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- Main Differences
- Design
- Display
- Interface
- Connectivity
- Configuration
- Performance
- Additional Features And Software
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ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023) vs Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
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Size14"
Operating SystemChrome OS
Size16"
Operating SystemChrome OS
Variants
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-DS31T-CB) (Pearl White - i3/8GB/128GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-LZ0228) (Pearl White - i3/8GB/128GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90144) (Pearl White - i3/8GB/128GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-LZ0126) (Pearl White - i3/8GB/256GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90061) (Pearl White - i5/16GB/512GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-LZ0229) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/128GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90021) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/128GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-DH586T-S) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/256GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90022) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/256GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90030) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/256GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-LZ0292) (Pearl White - i5/8GB/512GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90027) (Pearl White - i7/16GB/512GB)
- Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA-N90125) (Pearl White - i7/8GB/512GB)
- Chromebook Plus 516 GE (CBG516-2H-59S4) (Obsidian Black - Intel Core 5 120U/8GB/256GB)
- Chromebook Plus 516 GE (CBG516-2H-54YJ) (Obsidian Black - Intel Core 5 120U/8GB/512GB)
Our Verdict
ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) and the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (2023) are very different Chromebooks. The ASUS is a 14-inch 2-in-1 convertible; this smaller form factor makes it more portable. It also has a 144Hz FHD+ display that's faster and brighter than the Acer. That being said, you only get the high refresh rate when the laptop is plugged in; the display is capped at 60Hz when running on battery. The Acer is a larger 16-inch laptop with a sharper QHD+ display. This makes it a better choice for multitasking. Also, its battery life is much better, so despite its size, it's better for on-the-go use.
Main Differences for
Threshold
School
7.4
7.7
Battery
6.6
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Photo
Form Factor
2 in 1
Traditional (Clamshell)
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Photo
Hinge
6.4
6.9
Hinge Photo
Range
360°
180°
Stability
Decent
Good
One Finger Lift
No
No
Portability
8.1
7.9
Dimensions Photo
Size
14"
16"
Thickness
0.9" (2.2 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Width
12.6" (32.0 cm)
14.1" (35.7 cm)
Depth
9.3" (23.5 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)
Volume
101.9 in³ (1,669.4 cm³)
120.3 in³ (1,971.4 cm³)
Weight
4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)
3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
Charger Size
5.0 in³ (82.5 cm³)
8.1 in³ (132.7 cm³)
Charger Weight
0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)
0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)
Serviceability
6.5
5.8
Internals Photo
Ease Of Access
8.0
7.5
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage Slots
1
1
Replaceable Battery
Yes
Yes
Replaceable Wireless Adapter
Yes
No
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Display
Screen Specs
Display Photo
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2560 x 1600
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
162 PPI
188 PPI
Panel Type
IPS
IPS
Touch Screen
Yes
No
Screen-To-Body Ratio
79%
88%
Refresh Rate
7.9
7.7
Motion Blur
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
Contrast
7.2
7.0
Contrast Photo
Native Contrast
1,262 : 1
1,120 : 1
Brightness
7.9
7.6
Maximum Brightness
402 cd/m²
355 cd/m²
Minimum Brightness
34 cd/m²
10 cd/m²
Reflections
6.2
7.3
Reflections Photo Off
Reflections Photo Max
Screen Finish
Glossy
Matte
Total Reflections
5.93%
5.32%
Indirect Reflections
0.71%
4.06%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.22%
1.26%
Black Uniformity
7.2
8.6
Black Uniformity Photo
Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
1.170%
0.729%
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.9
6.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Picture
Color Washout From Left
28°
28°
Color Washout From Right
29°
26°
Horizontal Hue Picture
Color Shift From Left
46°
43°
Color Shift From Right
48°
46°
Horizontal Lightness Picture
Brightness Loss From Left
32°
31°
Brightness Loss From Right
34°
29°
Black Level Raise From Left
60°
60°
Black Level Raise From Right
60°
60°
Gamma Shift From Left
28°
30°
Gamma Shift From Right
30°
29°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.5
7.1
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Picture
Color Washout From Below
31°
28°
Color Washout From Above
30°
29°
Vertical Hue Picture
Color Shift From Below
45°
45°
Color Shift From Above
45°
36°
Vertical Lightness Picture
Brightness Loss From Below
32°
30°
Brightness Loss From Above
31°
30°
Black Level Raise From Below
45°
45°
