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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use with a focus on affordability and portability, the Acer Aspire 3 14 is lighter and less expensive, though it may fall short in higher-end tasks with less powerful graphics and a standard screen resolution. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers better performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming, due to its stronger processor, higher RAM, and dedicated gaming-grade graphics card. It also features a superior display with higher resolution, brightness, and color coverage, but this comes at a higher cost and with more weight, potentially reducing portability. Both models offer comparable battery life; however, keep in mind that intensive tasks will drain battery faster, especially on the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Acer Aspire 3 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 offers fair performance for general use with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB RAM but falls short in screen quality, keyboard, and speaker quality compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which has higher RAM (16GB), a more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU, and better ratings in those areas of screen, keyboard, and speaker quality. While the Acer Aspire 3 is lighter and offers silent operation due to being fanless, the Lenovo Slim 7 boasts superior battery life and a touchscreen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it a more versatile and robust choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has an entry-level AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which limits gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better handling for gaming and 3D applications. However, the Acer has a lower weight, making it more portable, while the Lenovo, with its larger, high-resolution screen and superior GPU, sacrifices portability for an enhanced gaming and multimedia experience.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16's higher-tier AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and Nvidia RTX GPU outperform the Acer Aspire 3 14's more modest AMD Ryzen 5 chip and integrated Radeon graphics, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Slim 7's superior screen quality, with greater brightness and resolution, enhances detail and color accuracy for design work, although Acer's lighter weight and fanless design offer greater portability and quieter operation.
Screen Quality
6.1
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 has a display that provides sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks and is satisfactory for design software, but it lacks the high color accuracy that professional design work demands, and its refresh rate is too low for smooth 3D gaming experiences. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for general use and engineering tasks, along with better color coverage that benefits precision in design work, yet it still doesn't have the fast refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D rendering. The difference in screen qualities directly affects the laptops' suitability for each use case, with the Lenovo leaning towards better productivity and creative work, while neither is ideal for high-end gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
9.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 14 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 14 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$434 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.5" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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