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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is more affordable and has a larger screen, making it suitable for those who value screen real estate and affordability. It also has a decent battery life and a number pad, which might appeal to users who frequently work with numbers. However, its larger size and weight reduce its portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution touch-enabled display, better portability, and is built with premium business users in mind, featuring better build quality and additional security features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition. It is ideal for professionals on the go who need a reliable, high-quality device. 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, customers will appreciate the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's superior resolution and brightness, offering crisp images and easier visibility in various lighting conditions compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17. When it comes to engineering and design, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga stands out with better coverage of color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for color-accurate work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as they both lack high refresh rates, but the ThinkPad's higher resolution and panel quality provide a slightly better experience within this limitation.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 with its larger screen and number pad suits those who prefer a sizeable display for multitasking and casual use, but its portability and battery life are limited compared to the more mobile Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which offers a better battery life and a lighter build for on-the-go use. The ThinkPad also has a higher RAM which helps with smooth performance, a higher-quality screen for sharper images, and is more versatile due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, but comes at a higher cost.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics which offer fair performance for gaming and 3D applications, but aren't as powerful as dedicated GPUs. Each has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard for many laptops but lower than the higher refresh rates preferred for the smoothest gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the Acer Aspire 5 17 in engineering and design due to its higher RAM, which is crucial for running complex applications, and its superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and better color accuracy. Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire 5 17, with a larger screen and satisfactory CPU and GPU, is fair for such tasks but may fall behind in multitasking and high-precision color work due to less RAM and lower screen resolution.
Content Creation
7.2
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Cost
$700
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
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 | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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