Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD). 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 5 (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

high-resolution display

accurate color reproduction

ample connectivity options

sleek, minimalist design

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
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86 % - Display
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75 % - Battery
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72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm 36.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour The black Black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+) 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% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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 0 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB 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 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 66 degrees ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.367 W/kg (body), 0.367 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 72G -
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