Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST). 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 (A517-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey | Flame orange | Ice blue
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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 HDCP Compliant 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) -
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 5935 05 81VS
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