Acer C740 vs Google Chromebook Pixel

Acer C740 Google Chromebook Pixel
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Model
Manufacturer Acer Google
Model C740 Chromebook Pixel
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date February, 2015 March, 2015
Approximate Price ~$280 [] []
Display
Screen Size 11.6 " / 29.5 cm 12.8 " / 32.5 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1366x768
  • 2560x1700
Screen Technology
  • LCD
  • IPS
Touchscreen No Yes better
Pen / Stylus No No
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron 3205U
  • Intel Core i5-3427U/i5-5200U
RAM 2/4 GB 8/16 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD
  • Intel HD 5500
Battery Life 9 hrs 12 hrs better
Octane V2 Score 14,231 30,112 better
Storage
Drive Capacity 16 GB 32/64 GB
Drive Technology
  • SSD
  • SSD
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 Yes better
Additional Features
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
Physical Characteristics
Convertible No No
Fanless Yes No
Colors
  • Gray
  • Gray
Weight 1.30 KG / 2.87 LBS lighter 1.50 KG / 3.31 LBS
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