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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing the Acer Aspire 3 15 will be easier on your wallet and offers decent performance for everyday tasks with good battery life; it's also lighter and thinner, improving portability. However, for tasks like 3D graphics, machine learning, or intensive engineering software, the Lenovo LOQ 16 distinctly outperforms the Acer with a more powerful processor, better graphics card, and more RAM, which can justify its higher cost; but it trades off with less portability due to its greater weight and slightly larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a superior CPU and double the RAM of the Acer Aspire 3 15, which translates into better performance for general use. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher quality screen in terms of resolution and brightness, and more efficient heat management, alongside a larger battery, contributing to its better suitability for general tasks compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
5.8
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 outperforms the Acer Aspire 3 15 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly because of its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4050, compared to Acer's AMD Radeon 610M, and its higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz versus Acer's 60Hz, which provides smoother visuals. Additionally, the Lenovo's stronger CPU and better screen quality further contribute to its 'good' performance in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.9
7.9
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 comes with a less powerful CPU and graphics chip, which makes it fair for engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is equipped with a higher performance CPU and GPU, making it very good for such demanding applications. Moreover, the Lenovo has double the RAM of the Acer, which is crucial for multitasking and handling large projects; it also boasts a higher resolution and quality display which is important for precise design work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.2
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers adequate display resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut does not provide the vibrancy needed for precise engineering work and its lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 with its higher quality panel and better color reproduction meets the demands of engineering and design users who require accurate colors, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that can't keep up with high-speed visuals. For general use, both laptops suffice, but for specialized tasks, the Lenovo edges ahead for design work, while neither is ideal for gaming enthusiasts.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$330
$700
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $700.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 3 15 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.29" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 244 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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