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Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 111identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:HD
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:N3060
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:2.48 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:4 GB
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5CQ Intel® Celeron® N3160:32 GB
    • Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C9WH Intel® Celeron® N3060:16 GB

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Comparison of CB3-431-C5CQ, CB3-431-C9WH
136 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeChromebookChromebook
Product colourSilverSilver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersN3160N3060
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.24 GHz2.48 GHz
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor socketBGA 1170BGA 1170
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Celeron N3000 seriesIntel Celeron N3000 series
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
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics1 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 modelIntel® HD Graphics 400Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of execution units1212
On-board graphics card base frequency320 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers640 MHz600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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 LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectors22
Number of SATA III connectors22
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
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 IDDiffers9183191832
Processor codeDiffersSR2KPSR2KN
Processor package size25 x 27 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacity3920 mAh3920 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight1.68 kg1.68 kg
Width341 mm341 mm
Depth236.6 mm236.6 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm16.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEducationEducation
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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