Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)

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Acer Aspire 3 (A317)
Acer Aspire 3 (A317)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST). 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 (A317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A317) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage options

decent build quality

solid basic performance

average battery life

mediocre display resolution

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.09 cm 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey | Flame orange | Ice blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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 Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, ErP 2009/125/CE RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 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 33 05 81VS
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