The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and an integrated Iris Xe graphics, which together provide reliable performance for engineering software, while its larger 15.6-inch screen offers ample workspace but may compromise portability.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Aspire 5's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 provides a higher quality display with better resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity. The ThinkPad Z13 excels in engineering and design suitability due to its wider color gamut, reproducing more accurate colors for professional work, while the Aspire 5 falls short, offering limited color range. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which reduces their appropriateness for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$480
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 15, with its Intel i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and Full HD IPS screen, is adequate for general use; however, its larger 15.6-inch screen and slightly heavier build may hinder portability compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13. Although both laptops share similar RAM and storage, the ThinkPad Z13, featuring a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, higher resolution 13.3-inch touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio, and lightweight design, offers superior portability and screen quality, as well as longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use that may involve mobility and longer usage periods.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.3/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both considered fair options for gaming and 3D applications due to their integrated GPUs that provide baseline graphics performance, which can handle casual gaming but may not be sufficient for the most advanced or graphics-intensive games. They both feature IPS screens with standard refresh rates, adequate for general use but might not be as responsive as higher refresh rate displays desired by competitive gamers; plus, while both screens offer good quality, the ThinkPad Z13 has superior color accuracy and brightness, making it a better choice for media consumption and creation.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 compare to other laptops
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
Get a great deal on the Acer Aspire 5 15 or the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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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