ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) 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

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

not suitable for gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 21.539 cm x 1.96 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminium (bottom), magnesium-aluminium (keyboard cover), magnesium-aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour Champagne Star black (LCD cover), star black (top), star black (bottom) | Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide-View (IPS), 30 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 WEEE
SAR Value 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KC0200
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