Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 3 (A314-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple user interface

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent build quality

solid keyboard layout

adequate port selection

supports casual use

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

limited performance capacity

slow hard drive speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.03 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Obsidian black | Oxidant red Onyx black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU AMD A6 9220e / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - SanDisk 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 68K9 15IGM 81D1
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