Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 (A514)
Acer Aspire 5 (A514)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8). 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 5 (A514) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

modest storage options

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.795 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black | Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC255 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro National Academic
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54 -
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