Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY). 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) Review

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

flexible 360-degree hinge

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

responsive touchscreen

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

basic performance level

fewer port options

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.88 cm 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.497 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 AMD Radeon Graphics
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, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x 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)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CP311) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, 2-cell Li-Ion 36Wh battery USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1, 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 - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.862 W/kg (body), 0.862 W/kg (limb), 0.862 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 3H -
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