Acer Aspire 5 (A515) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

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Acer Aspire 5 (A515)
Acer Aspire 5 (A515)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340). 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) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

full hd display

average build quality

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.85 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 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 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
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, hard drive 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) 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body)
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 56G 15IWL 81N8
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