The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is a convertible laptop, offering the versatility of a tablet and a laptop in one device, with a higher resolution and touchscreen. If you value flexibility and a more premium display, the Acer may be better for you despite the higher price tag. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers a larger, but lower quality display, and it may have more storage. It's typically less expensive and might suit you if you need a straightforward laptop for basic tasks and prioritize saving money over screen quality and versatile functionality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.9/10
6.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 3 15" 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
6.2/10
5.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen clarity and vibrant colors for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 with its fair screen might be more suitable for you than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" with its lower quality display. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the Aspire 3 Spin's fair range of color coverage will serve you better than the IdeaPad, although neither is ideal for professional color work. Gamers and those into 3D applications will find the Aspire's fair screen a bit more accommodating because of its marginally better refresh rate and resolution, although serious gamers should look for options with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$390
$324
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $390 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $324.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has an IPS screen with higher resolution and better color coverage making it nice for viewing, but it has a smaller storage capacity and the 2-in-1 form factor which increases its price. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has more storage and a number pad that could be useful for productivity, but it's hindered by inferior screen quality and battery life that impacts its general use.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14, with more advanced Intel UHD Graphics Xe and a higher resolution IPS display, offers fair performance for gaming and 3D compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which has a less capable Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics and a lower quality TN display with a lower resolution, making it poor for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
5.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is deemed fair for engineering and design largely because it has a more capable CPU and GPU, which are critical for software used in these fields, along with better RAM and screen quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" falls short in these very important aspects, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks. Additionally, the Aspire's advantage in screen quality contributes to a better experience in design-related work, although the IdeaPad may be more portable and quieter, which are less critical factors for engineering and design performance.
Build Quality
6.2/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 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 3 15" compare to other laptops
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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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