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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Acer Aspire 3 14 is typically less expensive and offers a more portable design with its smaller screen size at 14 inches and lighter weight, which may appeal to those frequently on the move. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a larger 17.3-inch display, which is better for users looking for a spacious screen for productivity or entertainment but comes with a tradeoff of increased weight and size, reducing portability. Although both laptops have similar main processors and RAM, the larger screen and slightly better build of the Lenovo might justify the higher price for those valuing visual space and comfort over the ease of transport. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
  • The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 14.

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
$784
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$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.1
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
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.2
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have only fair build quality.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Acer Aspire 3 14Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"

GENERAL

Price
$434
$784
Release Date
March 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.09 lbs4.49 lbs
Width
12.9"15.71"
Depth
8.5"10.79"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
01
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh45 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits307 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.4/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."

Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 3 14 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"

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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