Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

high-resolution display

accurate color reproduction

ample connectivity options

sleek, minimalist design

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black The black
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1.024 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 72G
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