Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

robust educational software

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

basic processor

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.695 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - DA7219
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1H) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless, MIMO technology Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, Google H1 security chip
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.63 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 C1T8 -
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