Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen

Updated on June 24, 2026

Lenovo released the 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen in 2019 as a classroom machine, built around an 11.6-inch IPS touchscreen, an Intel Celeron N4020, a spill-resistant keyboard, and a chassis designed to withstand drops. A 360-degree hinge folds it into tablet mode, and Lenovo rated the battery at 10 hours. The company stopped selling it, though the model stays in service across many school districts and receives Chrome OS updates through June 2029.

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Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Comparison Chart

	Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen	Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen	Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen	Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen
Price	List Price: $319.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $369.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $439.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $369.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Model number	82CE0000US	81MB004UUS	81MB0061US	81MB0066US
Performance Rating	2.3	3.1	5.4	3.1
Chromebook Plus	No	No	No	No
Processor	Dual-core 1.60 Ghz (max 2.40 Ghz) AMD A4-9120C APU with Radeon R4 Graphics	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4020	Quad-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.60 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4120	Dual-core 1.10 Ghz (max 2.80 Ghz) Intel Celeron Processor N4020
RAM	4 GB	4 GB	8 GB	4 GB
Internal Storage	32 GB eMMC	32 GB eMMC	64 GB eMMC	32 GB eMMC
Screen Size	11.6"	11.6"	11.6"	11.6"
Screen Resolution	1366x768	1366x768	1366x768	1366x768
Screen Type	IPS	IPS	IPS	IPS
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stylus / Pen	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support	No Stylus Support
Dimensions width x length x thickness	11.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches (289.56 x 203.2 x 20.32 mm)	11.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches (289.56 x 203.2 x 20.32 mm)	11.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches (289.56 x 203.2 x 20.32 mm)	11.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches (289.56 x 203.2 x 20.32 mm)
Weight	2.7 lbs (1.23 kg)	2.7 lbs (1.23 kg)	2.7 lbs (1.23 kg)	2.7 lbs (1.23 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	No	No	No	No
Webcam	720p HD	720p HD	720p HD	720p HD
WiFi	802.11ac (2x2)	802.11ac (2x2)	802.11ac (2x2)	802.11ac (2x2)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 4.2
Ethernet	No	No	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No	No	No
HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI	No HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No	No	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	3 cell, 42 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 42 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 42 WHr, Lithium-ion	3 cell, 42 WHr, Lithium-ion
Battery Life	10.0 hours	10.0 hours	10.0 hours	10.0 hours
Fanless	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2029	June, 2029	June, 2029	June, 2029

Build, performance, and display

The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was built for schools. Rubberized edges and reinforced corners protected it in drops from heights up to 29.5 inches, and the spill-resistant keyboard could survive accidents involving up to 330ml of liquid. At 2.7 pounds it was light enough for students to carry between classes.

The Intel Celeron N4020 was adequate for typical educational workloads. The dual-core chip handled Google Docs, web browsing with a moderate number of tabs, and video streaming without major issues, but intensive multitasking or Android apps from the Play Store exposed its limits. The fanless thermal design ran silent, which mattered in a quiet classroom or library. LaptopMedia’s teardown confirmed the presence of a large heat spreader that kept temperatures in check without any active cooling noise.

The display was an 11.6-inch IPS touchscreen at 1366x768, paired with a 720p webcam. Brightness topped out at around 250 nits, enough for indoor use but challenging in bright sunlight. Both USB-C ports carried charging and DisplayPort output, and either one took a USB ethernet adapter for wired networking.

Reviewer Insights

LaptopMedia’s Perspective

LaptopMedia’s teardown video gets inside the 300e by removing nine Phillips head screws. “Unfortunately, the memory is soldered to the motherboard,” the reviewer says, so RAM upgrades are impossible. The 42Wh battery is replaceable. They call the fanless cooling a “completely silent setup,” describing “no fan but only a large heat spreader on the CPU.”

NotAHacker22’s Student Review

NotAHacker22’s review covers a school-issued 300e that beat the reviewer’s low expectations. “After using it for a week or two, I’m actually pretty impressed,” they say, praising the build quality as “top-notch” and the 2-in-1 design with USB-C charging available on both sides of the device. The touchpad is the exception. “One of the ultimate downsides to this is the touchpad… it’s not very responsive.”

Android Central’s Assessment

Ara Wagoner’s review at Android Central rates the device 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it “A school Chromebook you should bring home.” The review praises the typing experience specifically: “Typing on the 300e feels great, especially for a sub-$300 Chromebook: the keys have a good travel distance, don’t feel too mushy, and typing on one for hours and hours doesn’t wear out my hands.” Wagoner appreciates that Lenovo took the C330’s proven formula and added rubber bumpers, drop resistance, and a spill-resistant keyboard while maintaining the overall quality. The main criticisms focus on the device’s tendency to attract fingerprints and the limited 32GB storage in base configurations.

Matty’s Battery Testing

Matty’s review puts battery life at 5-6 hours with typical student workloads, against the 10 hours Lenovo advertises. They summarize: “For school-related purposes… this is like a good seven out of ten.” The review acknowledges the device’s strengths as a portable, lightweight machine for basic tasks while noting it struggles with demanding workloads or heavy multitasking.

Rugged, slow, and supported until 2029

The rugged construction, spill-resistant keyboard, and fanless design of the Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen held up to daily student use. The Intel Celeron N4020 processor was slow and the 32GB base storage was tight, but both were reasonable compromises at list prices that ran from $319 to $439.

The 300e 2nd Gen followed the education Chromebook pattern of its time, favoring durability and manageability over raw performance. Chrome OS updates continue through June 2029, so those units have several years of supported life left.

If you already own a 300e 2nd Gen, it still handles web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. The 360-degree hinge covers note-taking and media, and either USB-C port charges the machine. For a new purchase, a current Chromebook gives you a better display and a faster processor for the money. If you want a durable option for young users, see our guide to the best Chromebooks for kids.

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