Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9). 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 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

durable build quality

touchscreen functionality

stylus support

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.24 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF) Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKBR 81C8 -
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