Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7). 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 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

affordable price

solid battery life

responsive touchscreen

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

fewer port options

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Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 31 cm x 21.4 cm x 1.695 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Grey iron | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
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% NTSC
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Glossy, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 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 - DA7219-02VBA
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
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 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
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 Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
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 Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 13ITL6 (82M7)
Included Accessories Wacom EMR pen, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen
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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