Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

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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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

decent display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A317) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.09 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 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 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
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 -
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) 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 33 IML 20RR
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