ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 vs Dell Chromebook 11 3100
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is the better laptop on paper: it gets updates for longer, has more memory and has a touchscreen. The Dell Chromebook 11 3100 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Updates ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 gets Chromebook updates until June 2031, about 2 years longer than the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 (June 2029).
- Memory ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has 8 GB of memory against 4 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Touchscreen ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has a touchscreen.
- Ports ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
Only the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 if…
- You'll keep it for years: Google updates it until June 2031.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 8 GB of memory gives it more room than 4 GB.
- 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).
Choose the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 if…
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.29 kg.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Celeron N4020 is built for browsing, email and documents.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 14 hours.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 leads on software and updates, performance and the screen; 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 CR1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Celeron N5100 | Celeron N4020 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Storage interface | onboard eMMC | eMMC 5.1 |
| Storage slots | 0 | 0 |
Screen
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen and has a brighter screen, and the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.6" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | TN |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 187 nits |
| Colour range | 50% NTSC | — |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Pen standard | USI 1.0 | — |
Battery and size
The Dell Chromebook 11 3100 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 12 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 294.6 x 204.9 x 20.65 mm | 303.9 x 207.9 x 20.75 mm |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | — |
| Colour | Dark Grey | Black |
| Colours available | — | Dark Grey |
Ports and wireless
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has an SD card reader, and the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD | 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x wedge lock slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 1 |
| Card reader | microSD | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p user-facing + 8 MP world-facing | 720p |
| Backlit keyboard | — | No |
| Keyboard | Chiclet; 1.5 mm key travel; spill-resistant; ASUS Antibacterial Guard | full-size 75-key UK QWERTY keyboard |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | — | 99.4 x 54.4 mm, five-finger multi-touch |
| Speakers | built-in stereo 2 W speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak |
| Microphones | built-in array microphone | single digital microphone |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | No |
| Security | Google Titan C, Kensington lock | TPM 2.0, wedge lock slot |
Software and model
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on software and updates.
It gets updates for longer, and the Dell Chromebook 11 3100 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 11 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2031 | June 2029 |
| Model number | CR1100FKA-YZ182T | — |
| Released | — | 2019 |