Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

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Acer Aspire 7 (A715)
Acer Aspire 7 (A715)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 7 (A715) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 7 (A715) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 7 (A715) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

solid gaming performance

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage options

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

sufficient connectivity options

simple user interface

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Granite black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
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 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 42G 14API 81UV
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