ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) 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 C523NA (A20408) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

simple chrome os

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

fewer ports

not for heavy multitasking

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 C523NA (A20408) and Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
58 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) vs. Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Product Type Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.61 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - 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 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - DA7219
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Atheros QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20408) Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip 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 - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 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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