Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) and ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072). 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 Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

no backlit keyboard

ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest processor speed

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) and ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.76 cm x 24.08 cm x 1.85 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Mineral grey Matte black (top), white (bottom), immersive white (LCD cover)
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, WideView
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec MAX98357A -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
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 S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) ASUS CB5500FEA (E60072)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Bronze -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14AST 81WX -
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