Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15). 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 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 Vero 15 (AV15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

eco-friendly materials

fast charging support

comfortable keyboard

decent performance

affordable price

average display quality

moderate battery life

limited upgradeability

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm 35.97 cm x 23.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Silver Cypress green | Cobblestone grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
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 Vero 15 (AV15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 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 Vero 15 (AV15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 512 GB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full 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 Vero 15 (AV15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 Vero 15 (AV15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer Acer VeroSense
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 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 - 53P
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