Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200

133specifications compared
32differ
101identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:N4200
Processor boost frequency
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:2.24 GHz
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:2.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:1.6 GHz
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:1.1 GHz
Processor socket
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:BGA 1170
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:BGA 1296
Processor codename
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:Braswell
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:Apollo Lake
Tjunction
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160:90 °C
- Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200:105 °C

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Comparison of CB3-431-C5NV, CB515-1HT-P9HU
148 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C5NV Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C5NV View product	B Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT-P9HU Intel® Pentium® N4200 Model CB515-1HT-P9HU View product
Designidentical
Product type	Chromebook	Chromebook
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N3160	N4200
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.24 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.1 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1296
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Apollo Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4 W	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2, 1x2+2x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	64 GB	64 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Flash memory	64 GB	64 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics4 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 400	Intel® HD Graphics 505
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Number of execution unitsDiffers	12	18
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	640 MHz	750 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5A84
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Nordic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	ChromeOS	ChromeOS
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Boot	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91831	95592
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	24 x 31 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UART	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2KP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	1.68 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	19 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.7 cm	1.9 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.7 cm	1.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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