Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264). 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 Chromebook C523NA (A20264) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.57 cm x 23.235 cm x 2.08 cm 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Business black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel HD Graphics 505
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
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) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
Software Included Google Chrome, Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook S330 (81JW) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20264)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.19 W/kg (body), 0.19 W/kg (limb) 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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