Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

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Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32)
Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32)

Our Rating: 66 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

includes office 365

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.795 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Blue stone | Obsidian black Deep black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 4870 mAh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number C75W -
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