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Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs ASUS X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 104identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:White
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display surface
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Matt
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Gloss
  • Internal memory type
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:4 GB
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:16 GB
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C5YZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Flash
    • X553MA-SX837H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:HDD

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Comparison of CB3-111-C5YZ, X553MA-SX837H
161 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceDiffersMattGloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelN2840N2840
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor boost frequency2.58 GHz2.58 GHz
Processor frequency2.16 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketBGA 1170BGA 1170
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameBay TrailBay Trail
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7.5 W7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4.5 W4.5 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes44
PCI Express configurations1x41x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency311 MHz311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency792 MHz792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)792 MHz792 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicFocus
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectors22
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 365 Home
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK ID8210382103
Processor codeSR1YJSR1YJ
Processor package size25 x 27 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3490 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers18.6 mm27.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source

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