Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

simple design

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
46 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Flame orange | Platinum grey | Ice blue Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL05 (81VU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58M
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