Acer Chromebook Spin 311 vs ASUS Chromebook CM14
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (#3, best budget) vs ASUS Chromebook CM14 (#5): in our Light Use Laptops scoring the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 totals 8.5/10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8/10. At $199 versus $279, the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 costs $80 less.
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Side by side
| Acer Chromebook Spin 311 | ASUS Chromebook CM14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $279 |
| OS | Chrome OS | Chrome OS |
| Processor | MediaTek MT8183 | MediaTek Kompanio 520 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB - 8GB |
| Storage | 32GB - 64GB eMMC | 64GB eMMC |
| Display | 11.6" HD Touch 1366x768 | 14" FHD 1920x1080 |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Battery | Up to 15 hours | Up to 10 hours |
How they differ in real use
Built from our light use laptops scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 made our Top 5 Light Use Laptops, at #3 (best budget) and #5. The Chromebook Spin 311 is the cheapest convertible worth considering for kids, casual users, and couch browsing, but the small HD display is its obvious ceiling. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a sturdy basic Chromebook with a usable keyboard and display, but it is less compelling unless its exact configuration is discounted.
We score light use laptops on Value (35%), Ease of Use (25%), Battery Life (20%), Reliability (15%) and Display (5%). On that basis the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 totals 8.5 out of 10 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14 8. The widest gap is Value, where the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 scores 9.6 against 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14 — price for what you get. Battery Life also separates them: 9.7 for the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus 8 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 claws back ground on Reliability, Ease of Use and Display.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: CPU — MediaTek MT8183 on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; RAM — 4GB on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus 4GB - 8GB on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Storage — 32GB - 64GB eMMC on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus 64GB eMMC on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Display — 11.6" HD Touch 1366x768 on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus 14" FHD 1920x1080 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Weight — 2.6 lbs on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus 3.1 lbs on the ASUS Chromebook CM14; Battery — Up to 15 hours on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus Up to 10 hours on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. They match on Operating System.
Pricing as of July 5, 2026: $199 for the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and $279 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14, a $80 difference in the Acer Chromebook Spin 311's favor. Owners praise the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 for very affordable and convertible design; the most common complaint is modest specs. Owners praise the ASUS Chromebook CM14 for good build quality and decent performance; the most common complaint is not the cheapest.
Acer Chromebook Spin 311
- Very affordable
- Convertible design
- Touchscreen
- Compact
- Modest specs
- HD display only
- Limited storage
ASUS Chromebook CM14
- Good build quality
- Decent performance
- Nice keyboard
- Good display
- Not the cheapest
- Chrome OS limits
- Average battery
Which should you buy?
The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is the better fit for budget buyers and casual users — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Battery Life. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is the better fit for everyday use and students, and the stronger choice if Reliability and Ease of Use matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is both the higher scorer and $80 cheaper, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 only makes sense for everyday use. The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a poor fit for productivity work; the ASUS Chromebook CM14 is a poor fit for heavy tasks.
Choose the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 if
- Budget buyers
- Casual users
- Kids
Skip it if
- Productivity work
- Media creation
Choose the ASUS Chromebook CM14 if
- Everyday use
- Students
- Basic productivity
Skip it if
- Heavy tasks
- Windows users
Common questions
Is the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 better than the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
In our Light Use Laptops ranking the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 scores higher overall, 8.5 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Value. The ASUS Chromebook CM14 is stronger on Reliability and Ease of Use, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the ASUS Chromebook CM14 cost than the Acer Chromebook Spin 311?
$80 more as of July 5, 2026: $279 for the ASUS Chromebook CM14 against $199 for the Acer Chromebook Spin 311. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and the ASUS Chromebook CM14?
The headline spec difference is CPU: MediaTek MT8183 on the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 versus MediaTek Kompanio 520 on the ASUS Chromebook CM14. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (9.6 vs 8 in our scoring): price for what you get.