Acer C740 vs ASUS Chromebook C523NA

Acer C740 ASUS Chromebook C523NA
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Model
Manufacturer Acer ASUS
Model C740 Chromebook C523NA
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date February, 2015 October, 2018 newer
Approximate Price ~$280 [] cheaper ~$315 []
Display
Screen Size 11.6 " / 29.5 cm 15.6 " / 39.6 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1366x768
  • 1366x768
  • 1920x1080
Screen Technology
  • LCD
  • LCD
Touchscreen No Yes better
Pen / Stylus No No
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron 3205U
  • Intel Celeron N3350/N4200
RAM 2/4 GB 4/8 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD
  • Intel HD 500
Battery Life 9 hrs 10 hrs better
Octane V2 Score 14,231 better 11,500
Storage
Drive Capacity 16 GB 32/64 GB
Drive Technology
  • SSD
  • eMMC
Connectivity
USB 2 1 port 0 ports
USB 3 1 port 2 ports
USB Type-C 0 ports 2 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
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
Physical Characteristics
Convertible No No
Fanless Yes Yes
Colors
  • Gray
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Weight 1.30 KG / 2.87 LBS lighter 1.69 KG / 3.73 LBS
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