ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F. 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 C523NA (A20117) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

versatile 2-in-1 form

long battery life

vivid display

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

few ports available

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 23.98 cm x 15.98 cm x 0.735 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 24.48 cm x 16.93 cm 250 g - keyboard dock
23.98 cm x 15.98 cm x 0.735 cm / 450 g - tablet
Weight 1.69 kg 450 g
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Ice blue, iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 10.1"
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) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 70%
Features Glare Glossy, anti-fingerprint, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek Helio P60T 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 64 GB SSD eMCP
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - CMOS sensor, rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 27 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 5 V, 2 A
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 2.0 (Power Delivery)
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook ZA6F
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI cable Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, stand cover
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
Features - Volume control
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick RoHS
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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