Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) and Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T). 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.

Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

solid build quality

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

modest processor speed

fewer port options

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

robust parental controls

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) and Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.15 cm x 24.885 cm x 1.895 cm 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 912 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 235 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook C340-15 (Lenovo Chromebook C340) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16
SAR Value 0.59 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15 81T9 37BG
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