Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)

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Acer Extensa 15 (2540)
Acer Extensa 15 (2540)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (2540) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14). 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 ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (2540) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.18 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.46 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Midnight black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 640 x 480 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 362S IIL 20SL
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