The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is more expensive but offers better performance with its higher RAM and Intel i7 processor, making it suitable for intensive tasks and some engineering applications. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, being more affordable, still provides sufficient capabilities for general use and some lighter multitasking with its AMD Ryzen processor and touchscreen feature. Both laptops have similar storage, screen size, and battery life, but the Acer may handle demanding workloads better, whereas the Lenovo offers better value for everyday tasks and casual use. Note that neither is designed for high-end gaming or the most demanding engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire Vero 15
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
6.1/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Acer Aspire Vero 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to a more powerful Intel i7 processor along with more RAM, which greatly boosts its ability to handle demanding software, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor and less RAM, may struggle with intensive tasks though it offers better portability and longer battery life, which can be beneficial for on-the-go use. The Acer's screen also provides slightly more color accuracy, an important aspect for design works, but both laptops have displays that aren't top-tier in terms of color production, and offered portability, keyboard, and speaker qualities are close, with the Acer being somewhat better in managing operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire Vero 15 for engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offer adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, but their panel types may not provide the most vivid colors or viewing angles. In engineering and design, their limited color gamut coverage may not accurately represent a wide spectrum of colors, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced or graphically intensive tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
Cost
$665
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a price of $665 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $400.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 has a stronger CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which can significantly improve performance for multitasking and demanding applications. While both have similar screen quality and portability, with the Acer being slightly heavier, the Lenovo offers a bit longer battery life and has a touchscreen, which might be preferred for certain users despite its lower performance specs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire Vero 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both fair for gaming and 3D, largely because they share similar integrated graphics capabilities, with the Acer housing an Intel Iris Xe and the Lenovo featuring an AMD Vega 6, both of which are adequate but not specialized for high-end gaming. Additionally, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate limitation, which is suitable for general use but may not provide the optimal smoothness experienced in high-refresh-rate gaming displays.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 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
7.1/10
7.1/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Acer Aspire Vero 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.5/10
The Acer Aspire Vero 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 both have 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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How the Acer Aspire Vero 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
"The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly Windows 11 laptop. Made with PCR plastic, the Acer Aspire Vero stands out from the midrange laptop pack with a funky, eco-friendly design. Powering Microsoft’s latest operating system is a Core i7 chip from Intel’s latest series, integrated Intel Xe graphics, and an ample 16GB of RAM. The laptop feels snappy, but its battery life disappoints. I also have a few quibbles with the display and keyboard, but they’re relatively minor. With a longer runtime, the Aspire Vero would earn a stronger recommendation for students or anyone looking for an eco-friendly, big-screen laptop."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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