
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 - Volume control
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb) 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 1H
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