Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook. 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 S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

restricted app compatibility

no backlit keyboard

HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite c1030 Chromebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum design

vibrant display quality

efficient performance

long battery life

advanced security features

high price point

limited port selection

modest storage capacity

no biometric login

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) and HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) vs. HP Elite c1030 Chromebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 29.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Natural silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare BrightView, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
CPU AMD A4 9120C / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1666 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec MAX98357A -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V
INPUT Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
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 (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST (Lenovo Chromebook S345) HP Elite c1030 Chromebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, EAC, RCM, ICCP
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Bronze EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Model Number 14AST 81WX -
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