Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC) Specifications, Tests and Review

Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC) Review

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rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen

stylus included

mediocre performance

low storage capacity

dim display

limited app compatibility

Total Rating

69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.035 cm
Weight 1.31 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear)
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec MAX98357A
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Technology Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen) (81MC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Chrome Pen
Security Google Security Chip H1
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards RoHS
SAR Value 0.63 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return

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