Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST). 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 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 IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for portability

decent battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A514) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
39 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A514) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.88 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.795 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black | Pure silver Ice blue | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - TN
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 IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC255 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A514) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.023 W/kg (body), 0.023 W/kg (limb)
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 54 05 81VR
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