Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA). 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 IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

lightweight structure

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

moderate performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 28.67 cm x 20.55 cm x 1.805 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Onyx black
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 250 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 IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 600
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 Fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
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 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 11IGL05 (82BA)
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 - 0.876 W/kg (body), 0.876 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 P29J -
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