Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY). 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 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 23.11 cm x 2.03 cm 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.497 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Shale black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 3264 x 2448 (rear), 1280 x 720 (front) Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 0.9 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), rear camera with auto focus, 88° view Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
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 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R851TN) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
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, fingerprint reader
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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number P29J -
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