Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) 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 Spin 512 (R851TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust parental controls

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no Windows or MacOS compatibility

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 Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
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 -
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1666 MHz
Rated Speed - 1666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 3264 x 2448 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 0.9 Megapixel (front) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), rear camera with auto focus, 88° view -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - MAX98357A
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) 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 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging)
2 x 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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, robust construction, MIL-STD-810G tested -
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
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 P29J 14AST 81WX
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