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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is often significantly less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which may be a deciding factor if you're on a strict budget. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has more storage and RAM, and a better main processor, which makes it more suitable for intensive tasks and multitasking. Both have similar battery capacities and screen sizes, but the Lenovo's screen offers touch functionality and is brighter, improving the experience in various lighting conditions. While both are fairly portable, the Lenovo is slightly lighter. If longer battery life and touch screen are important to you and you don't mind spending more, you might prefer the Lenovo; otherwise, if budget is your main concern, the Acer would be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Good for general use
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a touch screen, leading to a better general use experience compared to the Acer Aspire 3 15, which, despite being portable and having a silent operation, offers lower performance due to its less powerful CPU and lesser RAM. Additionally, the IdeaPad's superior screen quality, with higher brightness and touch functionality, enhances its usability over the Aspire 3, which has a lower brightness display without touch capability.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15, with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor and Radeon 610M graphics, is more suited for less demanding engineering tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" packs a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it better for more intensive design work; however, both have adequate RAM and full HD IPS displays for clear visuals. Portability and keyboard quality are good for both, but if a quieter operating environment is preferred, the Acer Aspire 3 15's silent operation might be favored.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15 both have adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, which makes their screen quality fair for general use. However, for engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops fall short as they lack wide color gamuts, resulting in only fair screen quality. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate becomes paramount for smooth visuals, and since both models don't excel in this regard, their screens are considered poor for these uses.
Cost
$330
$741
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 1 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a dedicated AMD Radeon 610M GPU with a fair screen contrast ratio, which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, though it has a standard refresh rate and screen resolution may limit visual fluidity and detail. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" relies on integrated graphics with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8, which provides adequate performance for light gaming and 3D work, and while the screen is brighter than the Acer, the overall gaming and 3D performance may still be constrained by the same screen refresh rate and resolution limitations.
Content Creation
7.0
7.4
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Acer Aspire 3 15 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
7.0
7.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Acer Aspire 3 15 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
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Acer Aspire 3 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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