Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM). 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 ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

accurate color reproduction

ample storage capacity

dedicated graphics card

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.89 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour The white Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
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 ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
2 x USB 3.0
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 ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 71UE -
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