Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

long battery life

compact and lightweight

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX) Review

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

versatile 2-in-1 design

sturdy build quality

responsive touchscreen

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

mediocre display brightness

limited storage capacity

average processor speed

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 22.95 cm x 2.11 cm 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.497 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Shale black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
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 190 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Kingston 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view Rear camera auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy, World Facing Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I-CGT
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, water drainage keyboard, mechanically anchored keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TNA) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USI stylus USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen
Security - 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 Fanless, MIL-STD-810H tested RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head) -
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
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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