Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (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

variety of ports

average battery life

mediocre display quality

heavy design

modest processor performance

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

intuitive interface

mediocre display resolution

limited graphics performance

average processor speed

restricted upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Platinum grey | Abyss blue | Cherry red IMR
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 6405U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 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 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 51 -
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