Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK vs Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen

52specifications compared
15differ
37identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK has 8,169 more processor cores than the Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen (8173 vs 4). The Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK has 1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen (2.1 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen has 534 MHz more memory clock speed than the Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK (2400 MHz vs 1866 MHz). Only the Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen has touchscreen. Only the Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK has card reader integrated.

Form factor
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:Clamshell
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:Convertible (Folder)
Touchscreen
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:No
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:Yes
Panel type
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:TN
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:IPS
Processor manufacturer
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:MediaTek
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:Intel
Processor model
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:MT8173C
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:N4120
Processor cores
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:8173
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:4
Processor frequency
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:2.1 GHz
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:1.1 GHz
Internal memory type
- 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK:LPDDR3-SDRAM
- 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen:LPDDR4-SDRAM

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Comparison of 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK, 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen
79 specifications	A Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MTK View product	B Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Chromebook	Chromebook
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	29.5 cm (11.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	HD	HD
Panel typeDiffers	TN	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	MediaTek	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	MT8173C	N4120
Processor coresDiffers	8173	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.1 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	32 GB	32 GB
Storage media	eMMC	eMMC
Flash memory	32 GB	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	PowerVR GX6250	Intel® UHD Graphics 600
Graphics cardKnown for one	PowerVR GX6250	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Maxim MAX98357A
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	5.1
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	MediaTek SoC	Intel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	No	No
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Spanish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	ChromeOS	ChromeOS
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity	42 Wh	42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO,EPEAT Silver,RoHS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.31 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	204 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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