Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF). 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 (A515-43G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample storage options

good processor performance

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.885 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Charcoal black Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12.5"
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 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 540X Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
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, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Slots - Nano-SIM card
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43G) Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number R4YU -
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