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Updated March 22, 2024·

When choosing between the Acer Aspire 3 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider that the ThinkPad T14 generally offers better performance and build quality, which can be important for demanding tasks and durability, albeit at a higher price. The Aspire 3 is more budget-friendly and sufficient for everyday use like web browsing and office applications. If portability and battery life are crucial, the ThinkPad T14 tends to have the edge, making it a better choice for frequent travelers or those needing to work on the go. However, if the cost is a major factor and your needs are basic, the Aspire 3 serves well. 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 ThinkPad T14.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

6.6
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
8.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
8.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is good.

Software Development

7.0
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
8.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is good.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$330
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
$1,241
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The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities

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Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 15
ThinkPad T14
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo ThinkPad T14

GENERAL

Price
$330
$1,241
Release Date
January 1, 2023September 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.97 lbs2.96 lbs
Width
14.29"12.51"
Depth
9.35"8.93"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320UAMD Ryzen 7 7840U
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh39.3 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
244 nits321 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/108/10
Portability Score
7.7/108.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
10/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107.5/10
Webcam
720p1440p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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 ThinkPad T14

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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."

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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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