Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Our Rating: 82 %

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology ThinkPad Privacy Guard -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.32 W/kg (head), 1.32 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 23P
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