ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 vs Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is the better laptop on paper: it gets updates for longer, has more memory and has a bigger battery. The Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 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 3100 2-in-1 (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.
- Battery life ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 wins
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 has the bigger battery: 47 Wh against 42 Wh.
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're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (47 Wh).
Choose the Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 if…
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its Intel Celeron N4020 is built for browsing, email and documents.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.41 kg.
- You want something compact: it has a 11.6-inch screen.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 leads on software and updates and 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 CR1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.6" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits |
| Colour range | 50% NTSC | — |
| Finish | Glossy | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | USI 1.0 | — |
Battery and size
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, and the Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 12 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 47 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Charger | 45 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 294.6 x 204.9 x 20.65 mm | 303.9 x 207.9 x 21.5 mm |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Dark Grey | — |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 2x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD, 1x wedge lock slot |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 1 |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Jefferson Peak 2 CNVi |
| 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 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | Google Titan C, Kensington lock | 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 3100 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Chromebook Flip CR1 | Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | ChromeOS | ChromeOS |
| Updates until | June 2031 | June 2029 |
| Model number | CR1100FKA-YZ182T | — |
| Released | — | 2019 |