HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311). 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.

HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable educational tool

decent battery life

optimized for Google apps

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

lower performance tier

no Windows compatibility

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

basic performance level

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) and Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) vs. Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.6 cm x 20.8 cm x 2.11 cm 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Pure silver
DISPLAY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 69% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm QCA6174A
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.36 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years), HP Classroom Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Chromebook x360 (11 G2 Education Edition) Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, H1 Secure Microcontroller USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
SAR Value - 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Technical support - software application support - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3H
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