Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN). 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 IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

responsive touchpad

decent performance

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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75 % - Performance
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 33.6 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Abyss blue | Dual tone arctic grey | Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - MAX98357A
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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
USB 2.0
USB-C 2.0 (supports DisplayPort 1.1a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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)
Features MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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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