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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i involves trade-offs. If a larger screen size is important, the Acer's 17.3 inch display tops the Lenovo's 16 inch. However, portability is better with the lighter Lenovo. Performance-wise, both have the same processor and graphics, but the Lenovo has double the RAM, which can mean smoother multitasking and better handling of more demanding tasks. Although both laptops have similar battery life, Lenovo edges out slightly in longevity. For those who prioritize a higher resolution and aspect ratio for tasks like document editing or web browsing, Lenovo offers a better screen. If budget is a consideration, the Acer is generally somewhat more expensive but does not necessarily offer a compelling advantage for the added cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- The Acer Aspire 5 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i have fair quality because they offer adequate resolution and brightness, which ensures comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, where precise color representation is crucial, the two laptops again have fair quality as their screens cover a reasonable range of color gamuts but may not fully satisfy professionals seeking exceptional color accuracy. As for gaming and 3D uses, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver as smooth motion as dedicated gaming laptops, although their resolutions and panel types provide a decent visual experience otherwise.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$828
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have the same CPU and integrated graphics, ensuring comparable performance for general use; the Acer has a larger screen, which might be preferred for multitasking and entertainment, but this makes it less portable compared to the slightly smaller and lighter Lenovo, which also offers a long battery life and a higher screen pixel density for sharper images. While the Acer includes a number pad on the keyboard and may appeal for easier number entry, the Lenovo stands out with it's higher RAM capacity for better multitasking and potentially smoother performance, along with a backlit keyboard and additional USB-C ports.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both equipped with graphics processing units that fall into the fair range for gaming and 3D applications, along with screen refresh rates that are typical for non-gaming laptops, which limits their ability to provide the smooth visuals preferred for gaming. While both have adequate processors for a fair gaming experience, the screen quality of these laptops, although good for regular use, does not match high-end gaming laptops which can affect the overall visual experience in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a larger screen but lower screen quality and half the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which affects its overall performance for engineering and design tasks. The IdeaPad Slim 5i, while more portable and having a better screen resolution and greater RAM, shares the same CPU and GPU with the Aspire 5 17, which means they have similar processing and graphics capabilities.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 5 17 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
7.2
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 5 17 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Aspire 5 17 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $828 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 4.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 56.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 315 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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