Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15). 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 (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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) Review

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

solid build quality

efficient multitasking performance

affordable price point

adequate port selection

fast charging support

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
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
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 5935 IIL 20SM
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