Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) vs ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has a touchscreen. The Acer Chromebook 314 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Memory ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has 8 GB of memory against 4 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has twice the storage: 128 GB against 64 GB.
- Touchscreen ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 has a touchscreen.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Chromebook 314 if…
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.5 kg.
- You want a Chromebook that stays supported: Google updates it until June 2031.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Celeron N4500 is built for browsing, email and documents.
Choose the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 8 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 128 GB of storage.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the Acer Chromebook 314 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC | eMMC |
Screen
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the Acer Chromebook 314 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | TN | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
The Acer Chromebook 314 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.5 hours | Up to 11 hours |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 326.5 x 228.6 x 18.8 mm | 326 x 229 x 19 mm |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | — | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Star Black | Transparent Silver |
| Colours available | Star Black | Transparent Silver |
Ports and wireless
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Wi-Fi 6, and the Acer Chromebook 314 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging, display), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Realtek RTL8822CE-CG | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | No | — |
| Keyboard | — | full-size keyboard, 1.4 mm key travel |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | touchpad | multi-gesture touchpad |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | built-in speakers |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | built-in microphone |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | TPM | Google Titan C, MIL-STD-810H |
Software and model
Both run ChromeOS.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H) | ASUS Chromebook Flip CX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2031 | June 2031 |
| Model number | NX.J37EK.002 | CX1400FKA-AS88FT |
| Released | — | 2021 |