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Acer Chromebook Plus 515 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook: Comparison
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook series id compared
They are built to different briefs, and series id shows it, Acer Chromebook Plus 515 acer-chromebook-plus-515-cb515-2h against Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook lenovo-ideapad-flex5-chromebook-13abr8.
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook: which one fits your build
The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 suits students and light users who live mostly in the browser and households wanting a low-maintenance, managed ChromeOS device, though it is not the pick for anyone needing Windows or macOS software compatibility and offline-heavy workflows, ChromeOS assumes frequent connectivity. It is not the one for power users who need more than 8GB RAM or expandable storage. Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook for students wanting convertible ChromeOS, though it is the wrong buy for local storage-heavy workflows. Our rating of the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (6.5/10): the Chromebook Plus 515 pairs a Core i3-1215U with 8GB of LPDDR5X, a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen and WiFi 6E. It suits students and households that live in the browser and want a simple, managed ChromeOS laptop. Storage is only 128GB with no extra slot, and the RAM is soldered, so there is no upgrade path. It also has no Thunderbolt and cannot run Windows or macOS software.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, operating system, sustained power source and vram are identical here. They match on 16 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook differ on sku name?
Yes. SKU Name reads Core i3-1215U / 8GB / 128GB on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 versus IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook 13ABR8 on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook.
Is the Graphics Switching the same on the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook?
It is. Both are listed at Integrated Only, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Acer
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Lenovo
Series
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Chromebook Plus 515
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
Series ID
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- acer-chromebook-plus-515-cb515-2h
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- lenovo-ideapad-flex5-chromebook-13abr8
SKU Name
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Core i3-1215U / 8GB / 128GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook 13ABR8 (Ryzen 5 7520C, 8GB, 128GB)
Chassis Code
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- CB515-2H
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 13ABR8
Region Sold
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- North America
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- North America
Laptop Class
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Chromebook
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Chromebook
Release Year
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 2024
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 2023
Operating System
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- ChromeOS
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- ChromeOS
CPU Brand
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Intel
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- AMD
CPU Model
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Intel Core i3-1215U
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Ryzen 5 7520C
CPU Cores
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 6Best
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 4
Sustained Power Source
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Not Measured
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Intel
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- AMD
GPU Model
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
VRAM
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 0 GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Integrated Only
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 8 GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 8 GB
RAM Type
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- LPDDR5
Memory Form Factor
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Soldered
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Yes
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 0
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 0
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 0
Storage Slots
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 0
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 0
Storage Slots Free
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 0
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- Soldered
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Soldered
SATA Bay Present
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- No
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- No
Storage Capacity
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 128 GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 128 GB
Display Size
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 15.6 inches
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 13.3 inches
Resolution Width
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 1920 px
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 1080 px
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 1080 px
Refresh Rate
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- 60 Hz
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- 60 Hz
Panel Type
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- IPS
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- IPS
Touchscreen
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- No
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- Yes
Thunderbolt Support
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- None
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- None
WiFi Standard
- Acer Chromebook Plus 515
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
- WiFi 6
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Chromebook Plus 515 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer Chromebook Plus 515 | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Store | View on Lenovo Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Acer Chromebook Plus 515
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Chromebook Plus 515 pairs a Core i3-1215U with 8GB of LPDDR5X, a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen and WiFi 6E.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
6.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook is a 13.3-inch convertible with a Ryzen 5 7520C, 8GB of LPDDR5 and a 1920 x 1080 IPS touchscreen.