Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). 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 Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vivid display quality

fast charging support

competitive price point

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.49 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Storm grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2240 x 1400 (2.2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, 85° viewing angle Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58M
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