Acer Aspire 5 15 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 13s

The Acer Aspire 5 15 is equipped with a capable processor, ample RAM, dedicated graphics, and a quality IPS screen suitable for engineering and design tasks, with its larger screen size beneficial for multitasking. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a more powerful CPU, impressive RAM, integrated high-performance graphics, and a superior resolution screen, which enhance engineering and design capabilities, while also providing a better balance between portability and performance due to its smaller form factor and high screen quality.

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.

For general use, the Acer Aspire 5 15 offers an adequate display with a balance of resolution and brightness that suits everyday tasks, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s surpasses it with a higher-quality panel that provides sharper images and better visibility in various lighting. In the realm of engineering and design, the ThinkBook 13s excels again, displaying a wider range of colors, vital for accuracy in professional color work, which the Aspire 5 doesn't match as closely. However, those interested in Gaming and 3D should note that neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, although both manage to deliver acceptable resolution and panel quality for moderate use.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 offers a comfortable keyboard, is fairly lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop with adequate battery life, and, like the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, it provides ample RAM and CPU power for general use activities. The ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, stands out for its portability due to its smaller size and longer battery life, plus a higher-resolution touchscreen and a better heat management system, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize mobility and screen quality.

The Acer Aspire 5 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Iris Xe GPUs, which provide decent performance but are not as capable as dedicated gaming GPUs, and their standard 60Hz refresh rates, which are typical for general use but less than what's preferred for high-level gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates. While the ThinkBook has a slightly better CPU that could handle games and 3D tasks more efficiently, neither is equipped with the high refresh rates or powerful GPUs found in laptops specifically designed for gaming and demanding 3D applications.

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.