Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9). 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 514 (CP514-1HH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

efficient Chrome OS

affordable price point

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

no high-end graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

affordable price

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

no high-end GPU

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.26 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.735 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Pure silver Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500C / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
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
INPUT Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (CP514-1HH) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor -
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
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 R065 -
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