Acer Chromebook Spin 15 vs ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500)

Acer Chromebook Spin 15 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500)
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Model
Manufacturer Acer ASUS
Model Chromebook Spin 15 Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5500)
Intended Market Consumer Consumer
Release Date January, 2019 -
Approximate Price ~$389 [] []
Display
Screen Size 15.6 " / 39.6 cm 15.6 " / 39.6 cm
Screen Resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
Screen Technology
  • IPS
  • IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Pen / Stylus No Yes
Performance
Processors
  • Intel Celeron N4200/N3350/N3450
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4/i5-1135G7/i7-1165G7
RAM 4/8 GB 8/16 GB
GPU
  • Intel HD 505
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Battery Life 14 hrs better 12 hrs
Octane V2 Score 11,000 -
Storage
Drive Capacity 32/64 GB 128/256/512 GB
Drive Technology
  • eMMC
  • NVMe
Connectivity
USB 2 0 ports 0 ports
USB 3 2 ports 1 port
USB Type-C 2 ports 2 ports
WiFi 802.11ac 802.11ax better
Features
Android Applications Yes Yes
Backlit Keyboard Yes Yes
Additional Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Headphone Jack
  • Gorilla Glass
  • Full HDMI Port
  • Headphone Jack
  • Memory Card Slot
Physical Characteristics
Convertible Yes Yes
Fanless Yes -
Colors
  • Gray
  • Immersive White
Weight 2.20 KG / 4.85 LBS 1.89 KG / 4.17 LBS lighter
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