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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

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General Use

7.0
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Engineering and Design

6.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Screen Quality

6.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Portability

Very Good
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$434
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
$899
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The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

5.9
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Content Creation

7.2
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

Software Development

7.1
Aspire 3 14
IdeaPad Slim 7i
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.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 14Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Acer Aspire 3 14Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i

GENERAL

Price
$434
$899
Release Date
March 1, 2023October 1, 2020
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74''12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59''
Weight
3.09 lbs2.99 lbs
Width
12.9"12.62"
Depth
8.5"8.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520UIntel i7-1165G7
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours11.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh60.7 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits340 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.4/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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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