Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)

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In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN). 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 14M836 (82KN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

responsive touchpad

decent performance

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

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Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 33.6 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Abyss blue | Dual tone arctic grey | Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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 45% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 3264 x 2448 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 0.9 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), rear camera with auto focus, 88° view Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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 14M836 (82KN)
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, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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
USB 2.0
USB-C 2.0 (supports DisplayPort 1.1a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 (82KN)
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
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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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