ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514). 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 Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

responsive touchscreen

solid battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer ports available

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2.07 cm 31.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Dark grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 53 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, tamper-resistant keyboard, chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100FKA) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Scratch-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS BacGuard MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index 6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BP0028 3H
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