Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) vs. Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) and Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC). 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 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

long battery life

responsive keyboard

good build quality

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

modest performance capabilities

Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen

stylus included

mediocre performance

low storage capacity

dim display

limited app compatibility

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) and Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) vs. Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.98 cm x 1.93 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - MAX98357A
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Sound -
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included Google Play -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514) Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Chrome Pen
Security Fingerprint reader Google Security Chip H1
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)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H RoHS
SAR Value 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head) 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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 1W -
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