Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 (A515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.795 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal (top cover) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
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 32X5 17IKB 81DM
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