Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

touchscreen display

long battery life

lightweight design

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

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 314 (CB314-1HT) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.97 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dew silver Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DC-In combo)
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 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, G-sensor -
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number C21U -
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