The Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are similarly priced budget laptops with equal storage and RAM, both suited for general use. The Acer offers a slightly better general use performance and is more portable due to its lower weight and smaller screen size. The Lenovo, however, has a larger screen and a slightly longer battery life. It also features a touchscreen and rates higher for tasks requiring better color accuracy and screen quality, like photo editing, though neither is suitable for intensive gaming. Consider the Acer for portability and general tasks, or the Lenovo if screen size and quality are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have displays that provide acceptable clarity and light output, suitable for browsing, video streaming, and document editing, but they don't excel in any particular aspect. When it comes to engineering and design applications, both laptops offer adequate color representation to manage entry-level design tasks but lack the advanced color ranges professionals require for precise color work. As for gaming and 3D work, the limited refresh rates of these laptops can lead to less smooth visuals, and while they can handle basic 3D tasks, serious gamers and 3D designers would benefit from a laptop with a higher refresh rate and better screen resolution.
Cost
$358
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $358 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $650.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 both offer adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks like browsing the web and office work, but neither is built for heavy gaming or professional video editing; they have suitable screen quality and are easy to carry, making them good for people on the move, although heavy users might notice shorter battery life. With decent storage, comfortable keyboards, and acceptable speakers, both can handle general activities, but during long sessions or heavy use, you might experience some noise and warmth due to less robust heat management compared to higher-end models.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
5.9/10
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
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both poor for gaming and AI.
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
6.1/10
6.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both fair for engineering and design because they have adequate main processors and RAM for moderate tasks but may struggle with more intensive applications due to their less powerful GPUs and average screen quality. While both offer decent battery life and portability, their keyboards and speakers are only of fair quality, and although they have silent operation, this is indicative of lesser cooling solutions which may not suit demanding engineering software that can cause systems to heat up.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1/10
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 14 to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 3 14 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
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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