Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197). 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.

ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast charging support

solid build quality

competitive price

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 21.539 cm x 1.96 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium alloy
Colour Champagne Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, WideView, NanoEdge display, one glass metal mesh (OGM), 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, World Facing Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS CB9400CEA (HU0197)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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