ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE). 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.

ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast boot-up speed

clear full-HD display

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

360-degree hinge design

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
58 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.69 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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 Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - DA7219
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Atheros QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook 14 C425TA (AJ0058) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, A-Tick RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.644 W/kg (body), 0.644 W/kg (limb) 0.628 W/kg (body), 0.628 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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