Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515). 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 Plus 515 (CB515) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

full hd touchscreen

efficient intel processor

long battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm 36.06 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.497 kg 1.62 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Abyss blue Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 10 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
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-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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (CB515)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 2H
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