ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) vs Acer Chromebook Spin 314
The ASUS Chromebook 14 is the better laptop on paper: it gets updates for longer and is newer. Pick the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 only if it matters to you that it has a touchscreen and has an SD card reader.
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Key differences
- Updates ASUS Chromebook 14 wins
The ASUS Chromebook 14 gets Chromebook updates until June 2035, about 4 years longer than the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (June 2031).
- Touchscreen Acer Chromebook Spin 314 wins
Only the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 has a touchscreen.
- Age ASUS Chromebook 14 wins
The ASUS Chromebook 14 is the newer model (2025 against 2021).
- Ports Acer Chromebook Spin 314 wins
Only the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebook 14 if…
- You'll keep it for years: Google updates it until June 2035.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2025.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.39 kg.
Choose the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 if…
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (48 Wh).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook 14 leads on software and updates; 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
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are built for browsing, email and documents, and both have 4 GB of memory.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Celeron N50 | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage slots | — | 0 |
Screen
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the ASUS Chromebook 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 250 nits | — |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The ASUS Chromebook 14 is a little lighter and is slimmer, while the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 has a bigger battery.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 10 hours |
| Battery capacity | 42 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | — |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 324.5 x 214.4 x 17.0-19.9 mm | 326.4 x 227.5 x 19.8 mm |
| Materials | 30% post-consumer recycled plastic in cover or inner frame | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 180-degree lay-flat | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Fabric Blue | Pure Silver |
| Colours available | Quiet Blue, Pure Grey, Fabric Blue | Pure Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the ASUS Chromebook 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging, display), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI (version not published), 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | No | No |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant chiclet keyboard, 1.35 mm key travel | — |
| Number pad | — | No |
| Touchpad | touchpad | — |
| Speakers | built-in speakers | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | dual-array |
| Pen | No | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Google Titan C, Kensington Nano Security Slot | Discrete H1 TPM, Kensington lock |
Software and model
The ASUS Chromebook 14 is ahead on software and updates.
It gets updates for longer and is newer, and the Acer Chromebook Spin 314 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook 14 (CX1405) | Acer Chromebook Spin 314 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2035 | June 2031 |
| Model number | CX1405CTA | NX.AZ3EK.001 |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |