Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.03 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Obsidian black | Oxidant red Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.3" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
CPU AMD A6 9220e / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
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 -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Interfaces USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A314-21) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 - 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 68K9 -
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