Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ). 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 13.3" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52 -
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