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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 14 is a budget-friendly option and is typically less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, making it suitable for general use with decent battery life. However, while the Acer has a lower resolution screen without touch capability, the Lenovo provides a higher resolution touchscreen, better for detail-oriented work and media consumption. If performance is critical, especially for engineering tasks, the Lenovo's superior processor and double the RAM offer improved handling of demanding software at a higher price. Both have the same storage capacity, but for portability, the Acer has slightly longer battery life, while the Lenovo boasts a higher portability score, despite both laptops being quite lightweight and similarly sized. Choose the Acer for cost savings and adequate everyday performance or the Lenovo for enhanced capabilities and screen quality at a higher cost. 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 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.0
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is better suited for engineering and design use than the Acer Aspire 3 14, mainly because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which are crucial for such tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo boasts superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, and although it's slightly less portable than the Acer, it also offers better keyboard and speaker quality, which enhances the overall user experience for design work.
Screen Quality
6.1
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Aspire 3's screen, while adequate for tasks like web browsing and document editing, may lack the resolution and vividness necessary for fine detail work in engineering and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a sharper and more brightly lit display, providing clearer visuals and better color representation which benefits engineers and designers working with intricate designs and color-critical applications. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates which aren't ideal for 3D applications and gaming that require smoother motion and quicker screen updates to enhance the experience.
Build Quality
6.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers superior performance with a higher quality CPU and double the RAM of the Acer Aspire 3 14, enhancing multitasking and speed for general use; plus, it has a sharper and more vibrant touch-enabled screen, beneficial for visual clarity and interaction, albeit at the cost of battery life. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is lighter and offers silent operation with fanless cooling, which is an advantage for users who prioritize portability and a quiet environment, but this comes with less powerful hardware and a lower quality screen compared to the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 7i Pro to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60, which provides a basic level of gaming performance but may not handle high frame rates and intense graphics smoothly. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro comes with an Intel i5-11300H Iris Xe GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90, offering better gameplay and 3D experiences, particularly where smoother motion and more detailed visuals are required.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Acer Aspire 3 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel i5-11300H | |
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 | 8.5 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 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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