Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) and Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345). 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.

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Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) vs. Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1666 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 1666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec DA7219 MAX98357A
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA6174A - M.2 Card Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2nd Gen) AST (82CE) Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
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 MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.628 W/kg (body), 0.628 W/kg (limb) 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Bronze
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14AST 81WX
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