Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.2 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.894 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dual tone arctic grey Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 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 Realtek ALC5682I Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) 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 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Chrome keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 15IJL7 (82T3) 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 nano 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 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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