Lenovo Ideapad
Score: 55/100
Acer Aspire 3
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P offers a solid blend of performance, a Full HD display and modern ports at a budget price, but its small SSD, non-upgradable components and lack of a backlit keyboard keep it from being a premium choice. It is ideal for students and casual users who need a lightweight, everyday laptop.
The 2022 Ideapad 3 is a budget-friendly 15.6" HD touchscreen laptop with an i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB RAM and a fast 256 GB SSD. It offers solid everyday performance and good connectivity, but its low-resolution display, modest battery life and basic build limit its appeal for demanding tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 hours | 11 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.65 kgbest | 1.777 kg |
3,200 MHzbest | 3,200 MHzbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest |
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|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1115G4 | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7 hours | 11 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.65 kg | 1.777 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 19.8 mm | 18.8 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
USB‑A Ports (count) | 3 count | 2 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers agree the IdeaPad 3 delivers reliable basic performance and solid value, but note the low-resolution TN panel, average audio and lack of Wi-Fi 6 and a backlit keyboard as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the touchscreen, numeric keypad and fast SSD, rating it well for study and light work. Complaints focus on the dim low-quality display, weak speakers, webcam issues, chassis flex and modest battery life.
Professional reviewers view the Aspire 3 as a competent budget notebook that delivers solid value for its price. While its performance is adequate for web browsing, office apps and video calls, critics point out the limited storage, non-upgradable components, and variability in display quality as notable compromises.
Everyday users appreciate the laptop's speed, lightweight feel, and Full HD screen, noting that it handles schoolwork and remote-work tasks well. Common frustrations revolve around the small SSD capacity, lack of a backlit keyboard, and occasional washed-out display or low-quality webcam and speakers.
