ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Samsung Chromebook 4+

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Samsung Chromebook 4+. 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

Samsung Chromebook 4+ Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Chromebook 4+ based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

long battery life

robust build quality

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer port options

moderate performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Samsung Chromebook 4+
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Samsung Chromebook 4+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 35.97 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Platinum titan
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point 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 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 2 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 30 Watt
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Slots - 1 x microSD
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 (charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, iHeart Radio
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Samsung Chromebook 4+
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI cable Power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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