Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs ASUS Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 88identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:Gold
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:N3710
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:2.56 GHz
  • Internal memory type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C10S Intel® Celeron® N3160:LPDDR3-SDRAM
    • Vivobook X540SA-0061CN3710 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3710:DDR3L-SDRAM

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Comparison of CB3-431-C10S, X540SA-0061CN3710
148 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersGoldSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersN3160N3710
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.24 GHz2.56 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketBGA 1170BGA 1170
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameBraswellBraswell
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4 W4 W
Tjunction90 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes44
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® HD Graphics 405
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of execution unitsDiffers1216
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers320 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers640 MHz700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXNoNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors22
Number of SATA III connectors22
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootYesYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version0.000.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology version0.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version0.000.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® OS GuardNoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9183191830
Processor codeDiffersSR2KPSSSR2KL
Processor package size25 x 27 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers3920 mAh33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 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 source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.55 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers341 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers236.6 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source

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