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Updated January 12, 2024·

If portability is a high priority and you're mostly handling basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is lighter and less expensive. However, for better performance in more demanding activities, the Acer Aspire 3 15 with a more powerful processor and additional memory is a more suitable choice, though it comes with a higher price and increased weight. Keep in mind, the Acer also has a larger, higher-resolution display, which could be beneficial for multi-tasking and media consumption, but it does impact battery life and portability compared to the smaller screen and lower resolution of the Lenovo. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
  • Good for software development
  • Good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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General Use

6.6
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for general use, though the Acer Aspire 3 15 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.2
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.

Software Development

7.0
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.4
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Good
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$330
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
$150
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The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $150.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
5.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for engineering and design.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
IdeaPad 1 14"
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" both have only fair build quality.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"

GENERAL

Price
$330
$150
Release Date
January 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.97 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
14.29"12.88"
Depth
9.35"9.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320UIntel Celeron N4020
RAM
8 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB64 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh32 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 10801366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
244 nits239 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106/10
Portability Score
7.7/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/1010/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Acer Aspire 3 15

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Rtings

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 14"

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PCMag

Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."

Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 3 15 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"

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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