Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)

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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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST). 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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for portability

decent battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
39 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Ice blue | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 AMD Radeon R3
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.023 W/kg (body), 0.023 W/kg (limb)
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 05 81VR
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