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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that's easy on the wallet and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, the Acer Aspire 1 is a smart pick. However, if your work involves more demanding applications, such as photo editing or multitasking with several programs at once, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with its higher performance, would be a better choice despite the higher price. The ThinkBook 13x also offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and typically has a longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which can lead to slower performance in everyday tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, ensuring smoother operation. The ThinkBook 13x also boasts a higher-quality screen, better battery life, and superior portability, making it more suited for users who need a dependable machine on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for the high demands of gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a better GPU, provides modest gaming capabilities and smoother visuals. Additionally, the ThinkBook's higher quality CPU and screen offer a more robust experience for these intensive tasks compared to the Acer's more basic offerings.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 has less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, which limits its ability to efficiently run engineering and design software, and its screen quality is not as high for detailed work. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, and better GPU, suited to demanding tasks, with a higher quality screen that benefits precision in design tasks, and despite its slightly higher weight, it still remains portable with a quality keyboard and quieter operation.
Content Creation
5.9
8.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very 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
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 may have a lower-resolution display that lacks the brightness and clarity that a Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides, affecting your enjoyment of daily activities like web browsing or document editing. The ThinkBook 13x likely has better color reproduction, which is essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, where precise colors and details are critical. However, for gaming or working with 3D content, the Acer's screen may not refresh as quickly as desired, and even though the ThinkBook 13x has better general quality, it still doesn't meet the high refresh rate demands that these activities often require.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.5
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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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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