Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB). 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 714 (CB714-1WT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

full hd touchscreen

long battery life

backlit keyboard

fast intel processor

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

heavier than competitors

higher price point

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 714 (CB714-1WT) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23.86 cm x 1.77 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) 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, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - DA7219
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) 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 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) 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 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort, HDMI)
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, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 714 (CB714-1WT) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
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 MIMO technology Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, Google H1 security chip
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value - 0.63 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (limb)
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 5214 -
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