Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs ASUS X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop

125specifications compared
53differ
72identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:White
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
Processor frequency
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:2.16 GHz
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:1 MB
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840:L2
- X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3

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Comparison of CB3-111-C5GX, X301A-RX004V
177 specifications	A Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C5GX Intel® Celeron® N2840 Model CB3-111-C5GX View product	B ASUS X301A-RX004V Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model X301A-RX004V View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	B960
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	Q0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.58 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	792 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	792 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	59836
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YJ	SR07V
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	3490 mAh	47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	299 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	202 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.86 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.87 cm	3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power adapter widthKnown for one	9.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter depthKnown for one	3.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter heightKnown for one	2.54 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter weightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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