Acer C740 vs ASUS Chromebook C300

Acer C740 ASUS Chromebook C300
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Model
Manufacturer Acer ASUS
Model C740 Chromebook C300
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date February, 2015 June, 2016 newer
Approximate Price ~$280 [] ~$310 []
Display
Screen Size 11.6 " / 29.5 cm 13.3 " / 33.8 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1366x768
  • 1366x768
Screen Technology
  • LCD
  • LCD
Touchscreen No No
Pen / Stylus No -
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron 3205U
  • Intel Atom Z3775
  • Intel Celeron N2830/N3060
RAM 2/4 GB 2/4 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD
  • Intel HD 400
Battery Life 9 hrs 10 hrs better
Octane V2 Score 14,231 better 8,262
Storage
Drive Capacity 16 GB 16/32 GB
Drive Technology
  • SSD
  • SSD
Connectivity
USB 2 1 port 1 port
USB 3 1 port 1 port
USB Type-C 0 ports 0 ports
WiFi 802.11ac 802.11ac
Features
Android Applications Yes Yes
Backlit Keyboard No No
Additional Features
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
Physical Characteristics
Convertible No No
Fanless Yes Yes
Colors
  • Gray
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
Weight 1.30 KG / 2.87 LBS 1.40 KG / 3.09 LBS
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