Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.5 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.85 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dual tone arctic grey | Dual tone abyss blue Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU MediaTek MT8183 / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec MAX98357A Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Chrome keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces USB-C 2.0 (supports DisplayPort 1.1a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836 (82KM) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1
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)
Features - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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