Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317). 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 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm 40.12 cm x 26.71 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.497 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Abyss blue Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 1H
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