Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)

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Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4). 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 Pro Series (A517) Review

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

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 11.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
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 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 52 -
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