Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

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Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Silver Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 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 Premium -
Audio Features Output: JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.32 W/kg (head), 1.32 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 23P
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