Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)

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Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST). 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 Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Platinum grey | Flame orange | Ice blue
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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 Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 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 Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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 Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST)
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) -
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 05 81VS
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