Lenovo 100evsAcer TravelMate B5

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Lenovo
Lenovo 100e
100e

Quick Stats

The Lenovo 100e offers decent performance with a smooth quad-core processor for its extremely affordable price tag.
The Lenovo 100e's sturdy build and premium feel justify its affordable price tag with great value offered.
The Lenovo 100e's HD display is sufficient for basic tasks, despite limited viewing angles and brightness.
The Lenovo 100e boasts a variety of features including spill-resistant keyboard and drop-proof design for durability primarily.
Acer
Acer TravelMate B5
TravelMate B5

Quick Stats

The Acer TravelMate B5 delivers surprisingly good performance, handling tasks with responsiveness and solid results overall.
The most notable aspect of the Acer TravelMate B5 is its exceptional build quality and durability.
The display on Acer TravelMate B5 offers a respectable visual experience with good viewing quality and vibrant colors always.
The Acer TravelMate B5 boasts a robust design, good webcam, and upgradeable storage options prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo 100e
#860
Acer TravelMate B5
Winner
#857
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo 100e
#864
Acer TravelMate B5
#734
Winner
Display
Lenovo 100e
#865
Acer TravelMate B5
#801
Winner
Performance
Lenovo 100e
#861
Acer TravelMate B5
#825
Winner
Build
Lenovo 100e
#267
Winner
Acer TravelMate B5
#371
Features
Lenovo 100e
#765
Acer TravelMate B5
#661
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo 100e
Acer Acer TravelMate B5
up to 8GB
up to 8GB
up to 128GB SSD
up to 256GB SSD
Intel Celeron N4120
Intel Processor N200
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo 100e

Strengths

For $79, it's a no-brainer if you're looking to have a cheap device laying around the house to catch up on some emails, do some online shopping browsing or even some streaming.
You actually get some bang for your buck at this price point.
It's great for kids with its spill-resistant keyboard and mouse pad, and it's drop proof up to two and a half feet.
The battery life is 10 hours, which is the same as the $920 Google Pixelbook
It has Bluetooth 4.2 so you can connect your favorite pair of headphones or other peripherals.
Setting up is easy just log in using your Google credentials and if you don't have an account you can set one up in seconds.
The keyboard is alright with decent travel and each key has a grippy mat texture
It's great for basic tasks like emails, web searches, and Google Docs.

Weaknesses

The storage is only 16GB, which sounds absurdly small but remember most of what you're saving or working on should be on the cloud.
The viewing angles on this 11.6 inch screen are not the greatest and possibly the only indication that this is indeed a budget device
The speakers sound pretty terrible but are certainly usable in a pinch
The built-in webcam is at 720p, which might be low for some users.
The microphone is not the greatest however for Google duo, Google's answer to Apple's FaceTime as well as some zoom and some Microsoft teams meetings it's more than sufficient
The mousepad is a little sticky and makes me crave Windows precision drivers
It doesn't flip around like other laptops, which might be a drawback for some users.
The keyboard shortcuts are not super intuitive but once you get used to them, they're fine.

Acer TravelMate B5

Strengths

A decent keyboard which actually has some very durability and making it very easy to service
Good selection of ports
It's got a bit of a ruggedness just for those students to basically like bang around with
The responsiveness of this I3 in this Acer travelmate B5 was very responsive, I didn't feel it was a slow or lacking at all
It was able to even do some video editing and still give me a score that means it was able to still do some little editing on this iPhone free a fantastic deal
The price is absolutely fantastic on this Acer travelmate B5
Overall, it's actually rare and seriously

Weaknesses

Normally, the I3 processor would freeze, but this one didn't
The system board has soldered RAM, so you can't upgrade it later on
There is a single heat pipe for the processor and a single system fan
Not mentioned as bad, just not expected for a basic laptop are the durability of the top case, good webcam display
Not mentioned as bad, just not expected for a basic laptop are no significant Flex on the keyboard, good structure of the keyboard and polycarbons
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Lenovo 100e

The Lenovo Chromebook 100e - a budget-friendly option for those seeking a reliable device without breaking the bank. Priced around $79, this Chromebook packs some surprising features, including a MediaTek processor, 4GB RAM, and an 11.6-inch HD display. While it may not be the most powerful machine on the market, its affordability makes it an attractive choice for casual users who want to stay within Google's ecosystem without overspending.

Acer TravelMate B5

The Acer TravelMate B5 is a budget-friendly laptop designed for students and educators, aiming to deliver durability and performance without breaking the bank. With its rugged design, decent keyboard, and good selection of ports, this device seems to tick all the right boxes. But does it live up to expectations? I'll be putting the TravelMate B5 through its paces to see if it can handle everyday tasks with ease, and whether it's worth considering for your next purchase.

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