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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P and Vostro 3520 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P | Vostro 3520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Acer | Dell |
| Product Family | Chromebook Spin 311 | Vostro |
| Model | Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P | Vostro 3520 |
| Model Number | CP311-3H | — |
| Part Number / SKU | NX.HUVEH.002 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | 2-in-1 Convertible | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Education / Budget | Budget |
| Color | Pure Silver | — |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | — |
| Operating System Architecture | ARM64 | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | MediaTek | Intel |
| Processor Family | MediaTek MT8183 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | MT8183 | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Processor Generation | MediaTek Kompanio 500 | 12th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 8 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 12 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 55 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel vPro Essentials; Intel Standard Manageability |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | MediaTek dual-core AI processor (APU) | — |
| NPU Performance | 0.5 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | MediaTek | Intel |
| GPU Model | Mali-G72 MP3 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | eMMC | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | eMMC | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage Form Factor | Embedded / soldered eMMC | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | No | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 11.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | — |
| Resolution Class | HD | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | — |
| Panel Type | IPS | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1280 x 720 | — |
| Camera Features | Wide Viewing Angle | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x stereo speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 W average per speaker W |
| Microphone Configuration | Built-in microphone | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | US International Keyboard | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.6 mm | — |
| Touchpad Type | TouchPad | — |
| Touchpad Dimensions | — | 115 x 80 mm |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ac | — |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 Gbps |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 2.0 | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2230 WLAN/Bluetooth; 1x M.2 2230/2280 SSD |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 36 Wh | — |
| Battery Cells | 2 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Life | 16 hours | — |
| Power Adapter | 45 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | 4.5 mm barrel |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 45 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 290 mm | — |
| Depth | 206 mm | — |
| Thickness | 18.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | H1 TPM | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Dell BIOS Recovery from Hard Drive / BIOS Auto-Recovery |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 0–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10–90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -40–65 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Pick up & Return / Drop-off collection point (1-year ITW) | — |
Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P and Vostro 3520 share specifications such as Launch Year (2025 year), Graphics Type (Integrated), VRAM Capacity (0 GB), VRAM Type (Shared system memory).
The main differences: Processor Model (Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P: MT8183, Vostro 3520: Intel Core i5-1235U); GPU Model (Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P: Mali-G72 MP3, Vostro 3520: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible); Installed Memory (Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P: 4 GB, Vostro 3520: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P: 64 GB, Vostro 3520: 256 GB).
Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H-K72P may suit users who need its differing values, while Vostro 3520 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
