Acer C740 vs Samsung Chromebook Pro

Acer C740 Samsung Chromebook Pro
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Model
Manufacturer Acer Samsung
Model C740 Chromebook Pro
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date February, 2015 April, 2018 newer
Approximate Price ~$280 [] cheaper ~$450 []
Display
Screen Size 11.6 " / 29.5 cm 12.3 " / 31.2 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1366x768
  • 2400x1600
Screen Technology
  • LCD
  • IPS
Touchscreen No Yes better
Pen / Stylus No Yes
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron 3205U
  • Intel Core m3-6Y30
RAM 2/4 GB 4 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD
 -
Battery Life 9 hrs 9 hrs
Octane V2 Score 14,231 20,489 better
Storage
Drive Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Drive Technology
  • SSD
  • eMMC
Connectivity
USB 2 1 port 0 ports
USB 3 1 port 0 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 Yes
Fanless Yes Yes
Colors
  • Gray
  • Black
  • Gray
Weight 1.30 KG / 2.87 LBS 1.08 KG / 2.38 LBS lighter
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