Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8). 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 Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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75 % - Performance
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 31 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Graphite grey
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45%
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
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) -
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 - DA7219
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
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 IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
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 Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
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 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 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 Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 CB 13IML05 (82B8)
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Gyro sensor Accelerometer, 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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number P29J -
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