Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514). 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.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) and Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.57 cm x 23.235 cm x 2.08 cm 31.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Business black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320C / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Chrome, Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 - MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.19 W/kg (body), 0.19 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3H
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