Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) 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.

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Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Shale black
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - 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 220 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 S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec MAX98357A -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) 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 S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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 - MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Bronze -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14AST 81WX 37BG
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