Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)

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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 ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14). 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 ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

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

robust aluminum design

responsive fingerprint reader

decent battery life

affordable business laptop

solid processor performance

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum
Colour Charcoal black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 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 ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
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 ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.49 W/kg (body), 0.49 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 42G IML 20RV
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