Lenovo Ideapad
Score: 55/100
Acer Aspire Premium
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Acer Aspire Premium Slim Laptop combines a 13th-gen Intel i3 processor, a bright 15.6" Full HD IPS display and a spacious 512 GB SSD in a thin, lightweight chassis, making it a solid choice for students and everyday users. However, its integrated graphics, plastic build and occasional specification confusion keep it from being a premium offering.
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 hoursbest | — | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.65 kgbest | 1.79 kg |
3,200 MHzbest | — | |
1 count | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 19.8 mmbest | 355.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel Core i3-1305U |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.65 kg | 1.79 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 19.8 mm | 355.6 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 1 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 appreciate the Aspire Premium Slim line for packing modern connectivity, a bright Full HD display into a thin chassis, especially the Ryzen 7 model, but note the limitation of Windows 11 S mode and the lack of a dedicated GPU for power users.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast Windows experience, clear webcam, comfortable backlit keyboard and portability, while repeatedly complaining about confusing RAM/storage specs, the occasional heavy-weight listing and the restrictions imposed by S mode.
