Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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 (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 S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast charging support

quiet cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

modest base storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Indigo blue | Shale black Mineral grey | Abyss blue | Copper
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 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 S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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 S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
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 S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315-56) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
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) 1 W/kg (body), 1 W/kg (limb)
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 14IML 81NF
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