Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE). 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 Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge flexibility

lightweight design

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low resolution screen

fewer port options

Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

360-degree hinge design

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
58 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.995 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - AHVA 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 240 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - DA7219
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Atheros QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Input AC 120/230 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 Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311-2HN) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Wacom EMR pen, pen loop 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 - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.628 W/kg (body), 0.628 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 C2GR -
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