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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for better multitasking and graphics performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i with more memory and a higher resolution display could be preferred, making it suitable for more intensive tasks and better visual clarity. However, it's heavier and typically more expensive than the Acer Aspire 3 14. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is more affordable and lighter, offering better portability and value for general use. Its processor is also capable, though with less memory, which may limit performance with multiple applications running simultaneously. Battery life is another factor, as the Lenovo has a larger battery, which may translate to longer use between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is rated better for general use than the Acer Aspire 3 14 mainly because it has more RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and better performance, and a higher quality screen that offers better brightness and resolution enhancing the overall viewing experience. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5i also has a larger battery, contributing to longer usage without charging, although it is less portable due to its higher weight compared to the lighter and slightly more compact Aspire 3 14, which does have the advantage of silent, fanless operation.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, which aids in multitasking and complex computations, and a superior integrated GPU for graphics-intensive tasks, along with a screen of higher quality as indicated by better brightness and resolution. Although both laptops offer capable CPUs and a fair level of portability, the Acer Aspire 3 14 falls short mostly in the RAM and GPU department, which are crucial for engineering applications, while exceling in operating noise with silent operation.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offer acceptable screen quality, providing enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Those interested in engineering and design might find the screens on both models adequate as they display a decent range of colors, however, professionals might need better color accuracy and wider color gamuts for precision work. Gamers and those into 3D applications may find both laptops lacking, as their screens do not have the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals, even though resolution and panel type are serviceable for these purposes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has 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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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is considered fair for gaming and 3D due to its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Radeon GPU, but it may not handle the most demanding titles smoothly, especially as it has a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz and moderate screen brightness. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers fair gaming performance with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, and while it boasts a higher screen brightness and a bit more pixel density, it shares the same 60 Hz refresh rate limiting its ability to support high-frame-rate gaming.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 3 14 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
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Cost
$434
$449
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $449.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i5-1335U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M | Iris Xe | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 56.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 315 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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