ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) vs. Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) and Acer Chromebook 314 (C934). 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 (A20408) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

simple chrome os

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

fewer ports

not for heavy multitasking

Acer Chromebook 314 (C934) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 314 (C934) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient Chrome OS

good build quality

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

fewer software options

no touchscreen

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) and Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) vs. Acer Chromebook 314 (C934) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.61 cm 32.64 cm x 22.5 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Silver Titanium grey
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
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 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (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 (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Acer Chromebook 314 (C934)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 50Wh battery
Security Titan-C Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H
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 -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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