Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD). 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.

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

color-accurate 4K display

sleek, minimalist design

ample storage options

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 36.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.93 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 Realtek R8111GUS
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 12.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Cortana button Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Quick Access, Acer Care Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RD)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.367 W/kg (body), 0.367 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 78DA -
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