Product comparison · 2 tablets

Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner vs Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek

32specifications compared
17differ
15identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek has 64 GB more internal storage capacity than the Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner (128 GB vs 64 GB). The Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner has 3 MP more rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek (8 MP vs 5 MP). The Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek has 51 mm more width than the Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner (267.2 mm vs 216.2 mm). Only the Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek has AC adapter included. Display diagonal: 21.8 cm (8.6") on the Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner, 27.9 cm (11") on the Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek.

Display diagonal
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:21.8 cm (8.6")
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:27.9 cm (11")
Display resolution
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:1280 x 800 pixels
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:WXGA
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:WUXGA
Processor manufacturer
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:Allwinner Technology
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:MediaTek
Processor family
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:Allwinner
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:Mediatek
Processor model
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:A537
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:MT8186
Internal memory type
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:LPDDR4-SDRAM
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Internal storage capacity
- Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner:64 GB
- Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek:128 GB

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Comparison of A8-21M-A3ES, CW311-3HN-K94Q
54 specifications	A Acer Iconia A8-21M-A3ES Allwinner Model A8-21M-A3ES View product	B Acer Chromebook CW311-3HN-K94Q Mediatek Model CW311-3HN-K94Q View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	21.8 cm (8.6")	27.9 cm (11")
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Display technology marketing nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CineCrystal
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
HD typeDiffers	WXGA	WUXGA
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Allwinner Technology	MediaTek
Processor familyDiffers	Allwinner	Mediatek
Processor modelDiffers	A537	MT8186
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Storage media	eMMC	eMMC
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera1 differ
Rear camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	8 MP	5 MP
Rear camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 x 1952 pixels
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	No	No
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Form factor	Slate	Slate
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Device typeDiffers	Mobile tablet	Tablet PC
Colour nameKnown for one	Vapor Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
PlatformDiffers	Android	ChromeOS
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.65 Wh
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.85 V
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	216.2 mm	267.2 mm
DepthDiffers	130 mm	173.8 mm
HeightDiffers	7.9 mm	9 mm
WeightDiffers	410 g	610 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus pen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active

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