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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is significantly less expensive and may suit you if you're on a tight budget and need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, with its limited storage and lower performance. However, if you are looking for better overall performance for more intensive tasks such as multitasking and light engineering work, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" with its more powerful processor and double the RAM and storage would be a better choice, although it is significantly more expensive. The IdeaPad also boasts a longer battery life and more modern features like a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader, alongside a better display, but it's heavier and less portable than the Aspire 1. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its lower performance Intel Celeron CPU and half the RAM, is less suited for multitasking and demanding applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" which has a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and double the RAM, enhancing its suitability for general use. Additionally, the Lenovo offers better screen quality with its IPS panel and a longer battery life, making it more adaptable to various environments and usage scenarios compared to the Acer's TN panel and shorter usage time away from power.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is less suited for engineering and design due to its less powerful Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, which may struggle with demanding software tasks, and its basic UHD Graphics, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" includes a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and better Vega 8 graphics suitable for more intensive tasks and has an IPS screen with higher color accuracy and brightness, contributing to better screen quality for design work. Additionally, the IdeaPad's improved portability, keyboard quality, and superior speaker quality make it more suitable for users who prioritize performance and user experience in their engineering and design activities.
Content Creation
5.9
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.1
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 1 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which results in less crisp and vibrant visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which may offer a slightly better resolution and brighter screen. In engineering and design, the Acer is at a disadvantage due to its limited color range, possibly lacking coverage in professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, while the Lenovo provides fair color accuracy but may not be ideal for high-end design work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Acer's screen falls short because of its probable low refresh rate and mediocre resolution, whereas the Lenovo, despite having fair screen quality, still doesn't offer the smooth visuals needed for optimal gaming due to a similarly low refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$690
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $690 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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