Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Grey IMR
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 30FY 15IWL 81MV
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