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Updated January 16, 2024·

The Acer Aspire 3 15 is less expensive and is suitable for general use with its decent screen and battery life but has basic performance levels best suited for light tasks. The Lenovo V15 is somewhat more expensive, offering better performance with higher storage capacity and more memory, which might be beneficial for more demanding tasks such as multitasking and routine office work. Keep in mind, the Acer is quieter with fanless operation, while the Lenovo has a different screen technology that might not offer the same viewing angles and color accuracy as the Acer's IPS display. The Lenovo being slightly lighter, makes it a bit more portable. Choose the Acer if you are looking for an economical option for basic tasks and quiet operation, or opt for the Lenovo if you need better performance, more storage and can afford to spend more. 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 V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
  • Good for general use

Key differences

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General Use

6.6
Aspire 3 15
V15
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
V15
5.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 has a better screen for software development.

Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 15
V15
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
V15
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better build quality.

Cost

$330
Aspire 3 15
V15
$579
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The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 15
V15
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 15
V15
6.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 15
V15
7.3
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.0
Aspire 3 15
V15
7.1
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo V15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 3 15
V15
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Acer Aspire 3 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo V15
Acer Aspire 3 15Lenovo V15

GENERAL

Price
$330
$579
Release Date
January 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.97 lbs3.75 lbs
Width
14.29"14.1"
Depth
9.35"9.3"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320UAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
01
Storage
128 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh38 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
244 nits231 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106.8/10
Portability Score
7.7/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/104.8/10
Webcam
720p480p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
21
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 V15

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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."

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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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