Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

robust parental controls

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest processor power

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 32.5 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Storm grey (top), dark grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3015Ce / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I-CGT
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 (82M1)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
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-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 37BG -
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