Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

affordable price

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

no high-end GPU

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.9 cm x 24.58 cm x 1.695 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour StGray Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 13 (CB713-1W) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 39K2 -
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