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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly choice that is significantly less expensive, offering basic functionality suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and light multimedia consumption. It has a sufficiently large display and a silent, fanless operation but comes with low storage and memory, and an entry-level processor that may struggle with more demanding tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 is pricier but designed for heavier tasks such as gaming, engineering, and creative work, with much higher performance due to its advanced processor and graphics card, a higher resolution and refresh rate display, and abundant storage and memory. However, the Lenovo is heavier and could have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Choose the Acer for affordability and basic tasks or the Lenovo for demanding applications and better display quality at a higher price and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is limited in performance due to its lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, and poorer screen quality, which hampers multitasking and clarity of display for general use, despite its better battery life and portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers robust performance with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, even if it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has an entry-level integrated GPU and a basic screen with a low refresh rate, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a high-end dedicated Nvidia GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate, which is optimal for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and graphics unit, lower RAM, and a screen with lower color accuracy and resolution, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is engineered with a high-end CPU, superior graphics unit, ample RAM, and a high-resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 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
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 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.
The Acer Aspire 1's screen, with limited resolution and low brightness, can make everyday tasks less enjoyable and may not display colors as vibrantly as needed for engineering and design. The Lenovo Legion 5's display offers clear, sharp images and vibrant colors suitable for general use and engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for fast-paced 3D applications and gaming where smooth motion is crucial. These differences highlight the importance of choosing a laptop with a screen that aligns with your primary activities, whether it be daily tasks, professional design work, or entertainment.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Aspire 1 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 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
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 1 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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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Acer Aspire 1
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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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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