Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook. 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.

Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) Review

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

rugged design

affordable price

360-degree hinge

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

limited storage capacity

minimal connectivity options

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum design

vibrant display quality

efficient performance

long battery life

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

modest storage capacity

no biometric login

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm 29.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Natural silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - BrightView, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC5650 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V
INPUT Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) MTK (81QC) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
SAR Value 0.87 W/kg (body), 0.87 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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