Dell Chromebook 3100 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Chromebook 3100 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

efficient Chrome OS

good educational tool

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

fewer application options

mediocre performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Chromebook 3100 and Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Chromebook 3100 vs. Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.39 cm x 20.79 cm x 2.075 cm 32.57 cm x 23.235 cm x 2.08 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Business black
DISPLAY Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 PowerVR GX6250
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, tamper-resistant keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included - Google Chrome, Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Chromebook 3100 Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.19 W/kg (body), 0.19 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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