ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA). 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 C523NA (A20440) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) 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

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

efficient Chrome OS integration

robust build quality

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) and Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Silver Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glossy Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, antimicrobial coating
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 2560 x 1920 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Autofocus, HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Input 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 (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Water drainage keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x 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 (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included - Google Play
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20440) Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - ASTM
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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