Lenovo 500e Chromebook (81ES)
- Processor
- Intel Celeron N3450
- Everyday speed
- Fine for browsing and documents
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 500
- Gaming
- Not built for gaming
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 32 GB eMMC
- Screen
- 11.6" HD IPS
- Battery (maker claim)
- Up to 5 hours
- Operating system
- ChromeOS
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Lenovo 500e Chromebook (81ES) at a glance
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Performance
Fine for browsing and documents
Built for the basics: web, email and video calls. Its memory is enough for ChromeOS, though heavy tab use will slow it down.
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Gaming
Not built for gaming
Fine for casual browser games, not much more.
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Display
11.6-inch screen
Soft-looking text from the low resolution.
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Battery life
Up to 5 hours (maker claim)
Best kept near a plug.
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Portability
Not listed
No weight is given for this configuration.
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Connectivity
USB-C only
Older accessories need a USB-C adapter.
Lenovo 500e Chromebook (81ES) full specifications
Performance
Built for the basics: web, email and video calls. Its memory is enough for ChromeOS, though heavy tab use will slow it down.
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 1.1 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 2.2 GHz |
| Cache | 2 MB |
| Processor base power | 6 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4 1600MHz |
| Maximum memory | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC |
| Storage interface | eMMC |
Screen
Expect soft-looking text from the low resolution.
| Screen size | 11.6" |
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| Resolution | HD (1366 x 768) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Battery and size
Best kept near a plug.
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 5 hours |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 42 Wh |
| Dimensions | 330 x 229 x 76 mm (12.99 x 9.02 x 2.99 in) |
| Hinge | Convertible |
| Color | Black |
| Colors available | Black |
Ports and wireless
Older accessories need a USB-C adapter.
| Ports | 2x USB, 3.5 mm audio |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
Features
| Webcam | 720p |
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| Keyboard | Multimedia Keyboard |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) |
Software and model
It runs ChromeOS: simple and secure, but limited to web and Android apps.
| Operating system | ChromeOS |
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Specs from Lenovo's published product information. Makers revise hardware between production runs, so check the part number before you buy. Spotted an error? Let us know.