Acer C720 vs ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500)

Acer C720 ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500)
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Model
Manufacturer Acer ASUS
Model C720 Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500)
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date November, 2013 -
Approximate Price ~$249 [] []
Display
Screen Size 11.6 " / 29.5 cm 15.6 " / 39.6 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1366x768
  • 1920x1080
Screen Technology
  • LCD
  • IPS
Touchscreen No Yes better
Pen / Stylus No Yes
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron 2955U
  • Intel Core i3-4005U
  • AMD Ryzen 3-3250U/5-3500U
RAM 2/4 GB 4/8/16 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD
  • AMD Radeon Graphics
Battery Life 8.5 hrs 10 hrs better
Octane V2 Score 16,000 -
Storage
Drive Capacity 16/32 GB 64/128/256/512 GB
Drive Technology
  • SSD
  • eMMC
  • NVMe
Connectivity
USB 2 1 port 0 ports
USB 3 1 port 1 port
USB Type-C 0 ports 2 ports
WiFi 802.11ac 802.11ax better
Features
Android Applications No Yes better
Backlit Keyboard No Yes better
Additional Features
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Headphone Jack
  • Memory Card Slot
Physical Characteristics
Convertible No Yes
Fanless No -
Colors
  • Gray
  • Mineral Gray
Weight 1.30 KG / 2.87 LBS lighter 1.89 KG / 4.17 LBS
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