Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

color-accurate 4k display

sleek professional design

effective thermal management

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample connectivity options

good processor performance

average display quality

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour The white Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 AMD Radeon 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 DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 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 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 73P -
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