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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and generally use your laptop for tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Acer Aspire 3 14 offers a budget-friendly option while providing decent performance, especially with its Ryzen processor. However, if you engage in more demanding activities such as photo editing, light gaming, or multitasking with many applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, despite being more expensive, comes with a higher-performing Intel i7 processor and double the memory, which makes it better suited for intensive tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo has a brighter screen and longer battery life, enhancing its portability and usability on the go. Both laptops have a similar screen size and resolution, so for display quality in everyday use, there isn't a significant difference. Keep in mind, the Acer offers a silent, fanless operation that can be a plus in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, while fair for general use, may fall behind the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i due to the latter's better screen quality, higher portability, and longer battery life, which are very important factors for such tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 7i excels with a stronger CPU and more RAM, which contribute significantly to performance, making it a better choice for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.1
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is considered better for engineering and design use than the Acer Aspire 3 14 because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior integrated graphics, which are crucial for demanding tasks and running complex software. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 7i displays colors more accurately and brightly, enhancing visual work, whereas the Aspire 3, despite being slightly heavier and slightly thicker, offers lower screen quality but excels in silent operation due to its fanless design.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 provides adequate display resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks and light engineering software, but its limited color coverage and lower refresh rates are noticeable during high-end design work and play a significant role in its subpar performance for gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i's better display offers stronger color accuracy and a wider range of colors, making it a good fit for more precise engineering and design work; however, like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to an insufficient refresh rate. Since general use and engineering tasks prioritize visual clarity and color fidelity over speed, both laptops suffice in those areas, but the lower refresh rates are a critical weakness for the high frame-rate demands of gaming and 3D work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Cost
$434
$899
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Slim 7i to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its AMD Radeon 610M GPU and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which may not handle high-frame-rate gaming as smoothly. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i boasts an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which, while better for integrated graphics, still shares the standard 60Hz refresh rate, impacting its ability to deliver fluid visuals in fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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