Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) vs. Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) and Acer Chromebook 311 (C721). 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.

Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

lightweight design

efficient performance

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

basic graphic capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) and Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) vs. Acer Chromebook 311 (C721) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 29.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
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 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 88° view
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec DA7219 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, anti-pry key caps Spill-resistant, moisture-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) Acer Chromebook 311 (C721)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Google H1 security chip Robust construction, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, MIL-STD 810G UL, IEC 60950-1, ASTM F963-16
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 45UR
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