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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen size for multitasking or media consumption, the Acer Aspire 5 17 would be suitable, though it may be less portable due to its size. On the other hand, if you need higher performance for tasks such as 3D rendering or engineering software, and better portability for frequent travel, the Lenovo Yoga 6 would be more appropriate, especially with its touch screen and more compact design. Both laptops are similarly priced, so consider whether portability or screen size is more critical for your daily use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks but lacks the color range needed for precise engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is too low for smooth 3D experiences. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while also suitable for everyday use with its fair resolution and brightness, provides better color accuracy that benefits engineering and design users, yet it still falls short for gaming and 3D due to a modest refresh rate. Gamers and 3D modelers should consider laptops with high refresh rates and strong color performance to ensure the best visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$490
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $490 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 offers a larger screen and a sturdy build, making it suitable for those who prioritize a bigger display and don't need to move their laptop often, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 features a more portable design with a better battery life and a higher-quality screen, doubling as both a laptop and a tablet, and is ideal for users who are on the go and need versatility.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is equipped with an Intel GPU suitable for casual gaming, and with a standard screen refresh rate, it delivers a fair gaming experience; its larger screen size, however, is good for immersing in games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6's AMD GPU and touchscreen with a higher resolution make it fair for gaming and 3D work; its smaller size and higher portability can appeal to users who prefer a compact device that's easier to carry.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better suited for engineering and design due to its stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen with better color accuracy and resolution compared to the Acer Aspire 5 17's Intel i5 processor, adequate RAM for basic tasks, and a standard full HD screen. Despite the Aspire 5's larger screen which might be preferred for design work, Yoga 6's portability, with a smaller footprint and lower weight, further enhances its suitability for professionals who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
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How the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$490 | $900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Iris Xe | Vega 8 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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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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."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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