Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Mineral grey Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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, FIDO Certified -
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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