Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439). 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 14e Chromebook (81MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439) 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

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Mineral grey Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec DA7219 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
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 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, anti-pry key caps Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.0
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14e Chromebook (81MH) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20439)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Google H1 security chip -
Compliant Standards RoHS, MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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