Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) vs. ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) and ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034). 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 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

robust educational software

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

basic processor

low-resolution display

ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast charging support

affordable price

robust build quality

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) and ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) vs. ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint Glossy, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MB) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0034)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C 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, MIL-STD-810G tested, Google H1 security chip MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.63 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 5.1 (out of 10)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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