Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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 (A115) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full HD display

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
50 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.035 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Charcoal black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIDO Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 31 IWL 20R9
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