Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

decent processor performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Shale black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 13.3" - 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
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 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 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 51 -
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