The Lenovo Chromebook S345-14AST is a clearly defined 14-inch Chrome OS laptop. Its AMD A6-9220C A-Series APU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage establish a modest hardware platform, while the Full HD display and broad connection list give the machine a practical focus. This is a Chromebook for buyers who want an uncomplicated route to web-based computing, not a specification built around substantial local provision.
A functional display
The 14-inch, 1920x1080 screen has the resolution to present browser windows, documents and other Chrome OS content with useful desktop space on paper. That is a sensible foundation for a laptop of this size. The confirmed TN panel technology, however, marks out a specific compromise in the display specification. It positions the screen as a functional part of the design rather than its principal selling point.
The physical specification is equally measured. Lenovo lists aluminium for the top and PC plus ABS for the bottom, giving the machine a defined construction without presenting it as uniformly aluminium. Its 1.48kg weight should make it reasonably manageable for movement between locations, although that figure remains a meaningful consideration for buyers who prioritise minimal carry weight.
Connectivity makes the case
The S345-14AST has a useful selection of physical connections. Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports sit alongside two USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 ports, a microSD card reader and a combined headphone/microphone jack. Both USB-C connections support data transfer and Power Delivery, while one also supports DisplayPort. That arrangement should accommodate a range of everyday peripherals and gives buyers a specified route to compatible external-display connectivity.
The microSD reader adds flexibility for removable storage, an important practical detail alongside the built-in 64GB capacity. Wireless connectivity is specified as Qualcomm QCA6174A 802.11ac 2x2 with Bluetooth 4.1, while Chrome OS provides the operating system. The 57Wh battery is paired with Lenovo’s claimed ten-hour battery-life figure, giving the S345-14AST a clear endurance proposition on paper.
Straightforward limits
The main trade-offs are concentrated in memory, storage and processing provision. With 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, the built-in specification is modest. The microSD reader provides an additional access point for removable storage, but it does not increase the capacity installed inside the laptop.