Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)

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Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA). 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 (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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid processor performance

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 32.5 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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 - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
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 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A517-52) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.469 W/kg (body), 0.469 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 5935 -
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