Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340). 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 Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

full hd display

average build quality

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S340)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body)
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 54 15IWL 81N8
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