Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517). 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.

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Review

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

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.39 cm 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.24 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52
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