Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

dim display

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capabilities

Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum grey IMR Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 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 S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 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 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
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 S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories 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 Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
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 - 56M
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