ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT). 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 Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

stylish orange accents

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

mediocre speaker quality

limited storage capacity

no high-resolution options

average processing power.

Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient battery life

lightweight and portable

affordable pricing

4G LTE connectivity

limited storage capacity

basic display resolution

modest performance

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) and Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) vs. Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 29.6 cm x 20.67 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom) Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glossy, Wide-View (IPS) Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Kryo 468
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 618
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm WCN3991
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) 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 Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Slots - Nano-SIM card
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500FDA) Acer Chromebook 511 (C741LT)
Included Accessories Power adapter SIM card ejection tool, USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
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)
Features - Robust construction
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810F, ASTM F963-16, IEC/UL 60950-1, MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number E60081 -
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