Black Level Raise From Above
45°
45°
Gamma Shift From Below
37°
37°
Gamma Shift From Above
35°
37°
Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
7.9
7.4
White Balance Screencap
Gamma Curve Screencap
Color Screencap
Avg. White Balance dE
3.17
3.45
Avg. Gamma
2.21
2.34
Avg. Color dE
2.35
2.74
Avg. Color Temperature
7,047 K
6,106.1 K
Color Gamut
8.5
8.5
Gamut SDR
sRGB xy
99.67%
99.38%
sRGB uv
99.23%
98.73%
Adobe RGB xy
76.34%
77.86%
Adobe RGB uv
86.07%
88.4%
Gamut HDR
DCI P3 xy
77.1%
78.48%
DCI P3 uv
82.79%
83.42%
Rec. 2020 xy
55.4%
56.39%
Rec. 2020 uv
60.74%
61.11%
Flicker
10
10
Flicker Graph
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
Flicker Frequency
No Flicker
No Flicker
Flicker Active Below
0%
0%
Interface
Keyboard
7.9
8.3
Keyboard Photo
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Numpad
No
No
Backlighting
RGB Zones
RGB Zones
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
61 gf
67 gf
Actuation Force
30 gf
32 gf
Pre-Travel
0.90 mm
1.19 mm
Total Travel
1.45 mm
1.87 mm
Touchpad
7.4
7.7
Touchpad Photo
Tracking Quality
7.5
7.5
Size
13.2 in² (85.5 cm²)
16.0 in² (103.3 cm²)
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Dedicated Buttons
No
No
Speakers
8.2
8.1
Frequency Response Plot
Max Volume
78 dB SPL
80 dB SPL
Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
5.7 dB
4.1 dB
Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
-0.3
-2.0
Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
240 Hz
359 Hz
Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
18 kHz
10 kHz
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
0.6 dB
4.6 dB
Webcam & Microphone
6.6
6.5
Webcam Video Sample
Video Quality
6.0
6.5
Resolution
720p
1080p
Position
Top Center
Top Center
Privacy Cover
Yes
No
Face Unlock
No
No
Connectivity
Ports
7.5
7.0
Ports Photo
USB-A Ports
1
1
USB-C Ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
No
No
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
USB-C Display Out
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.0
2.0
DisplayPort
No
No
3.5mm Jack
Combo mic/headphone
Combo mic/headphone
Card Reader
MicroSD UHS 1
No
Ethernet
No
Yes
Proprietary Port
No
No
Security Lock
Yes
Yes
Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Configuration
CPU
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-1235U
Core 5 120U
Core Count
10
10
Thread Count
12
12
GPU
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics
Dedicated/Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
VRAM Size
N/A
N/A
RAM
Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Modules
Unknown
8 (Soldered)
Type
LP-DDR4X
LP-DDR4X
Speed
N/A
N/A
Storage
Advertised Capacity
256 GB
256 GB
Usable Capacity
206 GB
192 GB
Drive 1
Western Digital PC SN530
Western Digital PC SN740 SDDQNQD-256G-1014
Drive 1 Type
SSD
SSD
Drive 2
No 2nd Drive
No 2nd Drive
Drive 2 Type
No 2nd Drive
No 2nd Drive
Performance
Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
7.9
8.1
Geekbench Image
CPU Single-Thread
1,193 points
1,630 points
CPU Multi-Thread
3,853 points
6,791 points
GPU Compute
N/A
8,429 points
Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
0.0
0.0
Cinebench R23 Photo
Single-Thread
N/A
N/A
Multi-Thread
N/A
N/A
Blender (3D Rendering)
5.5
7.7
Blender Image
CPU Render Time
8.3 min
4.6 min
GPU Render Time
N/A
N/A
GPU Render Time (Optix)
N/A
N/A
Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
4.4
5.0
Basemark Image
Overall Score
12,299
15,503
Storage Drive Performance
5.2
5.7
Storage Performance Image
Sequential Write Speed
229.0 MB/s
261.9 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed
408.6 MB/s
573.4 MB/s
Random Write Speed
2.5 MB/s
1.8 MB/s
Random Read Speed
14.4 MB/s
23.9 MB/s
Battery
6.6
7.9
Capacity
63 Wh
65 Wh
Battery Life (Web Browsing)
7.8 hrs
9.6 hrs
Battery Life (Video Playback)
6.1 hrs
8.0 hrs
Battery Life (Gaming)
2.6 hrs
5.3 hrs
Charge Time
2.6 hrs
2.2 hrs
Borderlands 3
0.0
0.0
Borderlands 3 Graph
Avg. FPS
N/A
N/A
1% Low
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
Avg. FPS On Very Low
N/A
N/A
Civilization VI
0.0
0.0
Civilization VI Graph
Avg. FPS
N/A
N/A
1% Low
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
Avg. FPS On Minimum
N/A
N/A
Avg. Turn Time
N/A
N/A
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
0.0
CS:GO graph
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Low
N/A
Counter-Strike 2
0.0
CS2 Graph
Avg. FPS
N/A
1% Low
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
Avg. FPS On Low
N/A
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
0.0
0.0
SOTTR Graph
Avg. FPS
N/A
N/A
1% Low
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low
N/A
N/A
1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
0.1% Low Delta
N/A
N/A
Avg. FPS On Lowest
N/A
N/A
Thermals And Noise
7.3
8.8
Keyboard Temps Picture
Keyboard Temp While Idle
29 °C (84 °F)
28 °C (82 °F)
Keyboard Temp Under Load
42 °C (108 °F)
37 °C (99 °F)
Fan Noise While Idle
25.0 dBA
25.0 dBA
Fan Noise Under Load
50.0 dBA
38.0 dBA
Power & Fan Control App
No
No
Performance Over Time
0.0
0.0
Performance Over Time Graph
CPU Temp (Cinebench)
N/A
N/A
CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
N/A
N/A
GPU Temp (Heaven)
N/A
N/A
GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
N/A
N/A
Additional Features And Software
Software
Operating System
Chrome OS
Chrome OS
Additional Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
RGB Illumination
Yes
No
Touch Pen
Yes
No
Secondary Display
No
No
Biometrics
No
No
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