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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers better performance, more storage, and a higher-quality screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14". Its 2-in-1 convertible design allows for use as both a laptop and a tablet, more RAM for multitasking, and a more recent processor for quicker operation. Also, it comes with a fanless design for silent operation. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is generally much more affordable and lighter, which could be ideal for simple tasks, basic use, and those prioritizing budget and portability. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks and versatility, and you're okay with a higher price, the Acer would be the better choice. If your use is mostly for web browsing, documents, and media consumption, and you want to save money, the Lenovo might be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
Content Creation
7.0
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.9
6.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for software development, though the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a balanced screen quality with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering work, although professionals may find the color accuracy lacking for precision design tasks. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", with lower resolution and brightness, makes it less ideal for any usage case, giving a less vibrant and sharp experience. For gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is optimal as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals and are not equipped with the most vivid panels for such immersive activities.
Cost
$418
$149
$0
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$200
$300
$400
$500
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The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $149.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.5
6.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a better general use experience with more RAM and a higher resolution IPS screen, which translates to smoother multitasking and sharper, clearer visuals than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", which has less RAM and a lower resolution TN screen. Despite both laptops having fanless operation for quiet use, the improved CPU and double the storage in the Acer contribute to its more capable handling of everyday tasks, adding to its fairness over the Lenovo's poorer suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is outfitted with a stronger processor and graphics unit, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, enhancing its capability for engineering and design tasks over the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", which has a less powerful processor and graphics, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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 Spin 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $149 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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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."
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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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