Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162). 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.

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162) 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 Chromebook C330 (81HY) and ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
78 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) vs. ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 21.539 cm x 1.96 cm 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Champagne Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
CPU MediaTek MT8173c / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PowerVR GX6250 Intel HD Graphics 505
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Marvell 88W8897 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook C330 (81HY) ASUS Chromebook C523NA (EJ0162)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick
SAR Value 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.04 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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