Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)

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Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU). 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 (A315-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.99 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Indigo blue | Shale black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
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 39DF -
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