Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.71 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shale black Graphite black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
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 ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 192 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
VGA
OneLink connector
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51K) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 30FY -
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