Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
50 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.035 cm 36.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - 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 250 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 ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 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 ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
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 - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
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 - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
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 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.367 W/kg (body), 0.367 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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