Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG). 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 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 S540-15IML (81NG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full HD display

fast processing speeds

ample storage capacity

good battery life

heavier than competitors

no optical drive

limited port selection

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Shale black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Glossy, glass cover
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 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 S540-15IML (81NG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
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 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
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 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
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 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - 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 S540-15IML (81NG)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (81NG)
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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb)
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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