ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) 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.

ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

full HD display

average processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

fewer connectivity options

basic audio quality

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 ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black (top), mineral grey (LCD cover), gun grey (bottom cover) Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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 45% NTSC
Features Glossy Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250C / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) 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 ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology 3-cell lithium iron Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
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 ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS CL5500FDA (E60080) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories Stylus, USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Titan-C Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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