Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940 vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160

102specifications compared
39differ
63identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:White
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:Silver
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:1366 x 768 pixels
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:HD
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
Processor model
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:N2940
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
Processor boost frequency
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:2.25 GHz
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
Processor frequency
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:1.83 GHz
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:1.6 GHz
Processor lithography
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940:22 nm
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160:14 nm

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Comparison of CB3-131-C1QU, CB3-431-C5BU
136 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C1QU Intel® Celeron® N2940 Model CB3-131-C1QU View product	B Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5BU Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C5BU View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Chromebook	Chromebook
Product colourDiffers	White	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	N2940	N3160
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.25 GHz	2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Braswell
SteppingDiffers	C0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	4.5 W	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Flash memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	854 MHz	640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	854 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Total number of SATA connectors	2	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	ChromeOS	ChromeOS
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82104	91831
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YV	SR2KP
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3490 mAh	3920 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.68 kg
WidthDiffers	294 mm	341 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	236.6 mm
HeightDiffers	18.6 mm	17 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.86 cm	1.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.86 cm	1.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Education	Education
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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