Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

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Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). 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 (A315-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

basic gaming capable

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

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 3 (A315-41) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.16 cm x 26.28 cm x 2.495 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Obsidian black Deep black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 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 - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 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 - 640 x 480 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 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) 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 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) 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 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
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 3 (A315-41) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-41) 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 HDCP Compliant 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 R6VD -
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