Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830 vs Acer Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C

54specifications compared
26differ
28identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:Black
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Black, Silver
Form factor
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:Clamshell
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:1366 x 768 pixels
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:No
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Yes
HD type
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:HD
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Full HD
Processor manufacturer
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:Intel
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:MediaTek
Processor family
- Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830:Intel® Celeron®
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:MediaTek

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Comparison of CB3-531-C0K9, CB5-312T-K227
127 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-531-C0K9 Intel® Celeron® N2830 Model CB3-531-C0K9 View product	B Acer Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C Model CB5-312T-K227 View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Chromebook	Chromebook
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	MediaTek
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	MediaTek
Processor modelDiffers	N2830	M8173C
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.41 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1170	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	32-bit, 64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Bay Trail	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	PowerVR GX6250
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	313 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	750 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	750 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	81071	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1W4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	25 x 27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3270 mAh	54 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.49 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	326 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	24.2 mm	15.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment tagging	Education	Education
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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