Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm | 33.88 cm x 22.58 cm x 1.61 cm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.27 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic | Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
| Colour | Shale black | Black |
| DISPLAY | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 12 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 1 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1.024 TB SSD - Intel | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Camera | Yes - VGA | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 0.3 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Intel I219-V |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G |
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| Technology | - | LTE Advanced |
| Controller | - | FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card |
| BATTERY | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Technology | 2-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 36 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 21 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 USB 3.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Lenovo Ethernet extension connector Dock |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
| Security | - | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| 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 |
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
| Model Number | 51 | - |
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