Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7). 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 5 (A514-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

solid battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.795 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
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 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514-53) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 398B -
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