Asus Chromebook CR11vsAcer Chromebook Spin 314

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Asus
ASUS Chromebook CR11
Chromebook CR11

Quick Stats

The Asus CR1 Chromebook delivers decent to capable performance for general usage and demanding tasks.
The Asus CR1 Chromebook boasts a rugged and durable build with a robust feel overall.
The CR1 Chromebook's display is decent but lacks vibrancy, making it suitable for casual use only.
The Asus Chromebook CR1 boasts an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and 4GB RAM primarily.
Acer
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
Chromebook Spin 314

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 offers impressive performance with ease of handling demanding tasks smoothly overall.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 boasts a sturdy, robust build quality despite being an affordable option.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314's full HD touchscreen display is its standout feature and highlight.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 boasts a full HD touchscreen display with stylus support.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus Chromebook CR11
#835
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
Winner
#834
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Chromebook CR11
#272
Winner
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#430
Display
Asus Chromebook CR11
#810
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#565
Winner
Performance
Asus Chromebook CR11
#831
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#798
Winner
Build
Asus Chromebook CR11
#139
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#126
Winner
Features
Asus Chromebook CR11
#690
Winner
Acer Chromebook Spin 314
#836

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS Chromebook CR11
Acer Acer Chromebook Spin 314
up to 8GB
up to 8GB
up to 64GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Processor N100
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Intel UHD Graphics Xe (24EU)
Intel UHD Graphics G1

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Chromebook CR11

Strengths

The Asus CR1 has a rugged build that's designed to withstand the classroom environment, making it perfect for education-focused use.
The keyboard is spill-resistant and features medium-travel keys that are nice to type on.
The performance with the Intel Celeron N4500 processor is decent for general usage and basic gaming.
The battery life is well-balanced and allows you to easily pass your usual benchmark of a full day's use before needing to charge.
The dual USBC ports allow for easy charging on either side of your desk, and the small puck-style charging brick is convenient.
The build quality, including the grippy rubber top and bottom as well as the bumpers, feels premium and sturdy.

Weaknesses

The TN screen has limited viewing angles and vividness compared to IPS screens.
The screen only goes back 180 degrees, making it non-convertible.
The palm rest area is made of smooth plastic that feels a little cheap.
The speakers are not the loudest for a Chromebook of this size, although they're not the worst either.
There's no privacy shutter on the webcam.
The keyboard keys have a medium travel, which might be too shallow for some users' preferences.

Acer Chromebook Spin 314

Strengths

The display is a strong point for me, it's a full HD touchscreen stylus compatible
It gets nice and bright, I couldn't find an official number from Acer on it but I'd imagine they may claim it's somewhere up to 300 nits
The keyboard feels nice to type on with medium key travel, most models like mine won't be backlit but checking the US spec page it looks like there is a less common option for that
The trackpad is pretty standout, it's large and responds well, although I don't think it's glass, ASA brand it as ocean glass which seems to mean it's made from what Asus is 100% ocean bound plastic
The Chromebook has been decent in performance, you can see games like Fortnite running just fine with the Pentium silver n6000 and General performance has been really good as well
It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 certified Port wise connectivity is decent
You'll get updates to Chrome OS all the way through to June 2031, thanks to the recently extended AE dates from Google

Weaknesses

The build quality is all plastic which may not be ideal for some users but it feels pretty solid in a positive way and weighs in at a fair 1.52 kg
There's no second USBC Port, but I guess they've given you that HDMI port in its place
Sadly the webcam doesn't have a privacy slider control and there's not much to shout about here
You may partly expect the Chromebook feeling a little hot sometimes through the bottom plastic due to the fan design and plastic build
Battery life has been good but you may need to charge it on the second day of light usage
The speakers are decent but it's not clear if the DTs branding has anything to do with that
There are model variations without the full HD screen, they'll just say HD ready and have a resolution of 1366 by 768 display out
Read Full Reviews

Asus Chromebook CR11

The Asus Cr1 is an education-focused Chromebook launched in 2021 with a rugged build designed to withstand the classroom environment. Powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, it features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The basic model boasts an 11.6-inch HD non-touch TN screen, with decent connectivity options. Weighing 2.90 pounds, this Chromebook offers a spill-resistant keyboard and solid performance for general usage. In this review, we'll explore its build quality, display, performance, battery life, and other features to see if it's worth considering.

Acer Chromebook Spin 314

The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is a fully convertible 14-in Chromebook with a full HD IPS touchscreen. Released in 2022, this device combines the spin's convertibility with a larger form factor and updated processor. Priced affordably at £170 (around $220), it offers impressive build quality, decent performance, and a notable battery life. I'll dive into the details of my experience with this Chromebook, including its display, keyboard, trackpad, and performance, to help you decide if it's the right choice for your needs.

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