The Acer Aspire 3 14 is often significantly less expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and offers solid general use performance in a lightweight package with long battery life, though its color accuracy and performance for 3D work and engineering tasks are limited. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while typically more expensive, brings superior processing power, graphics capability for complex tasks like 3D modeling or machine learning, and a high-resolution display with better color reproduction, but it is heavier and larger, making it less portable. If affordability and mobility are key, consider the Acer; for peak performance in demanding applications and better screen quality, the Lenovo is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
The Acer Aspire 3 14, with decent battery life and fanless operation, making it silent, is lighter and thus more portable, but lacks the processing power, memory, and high-resolution display of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16; the ThinkPad P16 offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a much higher screen quality, alongside excellent keyboard and speaker quality, but it is heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance over the Acer Aspire 3 14 primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, whereas the Aspire 3 14 is equipped with a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU. Both have identical screen refresh rates, but the ThinkPad P16 benefits from a higher quality screen with greater resolution and color accuracy, and a more robust CPU, which contributes to its higher suitability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 surpasses the Acer Aspire 3 14 in areas crucial for engineering and design, featuring a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and a superior GPU, which collectively offer enhanced performance for demanding tasks, as well as a higher resolution and color-accurate screen essential for precise design work. However, the ThinkPad P16 is less portable due to its greater weight and larger size, and has a higher build quality, which might make it less attractive for users who prioritize ease of transportation over performance capacity.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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
7.1/10
8.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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's screen is adequate for basic tasks as it likely provides enough clarity and brightness for everyday activities, but doesn't excel due to limitations in resolution and panel quality. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a higher-quality display with better resolution, brightness, and a panel that likely represents colors more accurately, making it well-suited for the detailed work required in engineering and design. However, both screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications where a higher refresh rate is critical for smoother visuals, which neither model emphasizes.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very 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
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Aspire 3 14 has a price of $434 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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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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