Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345). 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 715 (CB715-1WT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

long battery life

affordable price

limited app compatibility

no touchscreen option

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) 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 times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.635 cm x 24.86 cm x 1.79 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steel grey | Grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1666 MHz
Rated Speed - 1666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - MAX98357A
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
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 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS (with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade) Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 715 (CB715-1WT) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Bronze
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 55MQ 14AST 81WX
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